Trusts
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Diamonds nobody owned: the SEC sues Lugano's founder, and names three family trusts
On 31 August 2026 the SEC filed fraud charges against Mordechai Ferder, founder of Lugano Diamonds, over investment contracts in stones the firm never bought. Three of his family trusts are named as relief defendants.
Compliance
Liechtenstein's beneficial ownership register breached, 31,000 entities exposed
Hackers exfiltrated data on around 31,000 companies, foundations and trusts from Liechtenstein's Register of Beneficial Owners, reopening the privacy debate for wealthy families.
3 August 2026
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