The implications for trustees of the possible EU Savings Directive reforms

The EU is considering making the Savings Directive more effective.One measure could be redefining trustees for the purpose ofthe Savings Directive and adopting the definition used in theThird Eu Money Laundering Directive.     

A need for greater understanding of civil law entities by common law jurisdictions

In the course of the last six months, the ratification by theSwiss parliament of The Hague Convention of 1 July 1985 on theLaw Applicable to Trusts and on their Recognition has generatedmuch attention. There has also