Russell-Cooke adds to private client practice

Private Client Adviser: Rebecca Fisher has joined Russell-Cooke as its eighth partner, moving fromMorrisons Solicitors, where she was head of private client Wimbledon and deputy head of private client firm-wide.

Full story: http://www.privateclientadviser.co.uk/news/tax/russell-cooke-adds-private-client-practice

Swiss banks apologise for assisting tax cheats

Reuters: Switzerland's banks on Tuesday issued an unusually direct apology for their role in helping tax cheats, following a landmark settlement with U.S. authorities which could threaten the existence of some firms.

Full story: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/swiss-banks-apologise-assisting-tax-cheats-111958586--finance.html?#cx5fcAx

Isle of Man confirms tax information exchange from 2014

Accountancy Live: The Isle of Man government will officially sign up to international agreements on the automatic exchange of tax information by the start of next year.

Full story: http://www.accountancylive.com/croner/jsp/Editorial.do?channelId=-601043&contentId=2729595

100,000 London families 'would be paying mansion tax by 2023'

Evening Standard: Tens of thousands of London families will face mansion tax bills averaging nearly £2,000 a month if the levy is brought in, research claims today.

Full story: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/100000-london-families-would-be-paying-mansion-tax-by-2023-8794623.html

Speechly launches second Switzerland base in Geneva

Legal Week: Speechly Bircham has opened an office in Geneva today (2 September), ahead of the planned launch of another European office this November.

Full story: http://www.legalweek.com/legal-week/news/2291999/speechly-launches-second-switzerland-base-in-geneva?wt.mc_ev=click&WT.tsrc=Email&utm_term=&utm_content=Speechly%20launches%20second%20Switzerland%20base%20in%20Geneva&utm_campaign=News%20Alert%20-%202%20September&utm_source=Daily&utm_medium=Email

Baker Tilly vote result on RSM Tenon merger announcement today

Accountancy Age: Baker Tilly will make an announcement today on whether or not the planned pre-pack buyout of listed firm RSM Tenon will go ahead.

Full story: http://www.accountancyage.com/aa/news/2292018/baker-tilly-vote-result-on-rsm-tenon-merger-announcement-today?