04/16/2018
Bahamas waits anxiously for news of EU ‘blacklist’ removal
The bloc’s finance ministers meet as part of the EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council, with whom the final decision rests.
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
04/15/2018
Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime Update
The Amending Laws modify who must comply with the beneficial ownership regime and impose new filing obligations on out of scope companies.
04/15/2018
The Financial Complexity Index 2018
Meeting the global challenge of local accounting and tax compliance
04/13/2018
Pension schemes, funds licence extension
Occupational retirement schemes may be established for or by an employer/s or an association of employers whose principal purpose is the provision of retirement benefits to employees.
04/13/2018
Irish central bank warns firms to brace for major Brexit disruption
He called on financial firms operating in Ireland to prepare for the plausible worst-case scenarios as the final outcome of talks remains so unclear.
04/13/2018
Irish central bank warns firms to brace for major Brexit disruption
He called on financial firms operating in Ireland to prepare for the plausible worst-case scenarios as the final outcome of talks remains so unclear.
04/13/2018
Brexit’s offshore secrets
Banks has declined to answer questions about the origin of the bailout funds, while a spokesman for STM said the company did not supply the money or have any direct connection with the rescue.
04/12/2018
Mauritius freezes 58 bank accounts linked to Angola's sovereign wealth fund
The son of José Eduardo dos Santos, Angola’s former president, Jose Filomeno dos Santos was until recently the head of the national sovereign wealth fund.
04/11/2018
Russia Considers Creation of 2 Tax Havens Over US Sanctions – Reports
A source told Vedomosti that the initiative had been talked about for some time, but the recent sanctions created a new momentum for the discussions.
04/11/2018
HMRC accused of extending APN powers
The Revenue has launched a consultation into tackling vehicles designed to move funds offshore and out the reach of the UK tax authorities
04/10/2018
Mauritius Suspends Quantum Funds After Angola Official Visit
Seven funds invested cash from Angola’s sovereign-wealth fund
04/09/2018
Regulator's clarification on Guernsey private funds will fuel growth
The use of the term "warranty" had perhaps led to an initially over-cautious approach in the marketplace – but despite the misunderstandings, Craig said that the model was still gaining traction in the market.
04/06/2018
Legal Entity Identifiers: The Cyprus perspective - Harneys
Cyprus has given full effect to MiFID II through the enactment of the Investment Services and Investment Activities
04/05/2018
Jersey’s FSC consults on regulating defined benefit transfer advice
Such advice will constitute investment business for the purposes of FSJL, and will be subject to regulation by the JFSC.
04/01/2018
T&T, Vietnam Seeking Closer Ties with Cuba
Communist Cuba and Vietnam first established diplomatic relations in 1960, born out of a shared goal to promote socialism and sustainable development.
03/28/2018
A brief history of business laws in Mauritius since 1968
The Constitution therefore provided the framework for Parliament to enact laws to promote and protect business and the fruits of business.
03/28/2018
President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries visits the GFSC
Marjorie is the first IFoA President to be based outside the UK, and has extensive experience in the consulting and reinsurance fields.
03/27/2018
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Mr Speaker, our last Budget has proven our commitment to Bermudians by growing government.
03/26/2018
Pilatus: the headache that won’t go away
The timing was inauspicious for a number of reasons.
03/23/2018
Staying afloat in a sea of regulatory change: priorities for 2018 - TMF
A key lesson from CRS early adopters is that FATCA and CRS are still being confused and interpreted as part of the same legislative piece, while they are two different requirements.