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

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

Compliance
May 13, 2025

Countries Of Money-Laundering Concern – America’s Ultimate List

Every year the US State Department fulfills its mandate to publish a report of “major money

Legal
May 7, 2025

Credit Suisse Services To Pay $511 Million, Resolve Legacy US Cross-Border Case

The announcement of an agreement with the US authorities on Monday was made by UBS, which bought

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

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

Legal
February 19, 2025

Pre-Nups Are Non-Binding In England & Wales – Is That About To Change?

For the time being, pre-nup agreements will remain non-binding; a wider debate goes on about the

Legal
February 13, 2025

Full Disclosure – Information, Disclosure Requests In Onshore And Offshore Trusts

Partner and head of private wealth disputes at law firm Hugh James, Roman Kubiak, looks at the

Legal
February 3, 2025

Class Action Lawsuits Remain Large, Pipeline Strong – Global Study

Legal tussles over securities are important risks for banks and others to take into account because

Legal
January 27, 2025

Half A Century Of Legal Expertise – In Conversation With Druces' Roy Campbell

Working at the law firm for more than 50 years, and with roots in Italy as well as experience the