Managers of Wealth Offshore

Fifth man charged in money laundering case

They have all been jointly charged with two counts of money laundering and one count of concealing criminal property.

Bermuda: weathering all storms in an improving market

Reinsurers might be getting paid more, but it was still less than two or three years ago.

Offshore Trusts: The basic considerations and recent amendments

The increased transparency and the fact that information is more readily available will focus the attention of revenue authorities around the world on these structures.

An introduction to Jersey investment funds

The information that must be included in an Expert Fund's offer document (including the specified form of investment warning to be acknowledged in writing by investors) is set out in the Jersey Expert Fund Guide.

Bedell Cristin lawyer named in UK top young professionals’ list

The list identifies and recognises the rising stars of the private client community.

Maples Group Supports First Us CLO Employing A Cayman Island LLC

Fiduciary services to both the Issuer in the Cayman Islands and the Co-Issuer in Delaware were also provided by the Maples Group's fiduciary team, led by Nicolas Rogivue in the Cayman Islands and Jeffery Everhart in Delaware.

Committal for contempt in the continuing chronicles of Kazakhstan Kagazy

The Court was easily satisfied Mr Arip had breached the order to the criminal standard and was thereby in contempt.

Jersey Foundations - Reflections on their first 10 years

When the Island first introduced the Foundations Law, uptake of the entity, which is similar to both a company and a trust in some respects, was relatively slow.

Men deny laundering millions of dollars of gold

A further US$135,000 was found hidden beneath a compartment in the private jet that transported the gold to Cayman.

Recognition for 11 Carey Olsen lawyers in Private Client Global Elite Directory

The 2019 edition received more than 8,000 entries, resulting in recommendations for 293 'Global Elite' lawyers and 136 'Ones to Watch'.

Summary of Guernsey discrimination consultation 2019

The States of Guernsey have published Technical Draft Proposals, as well as a summary of those proposals, a proposed list of exceptions to the legislation, and a questionnaire which can be used as the basis of a response.

Ogier named offshore law firm of the year at the Asian Legal Business Awards

This award is an endorsement of the excellent work our team is consistently delivering," said Ogier's Hong Kong practice partner Nicholas Plowman.

Are you ready for Data Protection in the Cayman Islands?

The DPL is similar to the General Data Protection Regulation with which many clients will be familiar.

Walkers Impresses in The Private Client Global Elite 2019

Launched in 2017, the Private Client Global Elite serves as a highly respected global directory of the world’s top private client and trust and estates litigation talent, as well as rising stars within the industry.

Christie’s expert hunts for stolen millions in lawsuit against Bank of Valletta

International art expert holds BOV responsible for lack of due diligence after stolen milllions passed through companies set up by auditor Joe Sammut in alleged ‘Gaddafi’ ruse

Estate planning for Asian clients in the Cayman Islands and the BVI

Many of them are unaware that the probate process can be expedited with a BVI will, but have not been advised that forced heirship laws in their home jurisdiction may override a disposition by will.

Directors and Managers of Cayman Islands companies take note of recent amendments

A failure to comply with notices or provide information under the beneficial ownership regime incurs a penalty of CI$25,000 for conviction of a first offence and CI$50,000 and/or imprisonment for two years for conviction of a second offence.

Economic Substance: Impact On Bermuda Insurers And Insurance Intermediaries

This memorandum is tailored for members of the Bermuda insurance industry and is designed to assist them in understanding the requirements of the ESA.

Controllers find ‘serious’ regulatory breaches at OneTRADEx

OneTRADEx uses US broker Interactive Brokers’ trading platforms and systems under its own brand name.

Bedell Cristin lawyer called to Guernsey Bar

She recently acted for a beneficiary in Guernsey's first successful application under the reformulated Rule in Re Hastings-Bass.