01/03/2018
The UK's proposed new royalty withholding tax
The plan is that the new royalty withholding will apply from April 2019 where a non-UK resident entity making sales in the UK pays a royalty to a connected party in a low tax jurisdiction
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
01/02/2018
Gibraltar launches blockchain regulatory first
The team expect to be very busy in the coming months, and are looking forward to working on some interesting and innovative ideas with applicants.
01/02/2018
Jersey lawmakers to consider new consumer protection regulation
The new law would ban 31 “unfair practices” outright
01/02/2018
Long Live Bermuda Trusts – Dis-applying the Rule Against Perpetuities
The 2009 Act had dis-applied the Rule for all trusts established after 1 August 2009, except trusts owning real property in Bermuda.
01/02/2018
Cayman’s banking sector continued slide in 2016
Local banks see growth
12/26/2017
Bahamas government eases foreign exchange restrictions
The changes will come into effect as of February 1, 2018
12/22/2017
Russia to extend offshore wealth amnesty
He added that the President noted the need of improvement of the investment climate, reduction of administrative barriers and increase of labor productivity.
12/20/2017
TISE launches new LEI service
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has today launched a new service to assist local financial services firms with obtaining a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI).
12/20/2017
The most mind-blowing cryptocurrency ICO of all time is going on right now
No matter how awesome and world-changing the blockchain platform or whatever the company might be developing might turn out to be, it won’t be connected to the tokens.
12/20/2017
TORA Launches AI-driven Pre-trade Analytics Tool
TORA’s new AI TCA product moves beyond traditional TCA by using AI techniques to accurately estimate price slippage for trades before they enter the market.
12/13/2017
Zug digital WM teams up with BDO for AM service platform
The new service combines a RegTech tool with more traditional offerings, including compliance and risk management.
12/12/2017
OECD seeks input on new tax rules requiring disclosure of CRS avoidance arrangements and offshore structures
Public input is sought on all aspects of these model rules.
12/12/2017
The Bahamas prepares risk-based approach to regulatory oversight
Updating the regulatory regime is being proposed to remove and address elements that may cause The Bahamas to be viewed as a less attractive jurisdiction.
12/12/2017
FCA slammed for failings linked to passporting Cyprus adviser
Townsend also criticised a lack of openness in a decision letter from the FCA
12/06/2017
Guernsey welcomes EU reaffirmation of 'cooperative jurisdiction' status
The Code Group's screening process initially involved 92 non-EU countries and jurisdictions.
12/06/2017
Jersey unveils new data protection legislation
This legislation will be essential to facilitate trade and ensure that law enforcement authorities in Jersey can continue to cooperate with their colleagues in other jurisdictions.
12/05/2017
OECD releases first peer reviews of the BEPS Action 5 minimum standard on spontaneous exchange on tax rulings
The annual report includes almost 50 country-specific recommendations on issues such as improving the timeliness of the exchange of information
12/04/2017
Bermuda re/insurers required to take stress tests by BMA
The BMA said that the purpose of the tests is specifically to assess the impact of the losses, as determined using proprietary/vendor models
12/01/2017
Cayman Government must approve pensions fund transfers
The savings transfers will depend to a certain degree on the transfer country’s financial regulatory regime, he said.
12/01/2017
JFSC warning on Initial Coin Offerings
The notice follows other recent warnings from countries including the UK, US, Canada, Germany, Singapore, among others regarding this type of activity.