03/10/2021
Short-form mergers – Changyou judgment confirms appraisal rights in the Cayman Islands
A typical 'long-form merger' must ordinarily be approved by a special majority of its members
03/10/2021
FATF listing and the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands has taken definitive action in recent years to update its compliance regimes to surpass changing global standards
03/10/2021
8,523,334 shares were subscribed for in connection with the placing and TEAM intends to use the proceeds to fund its acquisition-driven strategy.
03/10/2021
The new joint venture will accelerate feature development of the industry-leading regulatory technology, SILO Compliance System, and aims to expand its market reach through BDO's sales channels and customers.
03/09/2021
The fines have been getting bigger for organisations, and in Guernsey, an individual has faced fines too.
03/09/2021
The IPO is the largest ever listing for a Russian retailer and the largest Russian IPO since 2014.
03/09/2021
Publication of a joint statement of the European Supervisory Authorities with respect to the application of SFDR
03/09/2021
The French Government has imposed a number of sanctions on blacklisted countries, including applying withholding taxes at a higher rate on financial transactions involving blacklisted countries.
03/09/2021
The head of Jersey’s financial watchdog has said that a disgraced fund manager’s attempts to start a new venture in Jersey have led to the impression that the island can be used as a “back door."
03/09/2021
In the reporting period between 2019-2020, the FIUTT adjusted its supervisory activities due to the challenges of COVID-19.
03/09/2021
The amendments include the removal of the Cayman Islands from the list of equivalent jurisdictions
03/08/2021
Jersey financial regulator attacks Neil Woodford’s relaunch plan
Channel island vows to uphold strong protections for fund investors
03/08/2021
The move does not directly impact doing business with or through the Cayman Islands. But being placed on the FATF’s so-called grey list is a blow to Cayman’s reputation as a financial centre.
03/05/2021
Anti-money laundering: Cayman is held to a higher standard
The move does not directly impact doing business with or through the Cayman Islands. But being placed on the FATF’s so-called grey list is a blow to Cayman’s reputation as a financial centre.
03/05/2021
Trust company fined $835,000 for opening ‘gateway to possible money laundering’ in Angola
An investment scheme involving tycoon Jean-Claude Bastos de Morais exposed in ICIJ’s Paradise Papers investigation bore “obvious” risks of possible corruption, a Jersey court finds.
03/05/2021
Missing the mark? Why the future of beneficial ownership rules hangs in the balance
The onus is not on the individual but on the government to make the case.
03/05/2021
Isabel dos Santos’ Maltese consulting firm served with $230,000 tax bill
The Angolan billionaire’s company had “no intention” to carry out economic activity in Malta, the island nation’s authorities said.
03/05/2021
The inclusion of the Cayman Islands on the Monitoring List has no direct consequences for investors or clients using Cayman Islands structures.
03/04/2021
Skipton International welcomes Stamp Duty Holiday extension
The holiday allows overseas resident purchasers to generate as much as a £15,000 saving on a property purchased at £500,000.
03/04/2021
Cyprus to lift veil of secrecy with register of company owners
Experts predict some companies will shift jurisdiction rather than reveal their beneficial owners.