Managers of Wealth Offshore

Charitable and philanthropic structures in Jersey by Josephine Howe, Ogier

Whilst benevolent giving is generally done from the heart, it is of increasing importance to donors that it is also done with their head.

Deutsche Bank and UBS lose bonus tax case

The UK Supreme Court has ruled Deutsche Bank and UBS should pay taxes on bonuses paid to their investment bankers over a decade ago. The bonuses were paid to staff via offshore accounts in the form of shares to avoid attracting income tax and national ins

Babbé win landmark Guernsey case on equitable mistake

The case tested the limits of recent decisions on mistake

Panama database shows Fenech firm in Mossack Fonseca company creation

PN president Ann Fenech: legal firm’s Panama connection, no bearing on me

Belize named as major money laundering country

It also notes that Belize is a transshipment point for marijuana and cocaine, and states that human trafficking is also a concern for the country.

How expats can register for UK Brexit referendum from abroad

An analysis of the six most recent polls suggests 45% of voters want to leave the EU, while 55% will vote to remain.

Sujana Summoned in Mauritius Bank Case

The court had issued summons to the board of directors to appear before it on March 5.

Appleby Sponsors Global Fund Finance Symposium

Appleby also had an opportunity to contribute through its exclusive sponsorship of the official networking reception.

Getting divorced? Here’s what the non-dom changes mean for you

William Healing looks at the implications for divorce planning in the face of non-dom tax changes

Former senior executive with EFG Bank & Trust loses $200k over real estate fraud

The revised action, which was filed in the southern New York federal courts on February 19, 2016, lists Mr Mackey and three Bahamas-domiciled companies as plaintiffs.

Pinel Advocates Advises Circle Property PLC on its IPO on AIM

Upon admission, Circle Property owns a freehold and leasehold portfolio of 16 real estate assets independently valued at over £73 million.

IBA Private Investment Funds Conference

As one of the world's largest providers of offshore legal services, Appleby's investment services lawyers advise leading financial institutions and top tier law firms in the UK, Europe, US and Asia on all aspects of investment funds transactions

PNG PM shrugs off outstanding warrant

Mr O'Neill said that the legal case was taking its course.

Hong Kong Companies: The Vehicle of Choice for China Inbound Investment

Hong Kong is the economic and financial gateway to China and Hong Kong companies are the vehicle of choice for China inbound investments.

Ogier advises Global Infrastructure Partners on sale of London City Airport

London City Airport serves around four million passengers a year, a figure that has almost doubled since 2005.

AFB Named on shortlist of two Private Client Awards events

Both the WealthBriefing and Citywealth awards ceremonies will be held in London in May.

Cayman Islands: Finance Law change opens door to corruption

This change was recommended by a select government committee which spent a year reviewing finance law amendments and was approved in October by the Legislative Assembly.

Mistake: escaping from tax consequences – the Royal Court of Jersey sounds a cautionary note

The familiar adage “if it looks too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true” has certainly applied to a number of tax mitigation schemes over the years.

The China Shanshui Decision and Its Impact on Insolvent Restructuring

What it means for Cayman Islands insolvent restructuring in 2016

Europe-wide action targets money mule schemes

The operation was also supported by Europol, Eurojust and the European Banking Federation.

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