Managers of Wealth Offshore

Luxembourg publishes new BEPS-compliant draft of IP regime

If approved, the new rules would be applicable as from fiscal year 2018.

Blacklisted tax havens could face four types of sanctions

The document also stated that sanctions imposed by EU member countries should be “appropriate in the context of their national tax legislation.

‘Ganbei Guernsey’ will mark first year in Hong Kong

The three panellists will present real-life case studies of how Guernsey provided a solution for their business or clients.

FinReg Summer Update 2017 - Jersey

The introduction of the JFSC's new policy on outsourcing will have also required some attention.

New guidelines from Channel Islands Competition & Regulatory Authorities

CICRA is now actively encouraging all applicants to meet with CICRA to discuss the transaction before submitting a draft application for review.

Swiss Firm Settles Charges It Helped Americans Evade Taxes

This investigation is being overseen by the Office’s Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit.

Mauritius and Switzerland sign Foreign Office Consultation Mechanism

In her address, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs highlighted that both Switzerland and Mauritius share friendly and warm ties

The Bahamas offers Associate in Captive Insurance scholarships

Recipients should be interested in the captive sector and intend to work in or assist the industry.

IoM to go ahead with proposed closed-ended scheme, exempt manager reg changes

There are also ‘grandfathering’ provisions in relation to existing companies that are not looking to raise further capital from investors.

Channel Islands' competition regulator issues new merger control guidance - Ogier

The new guidelines also include a number of changes to the process for making the merger application

Tax transparency: today and tomorrow

One of the biggest global initiatives addressing tax evasion has been the Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), launched by the OECD in 2013.

SEC secures $800 million settlement with alleged overseas stock manipulator

Overseas Stock Manipulator Settles SEC Charges

SEBI bans trading on 331 'shell' cos

The government has been taking on shell companies suspecting irregular transactions after a ban on high-value currency bills late last year

Eco Fund liquidator replaced in blow to Isle of Man regulator

An Isle of Man judge has ruled that the liquidator appointed to the collapsed Eco Resources Fund should be replaced despite objections from the island’s Financial Services Authority.

Swiss cite India's strong data security laws for auto-sharing banking info

The fact sheet and the notification, published in German, also talks about Switzerland looking to explore greater access to Indian market

Ipes-backed ID Register reaches first year anniversary

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has updated its guidance to encourage firms to improve the cost effectiveness of Client Due Diligence

New beneficial ownership regime takes effect

The agreement modernises the way in which the BVI competent authorities may gain access to beneficial ownership information of BVI companies.

Cayman Islands: Data protection law set for 2019 start

Mr. Liebaers said he hopes the legal changes will be viewed as generally positive

Brexit pushes Guernsey FSC into licence fee rise

Mason has presided over a number of cost-cutting exercises that have allowed GFSC to keep its increases at 2%.

Global business advisory firm launches specialist director support services in Cayman

We can offer investors the option of using a specialist director and managing the situation out of court.

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