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

Compliance
January 3, 2024

Update On Corporate Transparency Act: Access Rule, Criticisms And Costs

The arrival of the Corporate Transparency Act in the US has big implications for the country's

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

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

Legal
August 11, 2023

The Best Of 2023 So Far: The Power Of Nuptial Agreements In English Courts

We re-run some of the top features from earlier in the year during this vacation period.

Legal
July 27, 2023

UK Divorce Ruling Over Case When A Party Dies – More Reactions

A ruling by the UK Supreme Court against a claim to pursue financial relief during or after divorce

Legal
July 25, 2023

Credit Suisse Resolves Archegos Case

As an aside to the losses, the Archegos affair also led to calls for single-family offices to be

Legal
July 25, 2023

Credit Suisse Resolves Archegos Saga

Payments to US and UK authorities, at a total of $388 million, are to be made to draw a line under

Legal
July 20, 2023

Domestic Surrogacy Law Reform: Enough Without International Cooperation?

Domestically-focused proposals about surrogacy law in the UK are important, but can they work

Legal
July 4, 2023

UK Widens Ban On Legal Advice To Russian-Linked Business Deals

The UK's top foreign minister added, however, that the measures don't mean that Russian nationals

Legal
July 3, 2023

UK Divorce Case Ruling – When Death Intrudes: Reactions

Controversy hinges around whether a party to a marriage can pursue financial relief during, or

Legal
June 21, 2023

UBS Faces Hit From Archegos Saga – Report

In taking over Credit Suisse, UBS is shouldering a number of litigation issues that hung over the

Legal
June 20, 2023

UBS Faces Hit From Archegos Saga – Report

In taking over Credit Suisse, UBS is shouldering a number of litigation issues that hung over the

Legal
June 2, 2023

Singaporean Law Firm In Talks Over AT1 Credit Suisse Lawsuit

The legal actions by holders of Additional Tier 1 bonds – forms of capital issued by European