05/28/2013
The Swiss government agreed on Wednesday to create a legal basis that will allow its banks to settle investigations by US authorities into their role in helping wealthy Americans evade billions of dollars in tax.
05/28/2013
A move that demonstrates the slow but increasing trend for City law firms to bring in non-executive directors to provide outside experience
05/28/2013
The agreement would give dozens of banks permission to reach settlements
05/27/2013
The PAC also notes that 70 percent of lost revenue is thought to be due to taxpayer error rather than fraud.
05/27/2013
Withers/Speechly merger: Why the tie-up talks unravelled
Withers was considerably further ahead than Speechly Bircham in its international investment
05/27/2013
US requests bank data from Julius Baer
Switzerland is also negotiating a separate deal with the US that aims to put an end to intrusive demands for information and a growing list of criminal proceedings against Swiss banks and their employees.
05/27/2013
Credit Suisse's chairman warned that a long-running tax dispute with the United States over hidden Swiss bank accounts could easily escalate and spill over to rivals if not settled.
05/27/2013
The rules of the appointment state that Mr Hartnett will not be able to lobby the Government on behalf of Deloitte for at least a year
05/27/2013
The United States has increased pressure on Switzerland to find a lasting solution to the tax evasion row between the two countries
05/27/2013
Withers chairmanship goes to NY partner
Anthony Indaimo is to stand down in July with the firm
05/27/2013
Will China light SJB's way to the US?
There is an unresolved issue in doing merger business in China
05/27/2013
While 9% of respondents thought US companies were avoiding paying tax, 17% thought companies in the UK were doing the same.
05/26/2013
Negotiations with the United States involving about a dozen Swiss banks appear to be entering a final phase
05/26/2013
Parliament will start in June to debate a draft law reinforcing tax oversight that foresees tougher penalties for evaders
05/26/2013
Bilateral cooperation between Liechtenstein and other FIUs has been strengthened in a targeted manner
05/25/2013
The FSB says the registrar of long-term insurance has directed Old Mutual to submit a plan detailing the action that it will take to comply
05/24/2013
HSBC chairman Douglas Flint publicly apologised to shareholders yesterday for the bank’s failings after it was fined £1.3 billion in December
05/23/2013
Austrian executive allegedly used Hong Kong firm to buy Singapore flats
05/22/2013
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined J.P. Morgan International Bank Limited (JPMIB) £3,076,200 for systems and controls failings relating to its provision of retail investment advice and portfolio investment services.
05/22/2013
We intend to open a third office in a major European location