News, Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

Compliance
January 11, 2024

SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs But Doesn't Uncork Champagne

While the chair of the regulator was careful to stress the risks of bitcoin and the wider sector,

Compliance
January 3, 2024

Update On Corporate Transparency Act: Access Rule, Criticisms And Costs

The arrival of the Corporate Transparency Act in the US has big implications for the country's

Compliance
December 20, 2023

Cayman Islands Stirs Beneficial Ownership Debate

The Caribbean jurisdiction is considering a "legitimate interest" test to determine which persons

Compliance
December 13, 2023

Reviewing "Center for Art Law Report on Anti-Money Laundering and Art"

With implications for the global market, a new guide to the world of fine art and anti-money

Compliance
December 12, 2023

Caribbean IFC Presses "Pause Button" On Beneficial Ownership Public Registers

For years there has been tension between the drive for more transparency on beneficial ownership

Compliance
December 5, 2023

Switzerland's Pictet Admits Helping US Clients Hide Income, Assets; Reaches DPA

The private banking group, founded in 1805, said it has cooperated extensively with US authorities.

Legal
December 4, 2023

OCBC Reportedly Sues AML Suspect

The person mentioned in the latest report is among a number of individuals arrested in Singapore

Legal
November 30, 2023

London's Status As Divorce Centre – What The Future Holds

With big cases continuing to come through London, the UK capital continues to enjoy – if that is

Compliance
November 27, 2023

Binance Saga Shows No Hiding Place For Businesses With Weak Compliance

Last week's US punishment of the crypto exchange, adding to a run of stories about problems in this

Legal
November 16, 2023

Top French Court Annuls Penalties Vs UBS In Tax Fraud Case; New Trial Expected

The Swiss bank is accused of helping wealthy clients in France evade taxes.

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

Legal
February 7, 2023

Banking Dynasty Row Over Joseph Safra's Will Continues – Media

The story highlights the rows over variation of wills and issues of cognitive decline that this

Legal
February 1, 2023

Asia-Based Law Firm Gets Name Makeover

The arrival last January of an experienced litigator in Hong Kong has led to the name change.

Legal
January 30, 2023

How Can HNW Individuals Benefit From Litigation Funding Boom?

Litigation funding is an area that can make headlines when a major court case hits the headlines.

Legal
January 18, 2023

Former Deutsche Bank Female Banker Loses Discrimination Lawsuit

The case is one of the more high-profile actions brought in recent years. It touched on issues of

Legal
January 11, 2023

Why Powers Of Attorney Matter For Healthcare, Finance

While a familiar topic for some readers, the author of this piece reminds us why advisors and

Legal
January 4, 2023

The Power Of Nuptial Agreements In English Courts

As the authors of this article explain, nuptial agreements are not automatically binding in the

Legal
January 3, 2023

Leonteq Settles English Commercial Court Case

The case stems from claims made around the period from 2012 to 2016.

Legal
December 21, 2022

Acting For Vulnerable Clients: Best Practice For Advisors

As the authors of this article say, professional advisors should have capacity and vulnerability

Legal
December 14, 2022

FTX Founder Arrested In Bahamas; US Files Charges

The stunning demise of FTX has come in what has been a difficult year for the wider cryptocurrency

Legal
December 13, 2022

FTX Founder Arrested In Bahamas; US Files Charges

The stunning demise of FTX has come in what has been a difficult year for the wider cryptocurrency