Managers of Wealth Offshore

What Happens Before and After an IPO in Hong Kong - Maples & Calder

This article first appeared in the Spring 2014 edition of the IFC Economic Report published by IFC Review.

Finance Multi-jurisdictional Guide 2014/15: BVI - Maples & Calder

This article first appeared as the British Virgin Islands chapter in the Lending and Taking Security Overview in the Multi-jurisdictional Guide to Finance 2014/15, published by Practical Law.

Finance Multi-jurisdictional Guide 2014/15: Cayman Islands - Maples & Calder

This article first appeared as the Cayman Islands chapter in the Lending and Taking Security Overview in the Multi-jurisdictional Guide to Finance 2014/15, published by Practical Law.

Cayman Islands to Introduce New Directors Registration and Licensing Regime

The Cayman Islands government has announced, by way of a Gazette dated 21 March 2014, its intention to introduce a registration and licensing regime for directors of certain regulated entities in the Cayman Islands.

Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal Stays BVI Unfair Prejudice Proceedings in Favour of Chinese Courts - Appleby

In a recent judgment the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, reversed the decision of Bannister J in Gao Chunhe v Najing Ocean (BVI) Co. Limited in the Commercial Division, and stayed BVI unfair prejudice / just and equitable winding up proc

Cayman Islands: Asset managers arrested in money laundering sting

All three were arrested March 12 following an undercover operation

Canadian arrested in Miami for money laundering

A Canadian businessman who lives in the Cayman Islands now sits in a Miami jail cell, accused of money laundering.

The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2012, The Voluntary Liquidation - Walkers

It made a number of changes to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004, generally, and more specifically it made significant changes to the voluntary liquidation process for solvent companies.

BAHAMAS: RBC Replies To Fraud Concerns

The Royal Bank of Canada has told customers it will investigate after they raised concerns about the safety of their accounts after being unable to withdraw money over the weekend.

Solomon Harris - Offshore Law Firm of the Year

Cayman Islands law firm, Solomon Harris, is delighted to announce that for the second year running, it has been awarded the prestigious title of "offshore law firm of the year" at the US Captive Service Awards 2013.

Millions frozen in Kazakh exile’s assets in Malta

Austrian lawyer Gabriel Lansky is hunting down one-time oligarch Rakhat Aliyev, although it is unsure whether the Kazakh millionaire is still in Malta

Ogier assists online retailer Boohoo on successful AIM listing

Along with DLA Piper as lead counsel, Ogier has advised the online fashion retailer Boohoo.com plc on its corporate reorganisation and subsequent successful AIM listing on 14 March 2014

Leading international law firm continues global expansion with Singapore office

The head of Harneys’ banking and finance practice group, will relocate from Hong Kong to Singapore

Bermuda signs MOU with German financial regulator - Appleby

With that signing, Bermuda has signed MOUs with 27 European member states

Cayman Islands: There is trend towards boutique directorship services firms

The focus on corporate governance that is pushing for higher standards in the hedge funds space culminated in the Statement of Guidance issued by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in January this year.

States of Jersey appoint advisers for bond issuance

The Minister for Treasury and Resources has appointed Joint Lead Managers and Legal Advisers for the forthcoming States of Jersey’s bond issuance.

English High Court Places Manx Company into Administration

It became what is believed to be the first Isle of Man incorporated company, with its Centre of Main Interest in the Isle of Man, to be placed into administration in England.

Hackers continue to target Cayman bank accounts

Don't send bank details by email, police warn

Conyers scoops two awards in Asia

Conyers Dill & Pearman was recently named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at both the IFLR Asia Awards and the China Business Law Awards.

Cayman Islands: UK fiscal framework stays in law

Even if the Cayman Islands gets its public sector finances back within acceptable limits under local law, a U.K.-drafted fiscal governance arrangement signed in November 2011 will not be removed from the legislation.