09/23/2020

3 more ex-Wells Fargo execs face OCC bans or fines

The penalties follow settlements the OCC announced in January with three former Wells Fargo executives and charges issued against five former managers at the bank in connection with the 2016 scandal

09/22/2020

U.S. Taxpayer In Panama Papers Investigation Sentenced To Prison

In addition to the prison term, Judge Berman ordered von der Goltz to serve three years of supervised release, to pay forfeiture in the amount of $5,373,609 and restitution in the amount of $3,448,848, and to pay a fine in the amount of $30,000.

09/21/2020

HSBC HK shares plummet after reported illicit activity

The revelations underscore challenges for regulatory and financial institutions trying to stop the flow of dirty money despite billions of dollars of investments and penalties imposed on banks in the past decade.

09/15/2020

Will the BVI follow the DIFC, USA and New Zealand?

One of the recommendations that is most likely to affect the BVI Commercial Court is the recommendation for the removal of the requirement in CPR Part 7 that the court's permission is required before a claim form can be served out of the jurisdiction