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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
Advisors Cautiously Welcome US Accredited Investor Rule Change
At a time when alternative investment access is all the rage – not always without skeptical
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HNW Immigration – Addressing Clients' Challenges
HNW individuals, contrary to certain media narratives, still want to relocate to the UK. What
The Price of Wealth: Valuing Assets, Businesses In HNW Divorce
Divorce cases often raise important questions over how assets are valued, divided and structured.
No-Fault Divorce – The Verdict
The author talks about developments in the no-fault divorce process, such as how alternatives such
Chinese Businessman Reportedly Sues Ex-Staff At Singapore Family Office
Reports said the businessman discovered the alleged misappropriation of funds from his family
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
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
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
Using Arbitration To Resolve Trust Disputes
Trust litigation can at times reach the public eye. One way to resolve disputes away from the glare
When Can A Sole Director Make Decisions?
The way that a company is operated matters for a variety of reasons. This article examines the