Managers of Wealth Offshore

Class action filed against Assante Wealth Management

The issues giving rise to this claim came to light after Brian Malley was charged with the first-degree murder of one of Assante's clients for whom he acted as investment advisor.

UBS trader was interviewed as suspect

A close colleague of accused UBS “rogue trader” Kweku Adoboli was interviewed by police as a suspect, a London court heard on Wednesday.

France and Germany try to revive EU-wide financial transaction tax

The undated letter solicits the Commission to ask the 27 EU member states to decide whether they want to cooperate on a common FTT.

Four charged in £3m insider dealing case

A number of individuals remain under investigation.

Hedge fund founder reveals £34m tax bill

The 51-year-old admitted that he was not "whiter than white" and had paid an overall rate of just 39pc in the last financial year, as he makes the majority of his money from dividends rather than salary, which are taxed at a lower rate.

Greece Seeks Taxes From Wealthy With Cash Havens in London

The London real estate market was abuzz.

Standards Commission told to set up bankers’ qualification

Mike Dailly from the Financial Services Consumer Panel argued this would also make it easier to deal with poorly behaved bankers.

Former Credit Suisse banker arrested

"He was taken into police custody and extradition proceedings will commence at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow," a police spokesman said.

Adjustments to FSA’s liquidity and capital regime for UK banks and building societies

The Financial Policy Committee has today published the record of its meeting held on 14th September - alongside this the FSA has published more details of the adjustments made to the liquidity and capital regimes for UK banks and building societies.

Baker Tilly appoints new private client tax associate director

He most recently worked for specialist tax practices linked to the Lloyd’s insurance market.

Alexander to end contracts for tax evaders

“Taxpayers’ money should not be funding tax dodgers,” he told the Liberal Democrat conference. “So I have tasked HMRC and the Cabinet Office to come up with a workable solution to this problem and we will set out more details later

RBS Instant Messages Show Libor Rates Skewed for Traders

Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc trader Tan Chi Min told colleagues the firm was able to move global interest rates, according to electronic messages the bank is trying to make secret.

Rajiv Goel Sentenced To Probation And Fines

The US federal court in New York on Monday sentenced him to two years of probation, a fine of $10,000 and ordered him to forfeit $266,000.

Tax taskforce will hunt rich targets abroad

‘Shady’ tax dodging millionaires who stash their wealth offshore will face a government crackdown, Vince Cable will say today.

Clegg outlines proposed tax changes

Nick Clegg pushes his wealth tax at the Liberal Democrats conference

Clegg Seeks More U.K. Tax on Unearned Wealth, Top-End Property

“I want to reward people who put in a proper shift, not those who sit on a fortune; people for whom a bonus means a few extra quid at Christmas, not a million-pound windfall,” Clegg said.

Make UK a tax haven to attract investment from millionaires, urges Tory treasurer

Lord Fink is director of investment firm ISAM, based in the Cayman Islands, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean.

FSA demands new legal powers after Libor manipulation scandal

The Financial Services Authority is proposing tough new powers to tackle banking malpractice in the wake of the Libor-rigging scandal.

Cirencester legal practice bolsters private client team

Managing partner Michael Grenfell said the move would support the firm’s expansion.

IMA publishes final fund fee disclosure guidance

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has issued industry guidance on enhanced disclosure of fund charges and transaction costs incurred by UK-authorised funds.