Managers of Wealth Offshore

Intergenerational wealth transfer planning part 1: By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail

The client must consider the degree of freedom they are comfortable for the recipient(s) to have in administering and devolving the assets.

Rights and Liabilities of Limited Partners of Exempted Limited Partnerships in the Cayman Islands

An ELP does not have separate legal personality (unlike a Cayman company) and acts through its general partner.

Pinel Advocates advises Invinity Energy Systems on Scheme of Arrangement

There are only a few Schemes of Arrangement in Jersey each year and this one was the first of 2025.

Central Bank releases findings of latest commercial bank fees analysis

Fidelity Bank the regulator noted, stood out for its low penalty fees.

‘Let your feet do talking’ over bank fee concerns

The Central Bank survey found that, for the six months to end-December 2024, commercial bank fees in The Bahamas exhibited “mixed trends” with those for digital transactions

Bridging the $51 trillion gap: asset-intensive reinsurance in Bermuda

Many of these private capital AIR structures are domiciled, and have operations, in Bermuda.

HSBC says there is 'no preferred offeror' in takeover talks

Confidential information to be handed to 'a number' of prospective offerors

Saffery Trust flexible working policy hailed ‘a game changer’ by staff

The results showed that 92% of respondents had used their flexi-time to attend an appointment

Forward Group secures approval for funds business

We are delighted to have secured JFSC approval

Isle of Man FSA sets out two-year financial crime prevention programme

Projects form part of wider approach being delivered across regulator’s four supervisory divisions

Understanding the changes to the Proceeds of Crime Act: Insights from our conversation with the FRA

The discussion explored the significant updates to the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process in the Cayman Islands.

PIPA Guidance on Financial Services (Bermuda)

A controversy about PIPA’s interpretation that the report arguably settles is its guidance that all organisations

Changes to the BVI beneficial ownership rules: What you really need to know

This mirrors the provisions of the BCA relating to share register errors and is a welcome change.

Cayman STAR Trusts: A Powerful Structure for Employee Benefit Trusts and Master Insurance Policies

Their perpetuity, neutrality, asset protection and purpose-driven flexibility make them uniquely suited for these applications.

Facebook posts, discrimination and employment – the Guernsey and Jersey perspective

Guernsey legislation mirrors the language of the English legislation in providing protection from discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief.

Enhancements to employment rights including rest breaks and neonatal care leave being progressed

This work is based on feedback from a series of public consultations held in 2024, with the summary results now available on the Government Consultation website.

Require firms to report their impact on nature, Government urged

Green Alliance is calling on ministers to set a timeline for mandatory nature reporting by companies.

Guernsey: Private Trust Companies and Private Trust Foundations

The board of directors of the PTC may be constituted by family members

Over £300k spent on Gov CEO recruitment in last four years

The report revealed that over £360,000 has been spent since 2017 on Government CEO recruitment

Cayman Islands: In pursuit of robust and efficient justice

These factors combine to offer an environment that fosters the growth of attractive and efficient structures for private clients for the longer term.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance