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

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.

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

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

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

Legal
December 12, 2022

Handling Harassment: Rights, Wrongs For HNW Families

Intrusive and unwanted communication can be alarming and upsetting. If something feels wrong, it is

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