Managers of Wealth

Can employers require employees to have a Covid vaccination?

We know that the Covid vaccines reduce but do not entirely eliminate the risk of catching Covid. It is hoped that the vaccines will also reduce the risk of transmitting Covid

The winds of change: Implications in 2021 for IFCs

Beyond the US, geopolitics will continue to shape trade patterns with some adjustment in 2021, but not by too much.

2021: What lies ahead in the world of data protection?

The best advice in this regard is to adopt a transparent and consistent approach, yet also being prudent and careful in light of issues that can arise with over-disclosure.

Mandatory Disclosure Rules update in the Crown Dependencies

Following the UK repeal of DAC6.

Opening Remarks for the Family Office Symposium 2021

There are reasons to believe that an answer is available in “Asia”

The Right to Work Remotely and the Right to Disconnect in Ireland - Is the Home Office here to stay?

The Strategy envisages enhanced tax incentives for home workers and investment in remote working hubs as well as an acceleration of the national broadband strategy.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Overturn UK's First Unexplained Wealth Order

In 2018, Hajiyeva became the first person to receive a UWO under the new anti-money-laundering legislation introduced by the Criminal Finances Act 2017.

Princess ready to fight BNP Paribas for £135m: Bitter feud over family fortune - and £50m Gauguin - set to flare up in British courts

In the latest twist in the ten-year battle, Princess Camilla will on Tuesday launch an appeal in the Royal Court in Jersey to overturn a ruling that she concealed her mother's assets, including a painting by Paul Gauguin valued at £50million.

International integrity

How quality company data supports the BEPS global tax initiative

All that glitters: A look into illicit gold networks

A fresh investigation sparked at the start of this year may also reveal whether a smuggling syndicate possibly operating from Madagascar has been using the country as a conduit.

Withers: Leading law firm for 12 areas in 3 jurisdictions in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021

The firm exhibits keen knowledge and fast turnaround times in banking transactions including real estate related financing matters.

UK Import Taxes on Art – post-Brexit

Returned goods relief can be claimed on goods, including works of art, that are re-imported into the UK after having previously been exported, subject to certain conditions.

President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde calls for global regulation of bitcoin

Bitcoin’s price has hit record highs in recent weeks.

EU Regulator Warning on Post-Brexit Financial Services EU Access Exemptions

ESMA's statement aligns with our previous advice to clients on the narrow scope of this exemption, particularly where it relates to services being provided to retail clients.

Why Guernsey is a jurisdiction of choice for alternative funds

With an array of competing jurisdictions to choose from

Morgan Stanley Sues $6 Million Team at RBC over Client Calls

The wirehouse brought more than a dozen legal cases in the months following its late 2017 withdrawal from the Protocol for Broker Recruiting

Advertisers: a guide to advertising regulation in the UK

Understanding the advertising codes that apply and the underlying regulatory framework is particularly important in the digital age and during this time of public health restrictions too, when consumers are spending more time on devices.

Carried interest in 2021: New guidance for tax on income associated with services provided to investment partnerships

Treasury made several significant changes in the rules, many of which are to the benefit of taxpayers.

Great Fortunes Tax imposed in Argentina

The new tax is expected to be one-time tax, payable by Argentinian individuals with personal wealth equal or above 200 million pesos

Beny Steinmetz: Mining tycoon in Swiss trial over Guinea deal

Steinmetz, 64, was previously sentenced in absentia to five years in prison by a court in Romania for money laundering.

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