Switzerland
UBS ordered to release account details to French authorities
Switzerland’s Federal Tax Administration has ordered UBS to provide account information to French authorities, with the Swiss bank now expecting similar requests from other countries.
GAM makes UK acquisition in defiance of Brexit worries
GAM, the acquisitive Swiss asset manager, has made another move. It announced today it bought the UK-based multi-strategy systematic manager Cantab Capital Partners for $217m (€195m).
North America | 23 Jun 16
Ex-Credit Suisse banker pleads guilty to aiding tax evasion
A former Credit Suisse banker, who has been on the run for five years, pleaded guilty in a US federal court on Wednesday to helping Americans evade paying tax.
Singapore to overtake London as second largest offshore hub
Singapore is expected to overtake London as the world’s second largest offshore financial centre by 2020, a new report suggests.
PraxisIFM acquisition expands Swiss and African presence
Channel Islands-based financial services group PraxisIFM has acquired Ampersand Management, a fiduciary and corporate governance consultancy, to enhance its presence in Switzerland and expand the company’s footprint in Africa.