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Compliance
July 11, 2023

European Union, US Agree Data-Sharing Pact

The controversy highlights the friction between the drive for more transparency that governments

Compliance
July 7, 2023

OPINION OF THE WEEK: Politically-Exposed Persons And "De-Banking"

The idea of the "Politically-Exposed Person" is not a familiar one to the broad public but that

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

Compliance
June 20, 2023

US Lawmakers Open Path To Change Accredited Investor Regime

While not yet a done deal, the vote in Congress a fortnight ago means that a system which

Compliance
June 13, 2023

Challenges And Advancements In KYC Screening For Private Banking, Wealth Management Industry

The author of this article argues that it's crucial to adopt a balanced but robust approach to KYC

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

Legal
May 30, 2023

Credit Suisse Vows To Fight Singapore Courts' Ruling Over Billionaire – Media

The long-running court battle between the bank and the billionaire has taken a new turn in the

Comment & Analysis results for Compliance, Legal and Regulation

Compliance
October 26, 2022

The Pandora Papers One Year On – Lessons, The Way Ahead

The author of this article argues that however much anger is justified at those who stash illicit

Legal
October 25, 2022

Credit Suisse Settles With France Over Cross-Border Private Banking

The bank has settled a tax fraud and money laundering case. In its statement today, Credit Suisse

Legal
October 18, 2022

Credit Suisse Makes $495 Million Securities Settlement In US

The settlement, for which the bank had been fully provisioned, marked another step in resolving

Legal
October 11, 2022

Is HMRC Potentially Acting Against Your LLP?

Due to various developments, structures introduced in the UK more than two decades ago are

Legal
September 20, 2022

Credit Suisse Agrees To Settle Archegos Lawsuit – Report

The saga was among a number of setbacks that the bank has suffered in recent years.

Legal
September 20, 2022

Credit Suisse Agrees To Settle Archegos Lawsuit – Report

The saga was among a number of setbacks that the bank has suffered in recent years.

Legal
August 30, 2022

Reforms To Lasting Powers Of Attorney – Do They Go Far Enough?

The author notes that LPAs are often compared with insurance policies where one only needs to pay

Legal
August 24, 2022

Former Malaysia PM Starts 12-Year Jail Term Over 1MDB Case

The disgraced ex-PM, who was defeated in 2018 and subsequently convicted for money laundering and

Legal
August 9, 2022

New York Court Overturns Verdict Against UBS In Employee Case

The bank reportedly said it is pleased with the court's decision. A new trial is being planned.  

Legal
August 9, 2022

New York Court Overturns Verdict Against UBS In Employee Case

The bank reportedly said it is pleased with the court's decision. A new trial is being planned.