03/07/2016
Brother of ex-British PM Blair expected to judge Libyan sovereign fund case
The LIA is attempting to pursue the banks for more than $3 billion it claims was mismanaged. Both banks have rejected the allegations.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/07/2016
Carrying golf clubs could cost you £1,000
Carrying golf clubs in the wrong part of this country could cost you up to £1,000 under measures introduced in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act
03/07/2016
HMRC sees surge in returns after tax squeeze on rich Brits
The high net worth unit, which covers 6,000 individuals with a net worth of £20m or more, has collect a total of £414m in extra revenue over 2014/15, up from £268m in the previous year.
03/07/2016
CRS - What Clients Really Need to Know by David Inglesfield, Asiaciti Trust
In summary, CRS is happening with extraordinary speed. It is most important that clients accept that it is; take good advice and structure their affairs properly; and if they wish to choose a new country of tax residence, actually move there and get a cer
03/07/2016
Linklaters and Clifford Chance take roles on latest lender float as Metro Bank lists
Clifford Chance acted as counsel to the sponsor RBC Europe and private placement advisers
03/07/2016
FCA chief denies new regime is soft on bankers
Rules designed to hold executives to account come into effect alongside new offence of failing to prevent bank collapse
03/07/2016
Appleby Sponsors Global Fund Finance Symposium
Appleby also had an opportunity to contribute through its exclusive sponsorship of the official networking reception.
03/07/2016
Stress test shows cracks in European pension funds
Dutch plans said to be particularly vulnerable to a spike in liabilities
03/06/2016
Eversheds' TMT quarterly briefing
March 2016
03/04/2016
Regulator gives Nutmeg go-ahead for advice plans
Nutmeg was granted permissions to advise on investments earlier this year.
03/04/2016
Ex-HSBC Credit Trader Sues Bank for Unfair Dismissal
A preliminary hearing in Jorgensen’s case will be held at a London employment tribunal on March 18, according to court records.
03/04/2016
Getting divorced? Here’s what the non-dom changes mean for you
William Healing looks at the implications for divorce planning in the face of non-dom tax changes
03/04/2016
Revealed: The buildings across Westminster governed by Sharia law
Two more public buildings operating under Islamic bond schemes revealed
03/04/2016
Cayman Finance welcomes positive discussions on Beneficial Ownership with the UK
Cayman Finance worked closely with the Ministry of Financial Services in preliminary discussions
03/04/2016
IBA Private Investment Funds Conference
As one of the world's largest providers of offshore legal services, Appleby's investment services lawyers advise leading financial institutions and top tier law firms in the UK, Europe, US and Asia on all aspects of investment funds transactions
03/04/2016
Top Bankers Are on the Hook as U.K. Conduct Rules Get Personal
The rules are part of the government’s response to the financial crisis, when authorities struggled to prosecute individuals who had led their firms into taxpayer-funded bailouts
03/04/2016
Spain's Princess Cristina takes stand at fraud trial
She denies knowledge of the alleged embezzlement scam that also involves her husband and 16 other defendants.
03/04/2016
International law firm in talks with Singapore boutique
Has been open about its desire to secure international expansion, and has had a office in Singapore since 2009
03/04/2016
Two’s company as B P Collins strengthens its private client team
Lucy Fisher and Dominic Ibbs both bring in-depth knowledge in the areas of wills, trust and probate.
03/03/2016
Trump and China Threaten Economy, Columbia Threadneedle CIO Says
The outcome of the U.S. election is going to be a negative event