Managers of Wealth

Tavistock escapes £7m tax charge on wealth business sale

The deal was made alongside a 10-year strategic partnership between Tavistock Investments and Titan Wealth which will see Tavistock act as Titan’s retail distribution partner.

FATF - Consolidated assessment ratings

FATF and FSRBs conduct peer reviews on an ongoing basis to assess how effectively their respective members' AML/CFT measures work in practice

What the Pandora Papers Reveal About Offshore Wealth

Using avenues not available to most people, they park money in trusts, shell companies and holding companies established in jurisdictions that typically offer low taxes and a high level of anonymity.

CS wants to close smaller Greensill funds

Together this results in fund assets of around $ 0.93 billion that are pending suspension.

Billionaire banker August von Finck robbed

On June 6, 2021, the thieves broke into the ranch in the coastal region of the country, where they penetrated until Fincks was asleep.

Bank employees association calls for salary increase

The association said that, despite Covid-19, Swiss banks have profited in 2020 and 2021 looks promising.

Singapore Is Said to Canvass Wealth Circles on Tax Ideas

The discussions took place through official feedback sessions as well as unofficial meetings over meals, they said.

UK Corporate Structure: Which Entity?

Once you have decided on the UK as the ideal destination for your business, you’ll need to decide which corporate structure is best for your company.

Bedell Cristin’s Private Client team maintains Legal 500 tier 1 ranking in Jersey

This accolade is great news, not only for the Private Client team in Jersey but also for the global team that’s grown significantly over the last 18 months with several senior appointments.

From Panama to the Pandora papers: what’s changed in offshore tax

The rich and powerful continue to evade and avoid tax despite progress in recent years

Switzerland consults on amendments to AML Ordinance

Banks will be required to file suspicious activity reports when they have any 'well-founded suspicion' of criminal funds.

Code of Conduct Taxation 2021

The Code of Conduct is intended to facilitate the efficient application of legal provisions and to strengthen the long established relationship of trust between taxpayers, tax representatives and tax administrations.

How America’s biggest law firm drives global wealth into tax havens

Baker McKenzie has been a pioneer in corporate tax dodging. It now acts for notorious tycoons, arms makers and authoritarian regimes operating in the shadow economy.

Leak reveals how Swiss wealth consultants shield global cast of suspects

Secret files show sprawling industry of enablers exploiting gaps in anti-money laundering laws.

Tony and Cherie Blair bought property via offshore firm and saved £300,000 in tax

Former PM and his wife became owners of £6.5m office building by acquiring offshore company partially owned by Bahraini minister

Police Search Credit Suisse Offices Over Greensill

Zurich's District Attorney said that it had initiated proceedings against one of Greensill Capital's exponents as well as against various unnamed suspects.

IMF recommends CBDC and global crypto standards for financial stability

The new policies recommended by the IMF aim to curb down the financial risks associated with global crypto adoption.

MBaer Merchant Bank AG is a new member of the SBA

The SBA advocates optimal framework conditions at home and abroad.

Nicolas Chaput: At ESG, regulation is our friend

One will continue to participate in the consolidation - also in Switzerland - but act cautiously and take a close look at the companies.

Geneva WM gets Finma licence

In September, Finma said only 180 out of 2,400 companies had submitted an application, which is approximately 7% of all portfolio managers and trustees as of 1 September.

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