07/28/2020

Lasting Powers of Attorney meet the 21st Century

The new service will allow attorneys/ donors to create an online account once the LPA is registered; they can then add their LPA(s) using a reference number and activation key, which they can then choose to share with third parties.

07/28/2020

‘Whatever it takes...’ by Julius Baer

The current stronger momentum in the profit performance of European companies is probably mainly due to regional differences in the handling of the Covid-19 infection cycles and may only be temporary in nature.

07/28/2020

FCA updates FS Register

The addition of certified and assessed persons to the FS Register will commence later in 2020.

07/27/2020

€130 million in black money regularised so far in 2020

In the case of funds that are no longer subject to Belgian income tax, because of the time elapsed since they were received, regularisation involves paying a fine of 40% of the value of the capital concerned – up from 39% last year.

07/27/2020

FCA launches revamped register

It can help consumers avoid scams and enables firms to cross-check references and make their key staff known to customers.

07/26/2020

FCA Handbook Notice No. 79

The FCA has published a template version of a 'Dear CEO' letter sent to firms acting as brokers in wholesale financial markets