09/29/2015
Despite Resistance, Law Firms Invest in Sales Staff: Survey
The idea still faces a good deal of resistance
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/29/2015
Morning Briefing: Top law brands named
The ranking of global brand equity follows a survey of more than 2,300 general counsel.
09/29/2015
Horndog CEO asks judge for permission to see ‘Swan Lake’
Bouveng’s lawyer bashed Wey’s request in his own letter to Nathan.
09/29/2015
Justice Department Announces Two Banks Reach Resolutions under Swiss Bank Program
These banks will collectively pay penalties totaling more than $18 million.
09/29/2015
Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital Sued By Canadian Pension Fund
Based on filings in the lawsuit, PSP said it invested a total of $500 million in 2012 and 2013 into Saba’s offshore fund
09/29/2015
PANC 2015: Adding Wealth Management to Your Practice
Executives provide practical and legal tips for adding wealth management to your practice.
09/29/2015
RBC’s Appeal on Merger Ruling Has Banks Concerned
Financial advisers have traditionally not been sued for errors or conflicts of interest in M&A deals
09/28/2015
SEC Charges Individual and Firm for Manipulative Press Release Announcing Takeover Bid
The SEC’s order found that G Asset’s press release was misleading
09/28/2015
The eagle has landed
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis the firm has differentiated itself by adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to solving clients’ legal issues
09/28/2015
US seeks probation for Ex-UBS banker in tax evasion case
U.S. prosecutors are recommending probation for a former executive at Swiss bank UBS AG because of his extensive cooperation in a long-running U.S. investigation into tax evasion using secret accounts.
09/28/2015
Credit Suisse to Pay $4.25 Million and Admits to Providing Deficient “Blue Sheet” Trading Data
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, which is headquartered in New York, New York, agreed to settle the charges by paying a $4.25 million penalty and admitting it violated the recordkeeping and reporting provisions of the federal securities laws.
09/27/2015
Breaking away for the wrong reason
Regulators are concerned that brokers are jumping into the RIA channel to take advantage of a lax regulatory climate
09/25/2015
Sullivan & Cromwell launches second segment of Financial Institutions Insights, an ongoing video series to share insights on key industry developments.
The interviews are conducted by Lee Pacchia, Founder and CEO of Mimesis Law.
09/25/2015
Deutsche Bank must face $190 mln US tax fraud case
The government accused Deutsche Bank of using shell companies to avoid capital gains taxes on Bristol-Myers Squibb
09/25/2015
Deutsche Bank must face fraud case
The government accused Deutsche Bank of using shell companies to avoid capital gains taxes on Bristol-Myers Squibb
09/25/2015
Ex-SMBC Nikko Executive's Insider-Trading Conviction Upheld
The Tokyo High Court rejected his appeal, finding “no fault” in the original judgment, Chief Judge Takaaki Oshima said Friday.
09/25/2015
Bill Proposed to Give Regulatory Protection to Puerto Rico Mutual Fund Investors
The bill, if it becomes law, will not replace the money the investors have lost
09/25/2015
S.E.C. Turns Its Eye to Hidden Fees in Mutual Funds
The S.E.C. said that from January 2008 through March 2014, First Eagle improperly billed its investors $25 million for payments
09/25/2015
Bill Proposed to Give Regulatory Protection to Puerto Rico Mutual Fund Investors
The bill, if it becomes law, will not replace the money the investors have lost
09/24/2015
FBI investigates PM Najib Razak
Both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times have separately reported that the FBI and the US Justice Department were now scrutinising the flows