Managers of Wealth Offshore

Central Bank releases agency banking consultation paper

The paper explores the possibility of expanding the role of the Post Office Savings Bank as such an entity.

The future of consumer credit in Jersey

This article will be of relevance to any person in Jersey engaging in lending or activities related to lending, such as credit broking or debt adjusting.

Comprehensive support: From OLAF investigations and dawn raids to enforcement

Ogier can navigate clients through the intricacies of OLAF procedures, providing precise support for investigations, dawn raids and enforcement.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission announces streamlined private fund regime

The new look PIF regime is an example of this commitment, and our focus on enhancing Guernsey through innovation, simplicity and ease of use.  

New PIF rules - the latest innovation in Guernsey funds regulation

The 2025 Rules bring greater flexibility and simplification to Guernsey's fund regulations

BMA warns of fraudulent claims on social media

The BMA reminded the public to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of any financial services provider before engaging in business.

Guernsey private fund reforms to open up new opportunities

The changes also put the Guernsey regime out of line with competitor offshore private fund regimes that require a cap on investor numbers.

Agency Banking proposed to expand financial access across The Bahamas

“Residents of these islands have in some cases been categorised as ‘unbanked’ and ‘underserved’, in so far as access is concerned.”

Fraud Squad warns: Dont click the link!

Once the link is clicked, however, the perpetrators are able to gain unauthorised access to the victim’s personal financial information

Resealing foreign grants of probate in the BVI

The Act now recognises 67 jurisdictions from which grants of probate can be resealed in the BVI. This now includes grants from:

Bermuda: The vital role of the principal representative

The BMA’s powers, combined with the duties of the principal representative, contribute to the robust supervision of Bermuda’s insurance sector.

Greece Eases Offshore Rules for Politicians’ Relatives, Sparking Transparency Concerns

The government now argues that this sweeping restriction infringed on individual economic freedoms and needed to be modernized.

Cayman Islands: Growth in use of parallel funds structures

It offers significant benefits, including no corporate income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax, making it attractive for fund managers as well as investors.

BMA issues order against David Douglas King

The BMA determined that Mr King failed to ensure that Swift Intermediaries complied with statutory obligations under the Insurance Act

Statutory mergers and consolidations in the Cayman Islands

The Plan must be authorised by a special resolution of the members of each constituent company

Cayman AEOI: 2025 Updates and Deadlines

Investment managers can stay on top of AEOI compliance by bringing on an external service provider to handle registration and filings.

Deadline for submission of FATCA & CRS reports is 31 July 2025

All Cayman Islands entities classified as a financial institution under FATCA & CRS (In-scope entities) must complete and file their annual FATCA & CRS reports for 2024

Two new forms added to myJFSC

This form can be found on the relevant Forms page alongside other AMLSP forms, on myJFSC.

Cayman Finance CEO calls for balanced approach to immigration reform

McIntosh calls for swifter processing of permits

Judges’ retirement age to rise as government proposes new standards czar for judiciary

He said the Association of Judges and Magistrates were willing to engage on the reforms and cooperated as such.

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