Managers of Wealth Offshore

Three Caribbean countries to benefit from World Bank funding

The project is funded by a combination of donors and mechanisms.

‘Know Your Assets’ for Due Diligence Best Practice

With decades of experience and accumulated knowledge in KYC and due diligence / compliance, the Maples Group can leverage a large team

Bahamas Trade Marks Act implemented

Accompanying rules have not yet been published and it is currently unclear as to whether there will be any changes to the official fees.

Priority under the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012: A game of snakes and ladders?

Suffice to say priority under the Security Interests (Jersey) Law 2012 (the SIJL) is complicated and differs depending on the type of Jersey situs intangible movable security that you are securing.

10 things you need to know about… using a Cayman Islands SPV to structure a CLO transaction

The Cayman Islands are a tax neutral jurisdiction

Insolvency Practitioners' Roles and Responsibilities - Jurisdictional Insights - Jersey

Worldwide, insolvency practitioners have similar objectives

CRS and FATCA: The Basics for Private Wealth

The reporting is done on an annual basis rather than being based on specific requests issued by one tax authority to another.

BOJ looks beyond sign of recession to growth

A double dip would put Jamaica in a technical recession.

Government slammed for unsustainable spending by outgoing auditor

Government expenditure on healthcare increased by 74% over the six years ending in 2023, and now accounts for nearly a quarter of government expenditure.

Fitch finds positives in life insurance reforms

The ratings agency said the BMA’s changes have led to increases in pricing

Switzerland: Draft decree approved for financial information exchange and crypto reporting

The decree is intended to align Switzerland’s financial reporting framework with international standards on tax transparency and information exchange.

Regulator opens consultation on future of Jersey’s telecoms market

Telecoms services and the regulatory framework are critical to Jersey’s economy.

Changes to first-time registration of immigration permission in Ireland

The Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) will now be the sole department responsible for these applications

Ogier Global awarded ISAE 3402 Type II accreditation

ISAE 3402 was developed by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and published by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

Register or renew with ODPA to avoid penalties

The annual registration fee is based on the number of ‘full-time equivalent’ staff in each organisation

ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2025: Cayman Islands

Suzanne Correy, Louise Cowley and Akshay Naidoo provide an analysis of the laws and regulations on mergers and acquisitions in the Cayman Islands.

British Virgin Islands Regulatory Obligations and Filing Deadlines 2025

This update covers British Virgin Islands key regulatory obligations and filing deadlines for 2025.

ESMA consults on simplified disclosure templates for private securitisations

The stated objective of the Consultation is to streamline disclosure templates for private securitisations.

“Fair Value” In Appraisal Actions Under The Companies Act 1981 S 106(6)

The parties each instructed a technical mining expert and a valuation expert to support their respective positions

Cayman Islands: Sky-high standards in STAR trusts

Cayman trusts can cover the full range: discretionary or fixed interest, beneficial or purpose, reserved powers or fully managed, innovative or entirely traditional depending on settlor requirements.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance