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Compliance
April 2, 2024

Washington Regulators Scrutinize Big Three Asset Managers Over Bank Holdings – Report

The topic raises questions about how responsive modern financial capitalism is to the views of end

Compliance
April 1, 2024

More OECD States Turn Screws On Corruption, But Monitoring Is Uneven – Study

The Paris-based group has noted how member countries are moving to fight bribery and corruption,

Compliance
March 21, 2024

Cross-Border Marketing: Do Regulators Accept “License Borrowing”?

This article demonstrates that one of the largest hurdles our alternative investment fund manager

Compliance
March 15, 2024

US Settles Sanctions Case With Swiss Bank

In three episodes, the firm processed 873 securities-related transactions – totaling $30,409,488

Legal
March 13, 2024

Navigating Pension Sharing In Divorce: Legal Precedents, Guidance And Implications

Pension sharing is a common part of financial settlement in divorce. This article walks the reader

Compliance
March 8, 2024

Proposed AML Changes For Advisors – What Wealth Industry Needs To Know

This article – from law firm Squire Patton Boggs – charts important new developments in the

Legal
February 27, 2024

Wealth Advisors Hit With US Anti-Competition Class Action Claims – Report

Firms including Mariner Wealth are accused of colluding to rig the hiring and recruitment market, a

Legal
February 27, 2024

A Shift From London As “Divorce Capital Of The World”?

It is unclear whether London will retain its international reputation as a place favoured for its

Compliance
February 26, 2024

FATF Takes Four Jurisdictions, Including UAE, Off Its Compliance "Gray List"

With reputations on the line, being removed from the list is an achievement that such jurisdictions

Compliance
February 23, 2024

Compliance Corner: The Bahamas, European Union "Grey List"

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

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Legal
January 12, 2024

OPINION OF THE WEEK: UK's Post Office Scandal Is Warning For Wealth Sector

The editor briefly considers how a massive miscarriage of justice in the UK linked to the

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

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

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.

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

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

Legal
October 25, 2023

Hong Kong's Prenups Build Marriage, Business Foundations – Lawyer

We chat to a Hong Kong-based lawyer specialising in areas such as family law. As founders of firms

Legal
October 4, 2023

Proposed UK Surrogacy Reforms: Improvements On Horizon? 

The following article looks at proposed reforms to surrogacy law and how they are likely to apply.

Legal
September 27, 2023

JP Morgan Settles With US Virgin Islands, Former Executive Over Epstein-Linked Case

The bank has settled with the territory and former executive to draw a line under lawsuits over the