03/12/2012

Cayman-based firm makes waves here

The Cayman Islands-headquartered law firm wasted no time in launching an aggressive head-hunting campaign, poaching numerous market-leading partners and lawyers from A&L Goodbody, Matheson Ormsby Prentice and Arthur Cox.

03/12/2012

Switzerland offshore tax deal criticised by MP

A tax deal with Switzerland aimed at preventing high-earning expats and big businesses using the country's secretive banking system to avoid paying UK rates has been criticised by MPs

03/09/2012

KPMG audit clears SNB governing board

The audit was commissioned by the SNB after former chairman Philipp Hildebrand resigned in January amidst a furore over international financial transactions carried out by his wife.

03/09/2012

SA’s dollar millionaires fret over tax hikes

The subject of taxes paid by the rich is topical, particularly in countries such as the US and France where some want to be taxed at a higher rate to deflect criticism about a widening income gap between the poor and the wealthy.

03/07/2012

US eases pressure on Switzerland over taxes for now

Swiss lawmakers passed a proposal on Monday allowing Switzerland to hand over data on suspected tax evaders, even if U.S. tax authorities cannot identify alleged offenders by name or bank account.

03/07/2012

Morningstar launches new alternative investments center

In addition to the new Alternatives tab, the site now contains Morningstar market tools and an expanded video library featuring interviews with top portfolio managers and newsmakers, analysts, and some of the leading voices in the advisory community, alon

03/02/2012

US-Swiss tax treaty passes large parliamentary hurdle

The treaty would allow the US to make a request for judicial assistance without supply the names and addresses of the US residents suspected of offshore tax evasion if there is clear evidence that a bank or its employees are suspected of encouraging such

03/01/2012

Swiss lawmakers set for tax plan vote

Switzerland's lower house will vote on a proposal clarifying how Switzerland would hand over data on wealthy Americans suspected of dodging taxes at home.