11/21/2011
Two pension funds file lawsuits against MF Global
The firm asserts misleading statements about its exposure to the European sovereign debt were made by the London bank
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
11/14/2011
Should intelligence agencies chase tax evaders?
As tax evasion cases increase by numbers, former BND chief says tax investigations is not part of the firm's 'core competence'
11/11/2011
UK's appeal on tax is under threat, PwC warns
The pressure comes as rival economies ease tax burdens for businesses
11/11/2011
Clegg orders inquiry into 'sex discrimination' by banks
The order comes after a research reveals high street lenders are guilty of refusing pregnant women mortgages and charging higher interest rates on business loans to female entrepreneurs
11/10/2011
FSA hits Dubai-based investor with GBP4m fine
The Financial Services Authority has imposed its biggest-ever fine on an individual, ordering a Dubai-based investor to pay £6m for market abuse in a case involving Reliance Industries, the Indian conglomerate.
11/09/2011
FSA fines major lender for failings relating to fund selldown
FSA fines major lender for failings relating to fund selldown
10/28/2011
Cyprus bank support bill slams with criticism - report
Citing an unidentified source, Stockwatch reports the draft law awards excessive power to the government.
10/26/2011
RBS dumps Herbies for Links on Highland case
The case relates to a collateralised debt obligation (CDO) funded by RBS and issued by Cooke Young & Keidan client Highland prior to the 2008 financial crisis.
10/25/2011
MiFID and MAD - the sequels
MiFID and MAD - the sequels
10/24/2011
Revenue and Customs office faces MPs' backlash after secret deals with bankers
Revenue and Customs office faces MPs' backlash after secret deals with bankers
10/24/2011
Firm 'misused' €56m of clients money
Firm 'misused' €56m of clients money
10/21/2011
Royal Bank of Scotland offices raided; Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC expected to be targeted next
Royal Bank of Scotland offices raided; Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC expected to be targeted next
10/21/2011
Trader in court as more UBS jobs go
Trader in court as more UBS jobs go
10/21/2011
Exclusive: While govt fiddles, black money flees Swiss banks
Exclusive: While govt fiddles, black money flees Swiss banks
10/20/2011
US judge delays hearing for Swiss banker in tax probe
US judge delays hearing for Swiss banker in tax probe
10/18/2011
Belgium’s Rescue of Dexia Unit Faces In-Depth Probe by EU
Belgium’s Rescue of Dexia Unit Faces In-Depth Probe by EU
10/17/2011
Barroso proposes penalties for rogue bankers
Barroso proposes penalties for rogue bankers
10/17/2011
Aberdeen Asset Management to appeal £8m tax ruling
Aberdeen Asset Management to appeal £8m tax ruling
10/14/2011
HMRC withdraws Swiss tax amnesty on wealthy HSBC account holders
HMRC withdraws Swiss tax amnesty on wealthy HSBC account holders
10/12/2011
Tax chief faces grilling over £10m 'gift' for Goldman
Tax chief faces grilling over £10m 'gift' for Goldman