Managers of Wealth

Ten Carey Olsen lawyers recognised as leading private client practitioners

This recognition follows in the footsteps of Carey Olsen's trusts and private wealth practice

European Parliament formally adopts EU public Country-by-Country Reporting

A breakthrough was achieved in February 2021 in the Council of the EU, as a result of certain countries changing their previous position and agreeing to support the proposal.

Federal Council brings new legal framework on implementation of international tax agreements into force

The revision of the law now also stipulates how mutual agreement procedures are to be carried out at national level, provided the applicable agreement does not contain any deviating provisions.

Swiss Bank Tax Evasion Case Highlights Singapore's Gaps

This raises questions about how effectively the city-state fights financial crime.

Credit Suisse to Suffer Tougher U.S. Stance?

These deals are struck to settle criminal charges in mutual agreement without a trial.

UK welcomes work to develop global sustainability reporting standards alongside 40 international partners

UK government joins 40 international partners from 6 continents to welcome the establishment of the IFRS Foundation’s new International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at COP26.

Swiss double taxation agreement with Bahrain

The new DTA promotes economic relations between Switzerland and Bahrain.

EU regulators ease reporting demands in MiFID 2 "Quick Fix" Directive

From a high-level perspective, the changes are focused on reducing the administrative burden on affected firms with operations in the EU, including exemptions from ex ante cost and charges reporting plus some product governance requirements.

FCA acts to help investors make more informed ESG investment decisions

The FCA is committed to helping investors put environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters at the heart of their investment decisions.

Taxing the digital economy

The OECD aims that pillar two will be brought into law in 2022, to be effective in 2023, with the under taxed payments rule coming into effect in 2024.

New TCFD guidelines change greenhouse gas reporting requirements

The TCFD’s guidelines were published in 2017 and say that companies should undertake scenario-planning for different levels of global warming and should disclose medium and long term emissions targets.

New tax information notice for UK financial institutions

The changes are intended to enable HMRC to deal more efficiently with requests for information from foreign tax authorities.

October 2021 international tax update delivered to G20 leaders

The OECD announcement indicates that the G20 leaders called on the inclusive framework to develop model rules and multilateral instruments “swiftly, to ensure they come into effect globally in 2023.

Towards net zero: mandatory corporate climate-related financial disclosures

Subject to Parliamentary approval, the new rules will come into force in respect of financial periods starting on or after 6 April 2022.

Get the basics right in family business employment law

While a family business may think—and hope—it will never be in a situation where it needs to serve notice of termination on a family member, having a contract in place which clearly sets out what he or she would be entitled to in such an event

CRD6 could shut out cross-border financial services into the EU

In any case, it seems that the proposals would end national cross-border licences and exemptions which enable cross-border services into EU Member States.

Trust but Verify: Establishing a Client’s Source of Wealth

Epstein advocates a “trust but verify” mindset.

Football: Indictment for a payment of CHF 2 million by FIFA to the former president of UEFA

Over eight years after the termination of his advisory activity, Platini demanded a payment in the amount of CHF 2 million.

Updated Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers

The FATF standards require countries to assess and mitigate their risks associated with virtual asset financial activities and providers; license or register providers and subject them to supervision or monitoring by competent national authorities.

G77 takes the initiative as G20 papers over the cracks of weak OECD tax deal

Two multilateral instruments are still to be designed, signed and ratified before binding changes come into effect.

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