Managers of Wealth Offshore

Tax on SA's rich coming soon?

There is widespread agreement among experts that the wealthy will face heavier taxes

UBS owes Brazil $1.2 bln taxes for 2006-09

UBS sold the unit to Brazilian financier André Esteves and his partners for $2.5 billion in 2009 - the transaction led to the formation of BTG Pactual.

HSBC's global spread left it open to crime: CEO

The probe made scathing criticism of HSBC's anti-money-laundering systems and found its lax controls allowed two drug cartels to move $881 million through the bank.

$4.3 Million Arbitration Award Against GenSpring Family Offices

The team of Dovin Malkin & Ficken and Vernon Healy recently won a $4.3 million arbitration award against GenSpring Family Offices, a money management firm owned by SunTrust Bank, which offers investment advice and money management services to high and

IBAN: Is the SEPA End Date an Obstacle or an Opportunity?

The SEPA end date is fast approaching. Set for February, 2014, the date is the deadline by which domestic payment instruments within the SEPA area must be migrated to SEPA-compliant standards.

Italy Joins Global Tax Evasion Crackdown

The Italian government has announced a major drive to clampdown on taxpayers who hide their assets offshore

HK regulator bans ex-Merrill Lynch Asia employee

The District Court found that, between September 2007 and February 2008, Hsu dishonestly effected a number of unauthorized transactions, fund transfers and loan draw downs in customer accounts that she handled during her employment with Merrill Lynch.

Final FATCA Regulations Released - Withers

The US Treasury Department has now released the long-anticipated final FATCA regulations, which build upon the foundation of the proposed regulations but contain some significant additions and modifications.

Darrois Villey trio joins French boutique trend

Villey said the trio had been considering the move for some time

Iceland Indicts Ex-Glitnir Bank Boss for Tax Evasion

He failed to declare capital-gains income, interest income and the proceeds of dividends, or 199 million kronur ($1.6 million) for the 2006 to 2008 tax years

Iceland Indicts Ex-Glitnir Bank Boss Armannsson for Tax Evasion

Armannsson failed to declare capital-gains income

Financial crisis fallout: Justice Department set to charge S&P

The suit, which could be filed as early as this week, would allege that S&P fraudulently rated mortgage bonds

Tax Evasion Wiping Out Greek Real Estate Market

The Greek news agency ASNA reported that economic analysts blame the government for letting tax evaders escape

Swiss tax haven is over

International tax services, apart from the American, will be able to collect data relevant from January 1, 2013.

HJA expands private client team

He is highly experienced in all areas of private client work – including wills, estate administration, trusts, Court of Protection and tax planning. He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

UANI Calls on London Bullion Market Association and Istanbul Gold Exchange to Take Action to Stop Iran’s Trade for Turkish Gold

The trade of Turkish gold for Iranian crude oil is enabling the Iranian regime to evade sanctions

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