11/06/2015
Jersey Aircraft Registry… Ready for take off!
The Jersey Aircraft Registry (JAR) became operational on 5 November 2015
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11/05/2015
Appleby Professionals Clinch Two ICSA Awards
Chandelle has been with Appleby’s Fiduciary Business since August 2011
11/05/2015
Moore Stephens winner in Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2015
Moore Stephens Isle of Man has been voted “Corporate Advisory Firm of the Year” for the Isle of Man in the prestigious 2015 Finance Monthly M&A Awards.
11/05/2015
Victims of conman Peter Foster hunt missing millions
In the past week, Foster has applied for an Australian passport and plans to travel to Hong Kong, according to a source.
11/04/2015
Cayman Deal Returns to Haunt Najib: More Missing Billions Proven
A new Australian court case and documents compiled by Malaysia’s auditor-general raise questions about why the Caribbean investment was set up
11/04/2015
Forbes family sues Chinese investors over magazine deal
The family behind Forbes magazine is suing the majority shareholders of its media business -- Chinese investors who acquired a stake last year -- for allegedly failing to pay up.
11/03/2015
Extension of the Cape Town Convention to the Cayman Islands and its Implications for Aircraft Financing
The UK was among the original parties who signed the Convention in November, 2001 in Cape Town, South Africa.
11/03/2015
Bermuda: Solvency II Update
Bermuda Optimistic it will achieve full Solvency II equivalence
11/02/2015
Bahamas megaresort placed in receivership
Professionals from Deloitte and Touche, including Raymond Winder, were appointed to oversee the process.
11/02/2015
Swiss banks to pay $25 million to US Justice Department
Each additional agreement provides us with highly-detailed data on the accounts
11/02/2015
Third Party Costs Orders: Service Out Judgment puts BVI Back in Business
They also applied for Mr Shulman to be joined as a party to the proceedings giving rise to the costs order.
11/02/2015
Leading offshore legal firm grows funds Practice with new hire in Cayman
“I am really excited to be re-joining Appleby. I have seen the firm grow from strength to strength and I am looking forward to being part of its future growth plans.”
10/30/2015
The Appleby Vision for CSR by Faye Moffett
n this article, Faye Moffett talks about the importance of an active corporate and social responsibility agenda in the IOM
10/30/2015
Four private client specialists recognised as leaders in their field
The annual guide lists 492 lawyers worldwide who are considered leaders in the field.
10/29/2015
Brazilian wealth seeks Cayman deals in complex environment
The stories about wealthy executives driving around in old, beaten up cars to avoid drawing attention to themselves are true, lawyers say, and are a good reason to seek asset protection offshore.
10/27/2015
Offshore global law firm maintains its top tier position for corporate and funds
Clients described the firm's lawyers as "experts in their fields" that are "ready to provide specific advice, tailored to our needs".
10/27/2015
Ogier launches specialist Guernsey property, planning and construction law team
Claire has more than 15 years’ experience specialising in planning, environment, construction, property, public law and major projects.
10/26/2015
Bermuda takes hedge fund re fight to Capitol Hill
Bermuda is battling hard to make its voice heard in Washington’s corridors of power as the controversy around hedge fund reinsurers rumbles on.
10/23/2015
Appleby Attorneys Recognized in “Asia Women in Business Law” Awards
The Asia Women in Business Law Awards celebrate the advancement of women in the legal profession throughout the region, recognising individuals for outstanding work in their practice categories, and law firms for initiatives in gender diversity, innovatio
10/23/2015
Common Reporting Standards Regulations are now in force in the Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands financial institutions that are affected by the CRS should be actively preparing for CRS compliance noting that the new account opening procedures should be in place for 1 January 2016.