Tax & Regulation
Ex-Everton manager sues IFA
Former Premier League football manager Walter Smith is seeking £320,000 from his ex-financial adviser over investments made during the time he was in charge of Everton.
North America | 6 Jun 18
Lawyers for the BVI ‘confident’ in public register battle
The government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has assembled a legal team to fight the imposition of a register of beneficial ownership by the UK.
Credit Suisse to pay $47m to resolve Asia hiring probe
Credit Suisse has agreed to pay a penalty of $47m (£35.1m, €40.1m) to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to end an investigation into whether it hired employees in Asia in return for investment banking business and regulatory green lights.
Football legend says asset manager fraud bankrupted him
Former Premier League footballer Colin Hendry said he will be seeking compensation if an investigation into Kingsbridge Asset Management proves its staff conspired to defraud a large number of its high net worth clients.
DeVere pays $8m to settle hidden Qrops commission case
DeVere USA has agreed to pay an $8m civil penalty stemming from its failure to disclose upfront commission of 7% to clients who were encouraged to transfer their UK pensions via a Qrops, the US regulator has announced.