Legal Archives - Page 151 of 212

Cross-border law enforcement after Brexit: partnering in crime

April 30, 2021

While some teething problems may be expected, the TCA gives agencies broad powers to obtain one-off binding requests for documents, records of witness interrogations by the police and formal court testimony from abroad.

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Federal Council adopts national gender equality strategy

April 28, 2021

Switzerland has seen much progress in gender equality since the introduction of women's suffrage 50 years ago.

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Russian Billionaire Faces Swiss Probe Over Monaco Arrest

April 27, 2021

Probe was opened in February by Swiss federal prosecutors

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UK announces new sanctions regime to stop money launderers treating country as ‘honey pot’

April 27, 2021

The move brings the UK in line with the US and Canada in adding corruption to its Magnitsky Act sanctions regime.

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Coutts sex claims banker launches firm with Prince Andrew

April 27, 2021

Prince Andrew has launched a private office investment business alongside a former top Coutts banker who resigned following an alleged sexual harassment scandal.

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International fight over tax revenue jeopardizes Switzerland’s attractiveness as a location

April 26, 2021

KPMG expects to see another, albeit moderate, tax cut in the next few years since some cantons have not yet implemented all the tax reductions that were provided for within the scope of the Corporate Tax Reform TRAF.

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Financial Regulation, Transparency, and Compliance: Switzerland in the top tier yet again

April 26, 2021

Given the importance of the banking sector for countries like Switzerland or the UK, the index documents and highlights efforts and developments relative to other financial centers.

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The European Commission Unveils New Sustainable Finance Package

April 26, 2021

The package focuses on material sustainability reporting and disclosure obligations, as the EU looks to direct capital toward sustainable activities.

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Woodford sets up in Cayman after Jersey backlash

April 26, 2021

JFSC Director General Martin Moloney then ramped up the regulatory rhetoric, launching what the Financial Times described as a “blistering attack” on Mr Woodford’s plans

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Swiss bank pays up to settle German tax evasion probe

April 26, 2021

A long-running dispute with Germany is fading now that both countries and others automatically exchange data about bank accounts.

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Credit Suisse: FINMA opens proceedings in “Archegos” case and confirms ongoing proceedings in “Greensill” case

April 23, 2021

FINMA will investigate in particular possible shortcomings in risk management. FINMA will appoint a third-party agent to investigate the matter at the bank.

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Heirs to German Industrial Fortune Face $6 Billion Tax Bill

April 23, 2021

Payment may be largest in German history, magazine reports

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