08/08/2019

National Crime Agency launches new Unexplained Wealth Order

The court was told the woman had suspected links to alleged paramilitary criminals, linked to the smuggling trade, and was asked to explain how she purchased six properties worth GBP 3.2 million, in what is only the fourth order of its kind.

08/07/2019

The AML Compliance Officer in a World of Heightened Risk

In a climate of heightened risk, alongside severe penalties and enforcement actions, the appointment of the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, with the right level of expertise and institutional support, is of pivotal importance.

08/07/2019

Strong Performance for Leeds Office Boosts Law Firm

Managing partner Claire Clarke said: "It’s been another great year for Mills & Reeve and we are delighted that the hard work of everyone who works at the firm has been formally recognised through a number of major award wins and accolades.

08/06/2019

A View on possible new regulations for mutual funds in the EU

A good example of such regulations regarding performance fees is in Germany, where many funds registered in other European countries (even if they are UCITS compliant) cannot register for sales because rules regarding fee disclosure are so much more robus

08/06/2019

New mandatory disclosure rules – Directive 2018/822/EU

A number of challenges may arise under the new reporting obligations and determining whether there is a reportable cross border arrangement raises complex technical and procedural issues for taxpayers and intermediaries.