11/20/2017
Malta: Banks’ New Capital Requirements
A Bank’s Governance Is All About Managing Risk
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
11/17/2017
AML Regulations to take effect 31 May 2018 for unregulated investment and insurance entities
Investment funds which are regulated under the Mutual Funds Law were, and remain, classed as conducting RFB and so are required to comply with AML/CFT legislation.
11/16/2017
Luxembourg is the Delaware of Europe
These international nuances can work to Luxembourg's advantage by virtue of it being the hub of the European funds industry and a nexus for global funds distribution.
11/16/2017
Trends and innovation in Luxembourg fund services
When appointing a counterparty to provide fund administration services, a fund manager doesn't want to have to appoint several other counterparties.
11/16/2017
Luxembourg’s limited partnership regime covers all options
The Luxembourg limited partnership has a number of advantages over the English limited partnership.
11/15/2017
Isle of Man reveals key commission disclosure details
The code standardises the Kid requirements and includes mandatory information and how it must be presented to clients.
11/15/2017
Alter Domus to acquire US investment services firm
It currently has over USD180bn of assets under administration.
11/14/2017
PIC debuts offshore wind investment with Walney debt financing
The investment provides a good match for PIC’s pension liabilities with predictable CPI-linked, secured and amortising cash flows, it said.
11/14/2017
LOM House opens in Bahamas
The purchase of the new office, named LOM House, was marked with a traditional Bermuda roof wetting.
11/14/2017
Are Swiss banks really willing to lift the veil of secrecy?
Once home to an estimated one-third of the world's hidden money, Swiss banks have agreed to the disclosure after decades of powerful pressure from a range of governments.
11/12/2017
St Kitts and Nevis announce diplomatic ties with Mozambique
Going forward St Kitts and Nevis and Mozambique have an opportunity to build greater people-to-people links and government-to-government partnerships.
11/07/2017
Cayman Finance responds to sensational reports exploiting illegal data hack
Cayman is a transparent, tax neutral jurisdiction and not a tax haven.
11/07/2017
What is the problem with offshore investments?
Why is there anything wrong with managing your affairs to be as tax efficient as possible?
11/06/2017
Safer banking
The ECB had to take tough decisions on those banks in the eurozone that did not have their house in order.
10/31/2017
Changes to the JFSC Codes of Practice
The requirement for a custodian/depository to a closed-ended fund to have a minimum regulatory capital of £250,000, whereas the current requirement is £10,000.
10/29/2017
City of London/EU Tries to 'Enforce Ghost Tax Rule' by Probing UK Multinationals Policy
The timing is very suspect.
10/26/2017
Luxembourg commodity finance Sicav suspended
The Luxembourg regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier , has been notified.
10/24/2017
Cayman Islands latest jurisdiction to unveil foundations legislation
In a guidance document detailing the main points of the new Cayman foundations legislation.
10/23/2017
IoM extends Code of Practice consultation period
The statement extending the deadline for the consultation period
10/22/2017
Guernsey waives promoter licences for over 100 territories
The regulations are in force from today.