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Platform boss calls for FCA clarity on bulk transfers

What we’ve called the FCA to do is give some reassurance

The favourable tax regime of new Italian residents

Actually, the Budget Law provides for three different regimes, together with a fast-track visa procedure for individuals and their families.

Greek broadcasters want exemption from wealth declaration

The temporary derogation from the obligation to submit a wealth statement was called for until the court rules in a similar case for Greek judges.

Verdict due in art dynasty scion's French tax fraud case

French tax authorities believe that the Wildensteins grossly undervalued their estate to minimise inheritance taxes.

KWM drops lawsuit against ex-partner and Goodwin with deal to take on 26-strong team

The US firm is to take on a 26-strong team from KWM's European partnership to boost its City base

Alonso Charges Dropped As Tax Fraud Allegations Continue To Dog Barcelona Players

Alonso, a native of Spain, moved to Liverpool in 2004 but made a switch to Real Madrid in 2009.

The Regtech Revolution: Compliance and Wealth Management in 2017

This outlay can limit a firm’s ability to invest in growth.

Swiss bank Syz exits Asia to focus on Europe

The firm first received its asset management license in Hong Kong in 2004.

Wildenstein art heirs acquitted of massive tax fraud

The heirs were not present.

High yield borrowers should use Channel Islands wisely

A growing number of European high yield bonds are being listed on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange to avoid onerous EU regulations.

RBS braces for a monster fine

Justice is not the guiding star for the Department of Justice

German financial watchdog says Basel IV will hit some German banks

The Basel III reform has proven divisive

Firms employ wealth arms to enhance legal businesses

More hires are expected, with Mr Brett looking to replicate the best practices of the largest asset managers in the business.

FSCS pays out £3.4m over advice firm amid fraud charges

The charges include conspiracy to defraud and fraud by abuse of position.

What you need to know about the latest EMIR rules for margining of non-cleared OTC derivatives

The collection of initial margin must be performed without offsetting the initial margin amounts to be exchanged between the two counterparties.

Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update

Programme of the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Panama Papers come back to haunt Iceland politics

The centre-right government in power at the time called for an inquiry into tax havens.

TPR issues first chair’s statement fines against master trust schemes

TPR has issued a regulatory intervention report about both cases.

Swedish Bank Merger Rules Aim to Limit Risk of Tax Imbalance

The merger involving Nordea Bank AB was completed Jan 1.

FCA Asset Management Market Study - Interim Report

The Report is clear that the FCA believes that there is still quite some distance to go before the FCA will be comfortable that investors, especially retail investors and smaller institutional investors are able to achieve value for money.

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