05/16/2018
Cayman’s offshore rivals target crypto market
This will create a unique auditing framework to regulate blockchain investment operations, such as ICOs.
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
05/16/2018
GDPR - priorities for Jersey and Guernsey funds and service providers
The GDPR builds on existing legislation and seeks to harmonise and enhance data protection and privacy laws across the EU.
05/16/2018
Financial Crime Governance, Risk and Compliance – Smaller Firms in the Trust and Corporate Service Provider Sector
The Commission undertook a similar review of fund administrators in 2016 and wished to assess the differences and similarities in approach to governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
05/16/2018
GFSC releases 2017 Annual Report
My association with Guernsey now extends to over 25 Years and over that period my experience has been mainly good
05/09/2018
Zedra acquires Malta-based fiduciary firm
Quaestum is an independent fiduciary services firm employing a select team of industry professionals with a vast experience in different areas of consultancy and financial services.
05/09/2018
Advising on overseas pensions involves know-how and ethics
To understand the changes announced by the DWP in March
05/08/2018
EU To Implements GDR In The Bahamas
The first step towards determining compliance is to become knowledgeable about the new regulations.
05/08/2018
The Bahamas – Clearly the Next Best Financial Services License
The FCA was once seen as the only jurisdiction where firms aspired to get a license though this has changed
05/04/2018
BAHAMAS: 'No Intention' Of Making Owners Registry Public
Registered agents will also have access to the proposed Bahamas' Beneficial Ownership Registry, but only for purposes of updating or adding to the records - they cannot conduct searches.
05/04/2018
Guernsey welcomes mutual recognition call in think tank report
The Institute of Economic Affairs has made the recommendation as part of a report on improving global financial services regulation and fostering economic growth and innovation after the UK leaves the European Union.
05/03/2018
Transparency in the territories – public ownership registers in Cayman, Bermuda and the BVI
The amendment's long-term benefits are likely to centre on image and influence.
05/02/2018
UK won’t impose its will on the Isle of Man
It means places like the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands will be required to introduce a register revealing the beneficial owners of assets held in the jurisdiction.
05/02/2018
UK Caribbean territories ordered to open up about secretive companies
Overseas territories and crown dependencies have come under increasing pressure to reveal who is behind anonymously owned companies
05/02/2018
Guernsey Policy & Resources Committee President welcomes House of Commons result
The Labour Party has withdrawn its attempt to impose domestic policy on the Islands when presented with a better understanding of the constitutional position.
05/02/2018
Financial Literacy Campaign Launched
The campaign features a website highlighting monthly educational videos, blog posts, and tools that seek to enable persons to make smarter choices with their funds.
05/02/2018
Britain backs legislation that could squeeze Caricom associate members
The amendment would require the UK Government to take steps to provide that British Overseas Territories establish publicly accessible registers of the beneficial ownership of companies.
05/02/2018
How Britain is finally fighting back against dirty money in our tax havens
Every year, more than a trillion dollars are stolen from the poorest countries on earth.
05/02/2018
How UK’s anti-money laundering bill affects BVI
The amendment mandates that public registers of beneficial ownership be imposed on the BVI and other British Overseas Territories by the year 2020.
05/01/2018
Jersey Completes Multi-Jurisdictional Review of Exchange of Notes on Beneficial Ownership
This has ensured that the most adequate, accurate and current information is able to be exchanged quickly with the relevant law enforcement and tax authorities, in pursuit of the worldwide fight against financial crime.
05/01/2018
Chief Minister Meets UK Ministers to Address Constitutional Concerns with Amendments to Sanctions and AML Bill
“The speed with which the UK Government has intervened on this issue demonstrates the value of our close co-operation and our centuries of shared heritage.”