10/26/2021
New Restructuring Tool in the Cayman Islands
A powerful tool for companies when facing creditor pressure. In keeping with its creditor friendly regime, the moratorium does not prevent secured creditors from enforcing their security.
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
10/25/2021
Extension to Global Citizen Concierge Program
The annual fees are relatively low and a successful applicant will pay US$1,500 per annum for their Certificate (a fee which includes one dependant), with fees of US$500 for each additional dependant.
10/25/2021
Barbados FTC wants stronger legislation to deal with pyramid-type schemes
She told the online publication, Barbados Today, that in order for an offence to be constituted, you had to have both.
10/25/2021
The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020
Congress also increased penalties for violating the BSA.
10/25/2021
Extension to Global Citizen Concierge Program
The annual fees are relatively low and a successful applicant will pay US$1,500 per annum for their Certificate (a fee which includes one dependant), with fees of US$500 for each additional dependant.
10/25/2021
Revision of fiduciary regulatory legislation
The New Fiduciary Law will be complemented by revised rules, codes and guidance coming into force on the same day
10/24/2021
Cayman improves technical AML compliance rating
Cayman already had a high technical compliance with the 40 standards, even as it was added to the FATF list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring in February 2021.
10/22/2021
CYPRUS: The Ministry of Finance announces new measures to attract foreign investment and enhance business activity in Cyprus
The permits will be issued immediately within one month and will have a duration of up to three years.
10/22/2021
FATF removes Mauritius from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
The Mauritius International Financial Centre remains a competitive and attractive jurisdiction and a domicile of choice for structuring investments in Africa and Asia.
10/22/2021
Cyprus to Revoke 45 Golden Visas Issued Illegally
Because of obvious irregularities revealed by the media and the subsequent criticism by Brussels, it was terminated in 2020.
10/22/2021
Consultation to be held on change to the Probate Law
This would include items of personal property, such as cash, jewellery, clothes and furniture, where the total value is no more than £30,000
10/22/2021
Apex Group signs sustainability partnership with Cricket West Indies
The partnership covers an initial a three-year period with Apex as CWI’s Exclusive Sustainability Partner.
10/22/2021
Panama braces for ‘Pandora Papers’
ICIJ promises to reveal ‘most expansive expose of financial secrecy yet’
10/22/2021
Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring - October 2021
The FATF does not call for the application of enhanced due diligence measures to be applied to these jurisdictions, but encourages its members and all jurisdictions to take into account the information presented below in their risk analysis.
10/22/2021
FATF Public Statement on Pandora Papers
The FATF has long warned of the dangers associated with networks of anonymous shell companies and legal arrangements.
10/20/2021
JTC Acquires Due Diligence Services firm
This acquisition forms part of JTC’s ongoing strategy of continuously developing their well-established fund solutions capability to add true value to the expertise and services offered to clients.
10/20/2021
SPACs: what should be included in a Luxembourg prospectus?
This Public Statement has been supplemented by specific guidelines issued by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) in August 2021.
10/20/2021
Funds & Investment Management Update- Ireland And Luxembourg- Q3 2021
The Central Bank's approach in relation to cryptoassets will be kept under review
10/19/2021
Rule Against Perpetuities: Supreme Court Guidance
In considering the exercise of its discretion under section 4 of the RAPAA, the Court had regard to Bermudian jurisprudence concerning comparable legislative provisions and expressed its approval of the following principles:
10/19/2021
Estate Planning: Certainty in Uncertain Times
In particular, consideration should be given to the creation of powers of attorney, enduring powers of attorney and heath care, or personal welfare, declarations as a part of proper estate planning.