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Legal
July 2, 2025

Standard Chartered Says 1MDB Lawsuit "Without Merit"

A legal case in Singapore has been brought against the UK banking group over a case linked to the

Compliance
June 26, 2025

Advisors Cautiously Welcome US Accredited Investor Rule Change

At a time when alternative investment access is all the rage – not always without skeptical

Legal
June 25, 2025

Bad Romance: Protecting Vulnerable Family Members From Love Scammers

With data showing a significant rise in cases of such "romance fraud," advisors need to be aware of

Legal
June 17, 2025

Senior Credit Suisse Figures Reportedly Warned Over Greensill – Media

A trial in the UK, involving a $440 million lawsuit against Japan's SoftBank over a deal it

Compliance
June 16, 2025

OPINION OF THE WEEK: UBS's Regulatory Headache, And "High-Risk" IFCs

The editor looks at two stories of recent days – the regulatory tussle between UBS and the Swiss

Compliance
June 11, 2025

European Commission Puts Monaco On "High-Risk" List, Removes Gibraltar, UAE, Others

The renowned international financial centre woke up yesterday to unwelcome news that the executive

Legal
June 5, 2025

1MDB Wins Major Singapore Court Ruling Vs BSI Bank Ltd

The ripple effects of a major Asian scandal involving money laundering and siphoning money from

Legal
June 4, 2025

Malaysia's 1MDB Wins Major Singapore Court Ruling Vs BSI Bank Ltd

The ripple effects of a major Asian scandal involving money laundering and siphoning money from

Legal
June 3, 2025

The Standish Vs Standish Divorce Case – How Assets Are Treated

The case has raised the question as to what extent can property in financial remedy cases be

Legal
May 22, 2025

When Does Non-Matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property?

This article considers the implications of a recent case considered by the UK Supreme Court in a

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

Legal
April 8, 2025

How Wealth Planning Landscape Could Have Been Upended

The authors contend that had the arguments of the heirs in this case succeeded, a will would have

Legal
April 1, 2025

HNW Immigration – Addressing Clients' Challenges

HNW individuals, contrary to certain media narratives, still want to relocate to the UK. What

Legal
March 28, 2025

The Price of Wealth: Valuing Assets, Businesses In HNW Divorce

Divorce cases often raise important questions over how assets are valued, divided and structured.

Legal
March 26, 2025

No-Fault Divorce – The Verdict

The author talks about developments in the no-fault divorce process, such as how alternatives such

Legal
March 24, 2025

Chinese Businessman Reportedly Sues Ex-Staff At Singapore Family Office

Reports said the businessman discovered the alleged misappropriation of funds from his family

Compliance
March 14, 2025

US Corporate Transparency Act: Compliance Reinstated, Enhanced Enforcement – New Deadline

One of our regular columnists and expert on legal matters writes about new developments affecting

Legal
March 11, 2025

The Use Of Arbitration In Trusts Dispute – A Response

We value readers' reactions to our guest articles, and here is an example about the use of

Legal
March 5, 2025

What UHNW Individuals Should Expect From Attorneys In Next Five Years

The article notes the kind of forces affecting the legal issues confronting UHNW individuals in the

Legal
March 4, 2025

Using Arbitration To Resolve Trust Disputes

Trust litigation can at times reach the public eye. One way to resolve disputes away from the glare

Legal
February 25, 2025

When Can A Sole Director Make Decisions?

The way that a company is operated matters for a variety of reasons. This article examines the