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A UK Wealth Exodus? Why ‘Non-Dom’ Crackdown Risks Backfiring for Reeves

What started as a trickle of departures risks turning into an exodus as rich individuals grapple with a raft of other changes hitting their finances — from higher taxes on private equity investments to levies on private school fees.

Upper Tribunal ruling in the case of Craig Donaldson and David Arden

The Upper Tribunal has decided that fines of £167,325 and £100,950 should be imposed on Mr Donaldson and Mr Arden, respectively.

Dividend difficulties for business owners in 2025

Rachel Reeves is allegedly considering removing the current £500 dividend allowance and increasing the top income tax rate for dividends from the current rate of 39.35%

New Swiss rules may force UBS to review global franchise, curb buybacks

As of now, the implementation of all new rules is expected to start in 2027 at the earliest

Banque Pictet et Cie SA and one of its former asset managers sentenced by penal order

The conviction was part of a series of criminal proceedings initiated by the Federal Prosecutor's Office (OA) in connection with the international "Lava Jato" corruption scandal, most of which originated in Brazil.

UK interest rates predicted to stay at 4.25% with Bank ‘nimble’ amid uncertainty

The MPC has voted to cut rates at every other meeting since it started easing borrowing costs last August, from a peak of 5.25%.

What the Spain–Gibraltar Deal Means for HNWIs and Retirees in 2025

Running the ruler over the agreement on the future of Gibraltar’s border with Spain, and the implications.

ESMA publishes Final Report on technical advice concerning the Prospectus Regulation

Several such provisions require the adoption of level 2 measures, consisting of technical standards developed by ESMA and adopted by the EU Commission after the related legislative procedure.

Interview with Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, conducted by Balázs Korányi and Francesco Cánepa on 12 June 2025

The final outcome in trade negotiations is by far the most relevant factor of uncertainty that we considered in our projections

UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules

UBS planned to engage in political consultation processes on Switzerland's capital requirements, which could eventually lead to a more proportionate outcome

The EBA issues revised list of validation rules on supervisory reporting

Competent Authorities throughout the EU are informed that data submitted in accordance with these ITS should not be formally validated against the set of deactivated rules.

Financial markets: Council approves decision to maintain certain bank liquidity rules

The NSFR is a key liquidity metric which aims to ensure that banks have stable funding sources

UK Pension Buy-out: trustees must speak up to safeguard member outcomes

The UK has seen a marked increase in pension schemes completing buy-out transactions.

Societe Generale-FORGE to launch a USD Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana public blockchains with BNY as reserve custodian

SG-FORGE will propose to its clients instant 24/7 conversion between fiat currencies and stablecoin, enabling immediate, around-the-clock transactions in both USD and EUR.

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