Managers of Wealth

New rates of stamp duty for non-UK residents from 1 April, says accountants Hillier Hopkins

“The new rates do not apply to commercial and retail properties and are likely to remain attractive for overseas investors.”

Group of experts defines tax-related areas of action for Switzerland

The group of experts was instructed by Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer to draw up areas of action to strengthen Switzerland as a tax location.

Maples Group Supports Major Investment Banks On Landmark Luxembourg Securitisation

The Initial Purchasers purchased notes issued by a Luxembourg special purpose vehicle for the principal amount of US$500 million.

Bank of England says banks need 6 months for any sub-zero rates

“Nobody should take any signal from this,” Governor Andrew Bailey told a news conference.

A New Report Suggests that UK Art Businesses Are Begrudgingly Adapting to New Money-Laundering Regulations

Still, the new rules pose certain challenges.

CH-Force/Debt Rescheduling Fraud: Coordinated operation in Switzerland and Germany

The highly extensive and elaborate structure of the business model identified demands complex and resource-intensive measures that do not in themselves guarantee the success of the criminal proceedings.

Financial Regulation: Daily Update

There is also an option to participate in a team or as an observer in a related US sprint, led by the Alliance for Innovative Regulation, further information on which is available on the webpage.

Tax investigations: HMRC's high risk wealthy programme

It is possible to request, where the tax at risk is great enough, that a dispute becomes part of the HRWP programme, but whether a case becomes part of the programme is entirely a decision for HMRC.

BAHAMAS: Updated Legislation Clearly Defines Financial and Corporate Service Providers

With 340 financial and corporate service provider licensees in The Bahamas, the legislation directly impacts Bahamian entrepreneurs, perhaps more than any other financial services legislation.

Carey Olsen's Russell Clark among 50 most influential private client specialists

As always, my individual recognition is only possible because of the hard work and dedication of my colleagues not only in the Guernsey office but also the wider trusts and private wealth group at Carey Olsen

Appleby Lawyers Recognised in the Private Client Global Elite Directory

From the thousands of entries received this year only 317 lawyers have been recommended as ‘Global Elite’ and 155 as ‘Ones to Watch’.

Ogier's private wealth leaders continue to dominate Private Client Global Elite listings

The individuals listed span Ogier's Asia, Caribbean and Channel Island offices and, according to head of Private Wealth James Campbell, their recognition reflects the law firm's breadth of expertise across multiple locations.

Two Carey Olsen lawyers in 'elite directory'

Carey Olsen said this latest recognition for Mr Robinson and Mr Fife follows the stellar reviews both they and Carey Olsen Bermuda's trusts and private wealth practice received in the 2020 edition of Chambers High Net Worth.

How Companies Can Prepare for Ransomware Attacks

A recent report found that ransomware attacks saw an increase in excess of 70% in 2020, for instance – and the continued disruption we face in 2021 already confirms that last year will not represent a single variance.

Pandemic Increases Pressure on the SNB

According to the agreement now in force, which was amended in March 2020, the public sector will receive 4 billion Swiss francs ($4.5 billion) for the past financial year.

Arming Advisors for Success in a Post-2020 World

Well-defined plans and smarter tools ensure relevance in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Peter Hargreaves and Leonie Schroder were two of the UK's biggest taxpayers - reports

The Sunday Times Tax List 2021

Fortis Lux Expands Services to Help Businesses Thrive Amid COVID Economy

Announces strategic partnership with Big Apple Accounting, Tax & Advisory ("BigAppleAccounting")

First fund in Guernsey for global venture capital investors

Partner Tom Carey led Carey Olsen's investment funds team on advising RTP Global, working alongside onshore counsel DLA Piper.

Quilter merges away fund range as outflows mount

Quilter Investors is merging its suite of Generation portfolios with its Monthly Income range to ‘safeguard customers’ investments’ following steep outflows.

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