Managers of Wealth

Could a wealth tax benefit financial advisers in Singapore?

Without spooking high and ultra-high net worths?

Asia: Understanding Subsidiary Governance

To support development in Asia specifically, we have provided three essential things to consider when planning for regulatory compliance.

Zanzibar’s new tax and residency investment scheme set to open paradise to the world

The result has been that Zanzibar has not been able to attract any notable real estate development

Mourant trusts team achieves top position

In total, ten Mourant lawyers [across the Channel Islands and Caribbean] have been ranked in the trust and private client practitioner tables.

Credit Suisse settles spying case with former star banker

The affair became public when Khan, after defecting to UBS, confronted a private detective who was following him and his wife through Zurich.

Tax authorities ask Germany for data of Maltese with offshore Dubai accounts

Malta is on the hunt for international tax dodgers

Carey Olsen tops offshore rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2021

The firm continues to be ranked in more jurisdictions than any other offshore legal provider and is now ranked in Band 1 for its trusts and private wealth practices in Bermuda, Guernsey and Jersey

MAS Chief Menon Says Wealth Tax May Be Needed in Singapore: ST

To encourage an inclusive society, it may make sense to shift the balance in the country’s tax structure away from taxing income toward taxing wealth, the publication reported Menon as saying at an Institute of Policy Studies lecture.

Conyers Highly Ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2021

Conyers continues to be ranked Band 1 in Bermuda for Offshore Trusts

Ex-Quilter rep banned by FCA after conviction

The prohibition order takes effect from the date of this Final Notice.

KPMG criticised for ‘unacceptable’ bank audits by UK regulator

FRC says one-third of audits by top seven accounting firms fall short of standards

Higgs & Johnson Maintains Top Ranking in Chambers High Net Worth

Recognized as a ‘leader in the legal community’, Philip C. Dunkley QC acts for wealthy individuals, families and fiduciaries on major international litigation.

US Charges British Art Restorer for Role in Antiquities Trafficking Ring

New York Authorities had long pursued Kapoor, and have slowly been repatriating some of the more than 2,500 looted artifacts they confiscated when they shut down his Manhattan dealership.

Credit Suisse Reaches for Check Book to Retain Staff

Against the backdrop of a booming job market for senior bankers, Credit Suisse is an easy target after the Greensill and Archegos debacles.

Mismatch by Ben Broadbent, Deputy Governor Monetary Policy

Speech given by Ben Broadbent, Deputy Governor Monetary Policy

Isle of Man refreshes AML strategy

The Isle of Man has increasing success in this area

UBS Settles Charges Related to Investments in Complex Exchange-Traded Product

More Than $8 Million Returning to Harmed Investors as Part of Ongoing Risk-Based Initiative

RBC Wealth fires advisor following kidnapping charges

Investment advisor was arrested for reportedly assaulting two women in separate incidents

Guiding principles on design, delivery and disclosure of ESG and sustainable investment funds

The guiding principles are there to ensure that any ESG-related claims are clear and not misleading, both at the time of application and on an ongoing basis, so that consumers can make informed choices.

Treasury Committee publishes recommendations report on net zero and future of green finance

After another stormy set of inflation data from the US last week, inflation appears to have still not peaked, and there is less support for the view that it will prove transitory.

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