Managers of Wealth Offshore

Jersey Wills for non-Jersey domiciled clients

If the Jersey Will is more complex, requires trust clauses to be inserted, or if extensive legal advice is sought, the cost may exceed this and will be time-costed at the fee earner's hourly rate.

Retirees asked to declare state posts to Pension Office

There are 13 state agencies operating separate pension schemes.

Extracting capital from a Bermuda company

A company that has issued redeemable preference shares may redeem such at the option of the company or at the option of the holder of such shares.

Atlas Insurance launches Atlas HomeLet, a tailored insurance solution for landlords

With several rental properties insured under a single policy, there is a significant reduction in the landlords’ insurance costs through a single administrative fee together with a simpler management of the policy.

SME sector strengthened as government’s financial reporting requirements improve access to credit says Financial Secretary

Despite initial challenges, Wilson said the results have been transformative.

Guernsey Finance scandal is “closed”

Rumours about the initial incident started spreading around Guernsey, and further afield, in mid-November.

Proposal to change States financial rules launched

The idea of permanent balance was that we can't spend more money than you've got coming in.

BVI Companies & Limited Partnerships: Key Beneficial Ownership and Statutory Register Filing Deadlines

For all the Filings: collate and provide all required information to their BVI registered agent for filing with the Registrar by 31 March 2026.

IT firm warns of labour challenges facing Cayman businesses

It said the 2018 creation of Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman marked a move toward integrated workforce planning.

Malta’s listed companies face governance gap ahead of June 2026 board diversity deadline

According to the Malta Chamber’s 2024 Family Business Survey, only 67% of local businesses have functioning boards

The journey to qualifying as an advocate in Jersey and Guernsey

In Guernsey, qualification follows a two-part process that aspirants can complete in any order.

Interest rate for late payments in commercial transactions

In the case of transactions between undertakings and public authorities, the period for payment shall be thirty calendar days

CSSF Circular 25/901: modernisation and streamlining of Luxembourg funds

The Circular does not apply to European long-term investment funds

Bermuda Prohibits Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors

The Companies Act has also been amended to mandate the disclosure of additional details concerning alternate directors.

AI ruling from Bermuda Supreme Court

The defendant party provided expert evidence that it was able to comply with its e-disclosure obligations at a relatively compressed time frame

US extends visa bond requirement to some Caribbean countries

The original list of 13 countries announced in August 2025 has since been expanded by 25 more, bringing the total to 38.

Merkanti Bank to surrender licence amid plans to ‘streamline’ operations

All its customer deposits are set to be repaid in full, with the move to an unregulated entity taking place over the “coming months”.

Cayman funds urged to close beneficial ownership gaps

“The regulations are clear that whoever acts as contact person must have the operational ability to access beneficial ownership information.”

More board shake-ups as BOJ sets new rules

The BOJ published a consultation paper in December 2024

Publications Clarifying Schedule 2: The JFSC's proposals for revision of guidance for Article 36 of the Proceeds of Crime Law

The Draft Guidelines make it clear that reconsidering and reassessing whether activities are caught is an obligation and one which must be ongoing, especially where there are trigger events.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance