05/10/2022
Jersey lists sovereign bond on TISE
Jersey has listed a new £500 million government bond on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
05/10/2022
Outsourcing Cayman Islands AML/CFT compliance obligations
This guide provides a practical overview of the relevant steps and considerations which should be borne in mind when a financial service provider plans to outsource, or is reviewing existing outsourcing arrangements relating to the performance of an AML/C
05/09/2022
Bankruptcy & restructuring in the Cayman Islands 2022
Despite the global economic challenges arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have not seen a rise in pre-2020 insolvency and restructuring activity.
05/09/2022
MFSA issues Guidance Note on calculation of administrative penalties
The authority said it considers the size and financial strength of the licence-holder or person carrying out unauthorised licensable activities, in order to ascertain that the administrative penalty does not cause disproportionate financial distress.
05/09/2022
Limited action to Fed Funds rate hike, so far
Bermuda Commercial Bank and HSBC Bermuda have both continued to deliberate on their course of action.
05/08/2022
Joint consultation with Government of Jersey on facilitating the adoption of Digital ID Systems
Over the past seven years, we have taken a number of steps to support businesses in making the process of collecting customer due diligence more efficient
05/06/2022
Bermuda report - Q1 2022
Effective 1 April 2022, these Regulations amend certain fees payable in the electricity and electronic communications sectors.
05/06/2022
Enhancing Sustainable Finance in the Bailiwick
Together the Guernsey Green Fund and Natural Capital Fund are designed to provide Guernsey funds with a choice of complementary sustainability designations based on international standards.
05/06/2022
UNACCEPTABLE: Non-compliance drives tax arrears close to $1B
“More than 70 percent of property owners have had significant arrears and we are actively trying to collect those.”
05/06/2022
Amendments to the Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1994
The Amendment Law is primarily designed to modernise and clarify aspects of the Jersey LP Law
05/05/2022
Jersey commits to climate change by signing Paris Agreement
The UK’s climate obligations under the Agreement will, therefore, also now include Jersey and its territorial waters.
05/05/2022
Medicinal cannabis: “The reselling of any controlled drug… is illegal”
It comes as the Committee for Health & Social Care confirms that 5,069 medicinal cannabis licences have been granted since a change in the law allowed it in October 2020.
05/05/2022
Turks and Caicos legislators support BVI’s call for no ‘UK direct rule’
Notes to be in circulation from December 5, 2022 according to Central Bank timeline
05/05/2022
Panama and Cuba ratify laws to regulate cryptocurrencies
Banco Galicia opens investments in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in Argentina.
05/05/2022
BMA Levies Civil Penalties On Conyers Corporate Services Limited
The civil penalties have been levied on the Company
05/05/2022
Inquiry launched into MSG cyber incident
The ODPA say that the outcome of the inquiry should not be speculated on, or its conclusion pre-judged.
05/05/2022
Fun and Games Ahead?
In addition to outlining the new provisions, this article will explore the scope for abuse of the new regime by unscrupulous debtors.
05/05/2022
Snapshot: confidentiality in Cayman Islands arbitration proceedings
There are a number of other exception categories which are less likely to be available in a commercial context
05/04/2022
Harneys (Jersey) legal services
Jersey is a leading international finance centre recognised for its political and economic stability and robust regulatory framework.
05/04/2022
Linklaters contributes to Gibraltar Government
The Group was convened for the specific purpose of considering and crafting the legislation and guidance.