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Foreclosure rules overhauled to protect Cayman Islands homeowners

The amendments also address what was described as a significant gap in the previous framework.

Cayman government to dissolve Auditors Oversight Authority

The bill also includes provisions to validate prior decisions of the AOA board, providing clarity and confirmation of prior regulatory actions.

Privy Council ruling expands powers of trust protectors

The court emphasised that the extent of a protector’s powers depends on the wording of the trust instrument.

Jersey moves closer to whistleblowing protection

The draft law introduces a formal ‘protected disclosure’ regime.

Privy Council ruling has major implications for Cayman’s trusts

Some considered that the protector could only veto the decision on the grounds that it was illegal or irrational.

Seychelles Corporate Governance: The New Landscape for 2026

This is not just another compliance exercise.

Tribunal issues landmark decision on disability discrimination and unfair dismissal in Guernsey

The tribunal found she had a disability under the Ordinance, and that the employer was aware of her disability, but concluded no discrimination occurred.

Millions in unpaid pensions may never be recovered

Employment Minister Michael Myles warned that a significant portion of that sum may never be recovered because around half of the companies in question have not renewed their trade and business licences.

Utilities regulator and government strengthen collaboration to enhance market oversight and consumer protection

The engagement provided an opportunity to align on key regulatory priorities and discuss the tools, resources and legislative framework required to support a modern, effective regulator.

BOV to issue quarterly announcements on credit portfolio base rates

Bank keeps its Base Rates unchanged.

Updates to Banking Codes following changes to depositor compensation

This standard sets out how banks must explain the scheme to customers

Guernsey introduces seven-year deferral for taxation of share-based awards

This seven‑year deferral model is a departure from previous practice

Trusts (Jersey) Amendment Law 2026

The Trusts Amendment is about clarity and confirmation to reflect industry practice. It is not about fundamental change.

New financial services bills will expand opportunities, PM says

This amendment strengthens our system in several important ways.

Jersey clarifies secured creditors’ statutory priority over trustee liens

A central feature of Jersey trust law is that trustees hold a lien over trust assets

Navigating Bermuda’s New Recovery Planning Requirements: A Roadmap for Commercial Insurers

Along with the Guidance Note, BMA also released a Stakeholder Letter (Letter) which contains the BMA’s responses to industry feedback on the prior iteration of the Guidance Note (released on 10 April 2025).

Housing rules to allow families to retain inheritance land

President Muizzu said the rule would be revised so that land exceeding the 400 square foot threshold can instead be transferred to a family member, including a spouse, child or sibling.

BOJ moving to strengthen payment services regulation

The move also comes as the central bank continues to upgrade the country’s payment infrastructure

Emerging trends in Guernsey regulatory enforcement: Lessons, pitfalls and practical guidance

The goal for the regulator is to ensure that licensed businesses did not become empty shells relying on group entities or third parties for compliance

Brazil Freezes Crypto Tax Rules

The consultation now on hold would have addressed the additional foreign exchange dimension introduced by the central bank's November classification.

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