12/31/2018
Offshore business has grown swiftly since the 1960s. Today, international financial centres are a critical part of the global economy, providing a space for new industries to thrive
12/28/2018
The Central Bank, in its own statement, said the NSDP launch had resulted from collaboration between the Government’s key agencies, and would allow the public to “obtain key reports and data on the economy from one location”.
12/28/2018
The Swiss government doesn't normally comment central bank policy.
12/23/2018
The Code published today seeks to protect the public and to clarify the Authority’s expectations in terms of the custody of digital assets.
12/21/2018
As part of our Brexit preparations, we will make a rule to preserve the existing Handbook treatment in respect of Gibraltar in the post exit day Handbook.
12/21/2018
But equally, there has been a substantial body of what many would classify as new or expanded regulation which may have followed after the crisis in time, but has not truly been a response to it.
12/21/2018
The Court made a forfeiture order in September (see here for our earlier update) which Mr Heykers appealed.
12/21/2018
The Minister of State said that all territories where Pakistani citizens may stash their funds are in FBR’s focus.
12/21/2018
The breaches arose from “serious shortcomings in RSAII’s internal controls and corporate governance frameworks enabling certain individuals within RSAII to deliberately manipulate claim reserve estimates through the under-reserving of multiple
12/21/2018
The move will enable Guernsey to build on the island's market-leading position in the regulated pensions sector.
12/20/2018
Raznovich, who is originally from Argentina, is in a same-sex marriage with his British husband, who is a lawyer with a leading offshore law firm.
12/20/2018
The Premier has said if Cayman is named on the list it could have serious reputational implications.
12/20/2018
Taxpayers now face heightened penalties and potentially, longer disclosure periods as compared to the original OVDP.
12/20/2018
The laws were introduced after the European Union threatened the dependencies with inclusion on its 2019 tax blacklist, along with 62 other places.
12/20/2018
The move will enable Guernsey to build on the island’s market-leading position in the regulated pensions sector.
12/20/2018
That number is the highest recorded figure to date, with the growth driven by the alternative asset classes, including a 41% rise in private equity fund values, 18% rise in hedge fund values and 11% rise in real estate fund values.
12/19/2018
This briefing summarises the main elements of the Law.
12/19/2018
First published in Connect Guernsey December 2018
12/19/2018
Ogier's 'responsive, meticulous and knowledgeable' Private Client and Trusts team has been promoted to the top tier in the latest Legal 500 guide.
12/19/2018
Whistleblowing in financial services businesses over the last few years has been promoted by the establishment of whistleblowing hotlines to report regulatory misconduct