Managers of Wealth

Swiss arrest witness in French tax fraud probe

It said it had handed all evidence in the case to the Swiss attorney general's office.

Serious Fraud Office charges two more brokers

They were arrested in December, along with former UBS and Citigroup trader

Matrix goes global with Geneva launch

Gray’s Inn set Matrix has set out plans for expansion overseas after launching its first international office in Geneva.

Bakers' new London head puts lawyers 'in clients' shoes' for first term

The new plan, unveiled under the catchline ‘Collaborating to Win’, puts greater collaboration at the heart of revenue generation.

FCA cancels IFA's permissions for failing to act in clients' interests

The regulator said Gloucestershire-based Moseling had failed to comply with an award made against him by the Financial Ombudsman Service

Ex-Goldman trader’s fraud trial due to begin

According to the SEC, the wolf in question is John Paulson, a hedge fund billionaire who enlisted the help of Goldman Sachs to bet against the sub-prime mortgage market using an insurance product called a credit default swap.

TAX EVADERS BEWARE: Swiss Banks Are All Set To Give Info To U.S. Authorities

In 2009, the U.S. hit another Swiss bank, UBS, with a $780 million fine and took information on derelict depositors.

Cable to push for disqualification of disgraced bankers

The measure is intended to restore faith in companies and their directors as a whole.

Credit Suisse fined for 'false order' error

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's disciplinary panel said it was the second time the group had been fined over failures with its automated trading platform.

Foreign law firms top list of pro bono work donors

Linklaters pledges $250,000; Clifford Chance's $100,000 same as local firm TSMP's donation

Morton Fraser strengthens Wealth Managers team

He joined the firm on 8 July and will help the development of our existing client bank and the continued expansion of our independent financial services team.

France Clarifies Rules On Wealth Tax Cap

he French Finance Ministry has clarified regulations pertaining to the wealth tax cap and life insurance contracts.

Singapore Regulator Fined 22 Firms for Money-Laundering Breaches

Singapore’s central bank fined 22 financial institutions and restricted operations at seven for failing to comply with rules

UBS's German offices searched in ongoing tax probe of clients

UBS said some of its German offices were searched in connection with an ongoing tax probe of the Swiss bank's clients

Foreign Banks Win New Delay in Tax Evasion Rule

To add a statement from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and to add that Singapore and the Cayman Islands have also signed agreements with the United States.

French HSBC tax case report reveals $5 billion in Swiss funds

France, like countries across the world, is cracking down on tax after the global financial crisis put government budgets under strain and increased the need to maximise tax receipts.

Cantor & Webb Hires New Partner to Serve International Private Clients

Cantor & Webb P.A. strengthens its leadership in the field of tax and estate planning, expanding for a sixth consecutive year with the addition of new trusts and estates partner Kathryn von Matthiessen.

Italy's Tax Evasion Amounts To Hundreds Of Billions

The Italian central bank said tax burdens continued to be a major obstacle to recovery in the country, which is in its longest recession in more than 20 years.

International law firm hires consultant for wealth planning practice

She has over 15 years experience in corporate and charity law, counting among her experience acting as legal counsel at one of the largest private charity foundations in Hong Kong.

Handler Thayer Named Best Private Client Law Firm in North America

At the conference, Steve Thayer participated on a panel titled "State of Interfamily Direct Co-Investing" and David Berek presented on the subject of Legacy and Inheritance.

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