02/28/2018

Why The U.S. Treasury Killed A Latvian Bank

The ECB didn't want to give it any more funds, because to do so would simply encourage more deposit flight - and in this bank’s case, there are good reasons not to allow deposits to run. So it closed it down.

02/28/2018

Merger creates new global law firm

The merger brings together two organisations widely recognised for their innovative approaches to client service, into one global, fully financially integrated law firmers involve a Swiss verein structure, whereby firms share branding but keep their profi

02/26/2018

Bitcoin bitterness starts to make messy divorces even worse

Although parties have a duty to provide full disclosure of their assets in a divorce, the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies potentially make them a safe haven for spouses wishing to hide their money from a warring partner.

02/26/2018

Who is John Smith?

Due to the regulations now in force, simplified client due diligence is no longer applicable in most circumstances.