Managers of Wealth

Apex Group partners with VCP Advisors to create Apex VCP

The joint venture further supports the Group’s expansion strategy for global fund marketing and distribution services.

Switzerland to include crypto in Banking Act

Swiss National Council passes bill to adopt changes to the Banking Act.

Ogier leads offshore with five named in Citywealth Private Client Top 100

The independently curated list presents the top 100 Private Client Lawyers for 2021 who went above and beyond for their clients during the pandemic.

Non-doms probed by HMRC for suspected unpaid tax

The correspondence has been sent to those whom HMRC believes might have failed to declare and pay an annual levy known as the “remittance basis charge” (RBC) — which kicks in after non-doms have been UK resident for at least seven years.

Macfarlanes advises J O Hambro Capital Management

The Macfarlanes team for this matter was led by investment management partner Lora Froud with assistance from solicitors Tiffany Cox and Emma Garnham.

Wills and Estate Administration for Non-UK Residents

Following the tax changes over the last few years on UK residential properties, there has been a mass de-enveloping of UK residential properties held in trusts and offshore companies, a significant proportion of which are now held in individual names.

Regions Bank’s Capital Markets Division Adds Freddie Mac Multifamily Financing Services

Freddie Mac Multifamily Lender approval complements Regions’ focus on affordable housing and conventional multifamily financing.

Understanding UK Tax For British Expats Abroad

The tax year is pegged between April 6 one year and April 5 the following year.

UK Announces 'Dirty Money' Crackdown, Including Tougher Crypto Regime

The U.K. government has drawn up an action plan aimed to combat financial crimes that it says will include a new regime for crypto assets.

Portugal’s Golden Visa program and the special tax regime for non-habitual residents

For those planning to apply for a Golden Visa, it is important to note that significant changes to eligible investments are being implemented from January 2022

Charity Commission report shows an increase in public trust in charities

The pandemic has likely played a part in this, highlighting the positive difference charities can make in a wide range of areas, such as tackling food poverty and conducting medical research.

SEC fines Chinese billionaire's companies $539m over illegal offerings

Companies to Pay More Than $539 Million in Settlement for Distribution to Investors

The UK’s LIBOR safe harbour legislation: a missed opportunity?

The FSA 2021 makes amendments to the UK Benchmarks Regulation

Maltese trusts – an attractive estate planning tool

Anjelica Camilleri de Marco, Senior Associate in Malta, outlines the adoption of trusts in Malta and examines their tax treatment.

Evergrande Offers Angry Retail Investors Repayment Plan

Troubled developer is said to have released new plan Monday

The definition of insanity or the ECB’s approach to QE?

But the ECB and other central banks have been all too eager to jump at the chance to deploy these measures since the global financial crisis, and they are utterly convinced of their success.

Corporate Group Liability and ESG - A Good Time to Review

It also means making positive changes, and having a compelling narrative to tell that is consistent with corporate purpose.

New rules for investment firms remuneration policies

Specific rules apply in case the investment firm benefits from extraordinary public financial support.

EY, Investors Battle over Zeromax Documents

Thus, the Central Swiss Canton of Zug, to where the Uzbek conglomerate transferred its headquarters from the U.S. in 2004, is the first stage of a lawsuit potentially involving billions of dollars.

EY reports global revenues of US$40b in 2021

EY also announced a three-year expansion plan and a combined investment spend of US$10b between FY22 and FY24

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