Managers of Wealth Offshore

Ex-UBS Executives Deserve More Than 11 Years, U.S. Says

Three former UBS executives convicted of bid-rigging

KPMG faces double inquiry by reporting watchdog

whether it had committed an ethical breach “in relation to the non-timely disposal of a shareholding

Hedge-fund billionaire Falcone agrees to SEC ban

Hedge-fund mogul Phil Falcone has agreed to a two-year ban from serving as an investment adviser after the Securities and Exchange Commission charged him with fraud last year.

Linklaters boosts Washington tax practice with Bingham partner duo

Strengthened its US tax practice with the hire of a partner duo

Canada Revenue Agency to create ‘SWAT team’ to help fight tax evasion

Conservatives are facing mounting pressure to do more to combat the multi-billion-dollar problem of offshore tax evasion

Spanish court refuses to extradite ex - HSBC man

Spanish court says Swiss charges against Herve Falciani cannot be used to protect suspected illegal acts

Tax scandal threatens charity donations

Donors were suspected of claiming millions in tax relief through an abuse of the Gift Aid scheme

Increased Regulatory Scrutiny of Trading by Directors Associated With Funds

Securities and Derivatives Enforcement and Regulatory Update

APRA Update: Clarity welcome on liquidity, but uncertainty remains in key areas - KPMG

APRA’s update on revised liquidity requirements offers greater clarity in respect to the liquidity levels banks and other ADIs will be expected to hold, however a number of important issues remain unresolved.

Global law firm Expands White Collar Practice In Asia

He is experienced in matters concerning anti-corruption law, including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

ABN’s EU Court Challenge on Acquisition Ban to Be Heard June 4

The Netherlands took full control of ABN Amro Holding NV assets when their owner Fortis ran out of short-term funding in 2008.

Belgium offers diamond traders tax amnesty deal

A lawyer representing some of the diamond traders accused of tax evasion is advising his clients to reject the offer made by the government

Ex-UBS Executive Director Buergin Gets Jail for Underage Sex

He was sentenced to four months and three weeks in prison for having sex with an underage prostitute

Luxembourg banks pin hope on emerging East

Amid growing pressure from neighboring European partners and the United States, Luxembourg as a financial center aims to cash in on growing trade relations between the Gulf Arab region and the Far East, Luxembourg’s Minister of Finance Luc Frieden t

Assured says to be paid $358 million as it settles UBS suit

it reached a settlement with UBS AG in a lawsuit that accused the bank of falsely representing the quality of the loans

Swiss bankers drop opposition to information exchange

he Swiss Bankers Association has dropped its outright rejection of the exchange of bank client data with foreign tax authorities

Singapore's Wealthy in Focus in Hunt for Tax Cheats

Banks in Singapore are urgently scrutinizing their account holders as an imminent deadline on stricter tax evasion measures forces them to decide whether to send some of their wealthiest clients packing.

Credit Suisse Alleges Espionage Against Former Employee

Credit Suisse Group AG has filed suit against its former vice president for emerging markets group on the grounds she stole confidential documents and trade secrets prior to her transfer to Goldman Sachs.

Barclays back in the spotlight over £30m payout in 2008 rescue deal

The latest revelations were provided by Euromoney, which reported this week on leaked correspondence from the Abu Dhabi end of the rescue deal.

Commerzbank concedes defeat in €52m bonus case

Germany’s second-largest bank said it would not be taking the case to the Supreme Court