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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.

Compliance
November 16, 2023

Conducting KYC Tasks Isn't Getting Easier – Study

For years, technology firms have argued that their solutions can ease the pain of KYC checks on

Compliance
November 15, 2023

Compliance Corner: SEC Sets Out Busy Year For Fines, Enforcement Actions

The US regulator has been flexing its muscles on a number of fronts, affecting sectors including

Compliance
November 15, 2023

Can Rapid Account-Opening Coexist Alongside Heightened Compliance?

The approach that banks and other wealth management industry players take for handling politically

Legal
November 15, 2023

A Walk Around The World Of Prenups

This article sets out the important steps to consider for prenup agreements, their limitations and

Compliance
November 13, 2023

Corporate Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Is Getting Closer

Less than two months away, a new legal requirement on US corporates kicks in, requiring firms to

Compliance
November 13, 2023

Compliance Corner: Buckler, LPL Financial

The latest compliance news: regulatory developments, punishments, guidance, permissions, new

Legal
November 10, 2023

Shareholder Disputes Increase: How To Manage Risks?

The authors of this article – the fourth in a series – say the present unsettled economic

Compliance
October 31, 2023

Cayman Islands, Panama Hail Removal From "Gray List"

The presence on this list, while it certainly doesn't halt financial business, can be a dampener

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

Legal
November 30, 2022

Invisible Contracts When Moving In With A Partner

Couples choosing to cohabit should consider documenting their intentions in relation to their

Compliance
November 29, 2022

The FTX Collapse: The Lessons

The author of this article argues that the failures with FTX are little to do with regulation or

Legal
November 15, 2022

Uncapping Bankers' Bonuses: Implications For Divorce Settlements

Couples going through or contemplating divorce, should consider how uncapping bankers' bonuses in

Legal
November 11, 2022

Eight-Year-Old Legal Case Still Weighs On Credit Suisse – Report

To underline the importance of the case, the bank's new legal counsel has attended Department of

Legal
November 10, 2022

Eight-Year-Old Legal Case Still Weighs On Credit Suisse – Report

To underline the importance of the case, the bank's new legal counsel has attended Department of

Legal
November 9, 2022

BMO Sets Aside C$1.12 Billion After Court Case; To Appeal Verdict

The case involves a Ponzi scheme that had been facilitated by organizations prior to their

Legal
November 1, 2022

International Surrogacy Developments: Financial Impact On Families

The author argues that as more people resume foreign travel, with many doing so to consider

Compliance
October 26, 2022

The Pandora Papers One Year On – Lessons, The Way Ahead

The author of this article argues that however much anger is justified at those who stash illicit

Legal
October 25, 2022

Credit Suisse Settles With France Over Cross-Border Private Banking

The bank has settled a tax fraud and money laundering case. In its statement today, Credit Suisse

Legal
October 18, 2022

Credit Suisse Makes $495 Million Securities Settlement In US

The settlement, for which the bank had been fully provisioned, marked another step in resolving