Managers of Wealth

Swiss Banker Escapes To Switzerland

The 60-year-old Rueegg was arrested on an international arrest warrant on behalf of U.S. officials

UBS notes postponed verdict in 4.5 bln euro French tax case

UBS noted a decision by French judges to postpone their ruling on the Swiss bank’s appeal against a 4.5 billion euro ($5.27 billion) fine imposed for helping wealthy clients stash undeclared assets offshore.

ADDX Expands China Footprint

Official quota under QDLP programme allows institutions and high-net-worth individuals in China to invest in both public and private market products abroad

FinCEN advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the antiquities trade

Congress’ move to make the BSA applicable to the antiquities trade stemmed from the concern that the trade may be exploited by money launderers and terrorist financiers to evade detection by law enforcement.

Sovereign Wealth Funds: a detailed analysis of transnational regulation and dispute resolution

SWFs are located worldwide. The 20 largest SWFs (as at 22 August 2021) are spread across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

End of an Era for UBS Legal Veteran

French government prosecutors are seeking a fine of at least 2 billion euros and 1 billion euros in damages and interest.

Latham & Watkins Advises on Argo Blockchain Plc IPO

Firm represents the underwriters in the offering by the sustainable blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency mining company.

Latest CJEU, EFTA and ECHR

CJEU decision on the Belgian excess profit ruling system

Stricter rules on pay for UK asset managers – are you ready?

The new code’s requirements will have a material impact on all firms from 1 January 2022.

Financial Crime Focus

The proposal sets the threshold for cryptoasset transfers at GBP 1,000 so it will therefore be necessary for firms to calculate the value in GBP of, for example, a transfer of Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Switzerland Tightens Rules for Crypto Providers

The Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, recently updated two-year-old guidance on digital assets.

Luxury Law Awards 2021

Congratulations to all of the Winners:

Keeping the recovery on track

The recovery remains uneven with countries emerging from the crisis facing different challenges.

NatWest Wealth calls on FCA for further action

There’s a real need to simplify processes so that customers can access straight forward

Guidance for approval of senior pay

How senior pay and reward packages are approved.

IA publishes Guidance on FCA’s Guiding Principles on ESG and Sustainable Investment Funds

The purpose of the IA’s guidance is to help members implement the Guiding Principles and ensure more consistent customer communications.

Giovannelli e Associati with Objectway on the cross-border acquisition of Die Software

Our team, composed by partners Matteo Delucchi and Eugenio Romita, senior associate Antonello Lops and associate Lorenzo Mazzocconi, advised the purchaser on the SPA, the SHA, the related Italian corporate matters as well as on the tax structuring of the

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