Managers of Wealth

Withers wins Swiss Estate Planning Team of the Year Award

The awards recognise firms working in Switzerland’s wealth management and advisory fields, and are judged by a panel of leading professionals working in these industries.

Ex-Privatbank CEO Named as Suspect in $5.5 Billion Fraud Case

Zelenskiy has vowed to claw back the state’s rescue funds -- something foreign donors including the International Monetary Fund also want

This Gigantic Biglaw Firm Wants To Get Even Bigger In 2021 And Beyond

This firm is willing to go harder, better, faster, and stronger to build revenue. Is yours?

China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case

A Beijing divorce court has ordered a man to compensate his wife for the housework she did during their marriage, in a landmark ruling.

Luxembourg digitalises the AML/CFT Market Entry Form (Funds and IFM)

The Form must be initiated and submitted by the compliance officer in charge of the control of compliance with the professional obligations of the Fund respectively the IFM, or by the person responsible for compliance with the professional obligations.

PRI's new reporting framework – are you ready?

It is compulsory for signatories to report on their responsible investment (RI) activities annually

UBS Enlists More Firepower for Parisian Appeal

UBS is pulling out all the stops as a result.

Silicon Beach, or just another warm tax haven?

The ‘techxodus’ to southern states must not become a race to the bottom

TrustQuay signs international technology deal with Centralis

Laserfiche will enable all documents to be securely and effectively managed and, together with NavOne, will allow business processes to be automated as a core part of Centralis’ plans for digital transformation.

Maples Group Cayman donates an additional US$117,800 to charity

The Group's dedicated Dress for your Day initiative gives all employees the option to donate a portion of their monthly salary to charities, with the Group matching all donations made by its employees.

What are dematerialised securities, and why do they matter for Luxembourg?

Dematerialisation is essentially the process by which physical documents and certificates are changed into and then used in electronic format.

Odey ‘lunged’ at junior female banker, court hears

According to multiple reports, prosecutor Kerry Broome told the court that Odey, who was 39 at the time, accepted he propositioned the woman for sex but denies assaulting the woman.

Higgs & Johnson Extends Global Platform Through Collaboration with Andersen Global

This collaboration strengthens our commitment to our clients’ needs and further equips us to provide best-in-class solutions globally.”

Why Hong Kong Remains an Ideal Place to Resolve Your Commercial Disputes

As one of the leading commercial hubs for international business transactions, Hong Kong also prides itself as a prime location for dispute resolution not only in the Asia Pacific, but also worldwide.

What is the UK’s plan upon the revamp of Asset Holding Companies?

Part of achieving post-Brexit ambitions is likely to be reviewing how the country can establish itself either as a jurisdiction of choice or the ways in which it can attract more business.

Witnessing Wills In A Covid-19 World

A witness who appears by audio-visual link must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after witnessing the signing of the Will

Payments Fintech Nears Swiss Regulatory Nod

The license would be the second granted after Yapeal, under a Swiss scheme to foster financial start-ups.

Statement by Mark Steward, FCA Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight, on Woodford Investment Management Ltd and WCM Partners Ltd

Mr Woodford’s new business, WCM Partners Ltd, would need to apply for appropriate permissions before commencing any regulated activity in the UK.

Carey Olsen Singapore advises CN Energy on Nasdaq listing

The IPO raised US$20 million for the China-based manufacturer and supplier of wood-based activated carbon and a producer of biomass electricity.

UK Charity Commission announce consultation on responsible investment guidance

From the responses received, the Commission identified that one of the main barriers to responsible investments was a technical one.

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