Managers of Wealth Offshore

CIMA announces amnesty for directors who have not met administrative requirements

CIMA's amnesty is only available to registered directors of fewer than 20 covered entities who have more than two years of unpaid annual fees and penalties.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission updates its guidance notes for private trust companies

The latest guidance issued by the Commission on 3 September 2025 (the "Guidance"), which is an evolution of and not a marked departure from earlier guidance, applies equally to PTCs and to PTFs.

Lecture explores misuse of legal structures in financial crime

The assessment will feed into the 2027 Caribbean Financial Action Task Force review of Cayman’s framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.

BMA targets ‘greenwashing’ with new fund rules

Likewise, a fund that does not invest in insurance-linked securities, a key Bermuda market, would be prohibited from including “ILS” in its name.

Send in the Troops? Proportionality, notice and the appointment of joint provisional liquidators in the Cayman Islands

The case law on the appointment of JPLs is relatively well-settled.

Saint Lucia selected as first to test World Bank tool against trade-based money laundering

The sessions aim to identify TBML typologies and vulnerabilities, improve inter-agency co-ordination and strengthen policy responses.

Bedell Cristin secure stay of eviction in high-profile Guernsey property dispute

Advocate Jon Barclay has secured a three-year stay of eviction for his client Belmiro de Freitas

Jersey’s Social Security System – How £500 million a year is raised and spent

Benefits of £387 million were paid in 2024, of which pension payments accounted for £255 million.

What the JFSC’s PEP Feedback Means for Compliance Leaders in 2025

It shows that the JFSC is sharpening its focus on risk led governance and expects firms to move beyond surface level controls.

Isle of Man ramps up fight against financial crime

Progress will be showcased at this week’s Countering Financial Crime Conference

Bank to channel MVR 13M from 2025 budget to ruling PNC

Funds will be distributed among registered parties with at least 10,000 members, with PNC receiving the largest share followed by MDP

Why A-Level Mathematics matters for Cayman students considering a career in financial services

This means, for Caymanian students passionate about financial studies, failing to choose A-Level Mathematics can significantly restrict future career opportunities.

CIBC reaffirms commitment to train and hire Caymanians

During her recent visit, Billy and members of the bank’s local management team met with the minister to reaffirm the bank’s commitment to workforce development.

Survey highlights impact of family-friendly employment law on Jersey Businesses

Businesses in Jersey are committed to supporting working parents and understand the value of family-friendly policies.

Smallest firms to come under pension law from October

Any businesses employing just one person can take advice from the States’ backed pension provider, Sovereign, or from other independent firms.

Is there a requirement to file a Shareholders' Agreement under Jersey law?

A company’s constitutional documents are filed with the Registry

From contractors to employees: tax and employment law risks for Irish sporting bodies

There has also been a growing concern in the Irish sporting industry over Revenue investigations initially focussed on GAA county boards.

A Guide to Transferring Shares in a Local Company

Director approval is often required under a local company’s articles of association before the register can be updated, and directors usually have discretion to refuse a transfer.

Bank fraud and AI scams in Bermuda

These issues are still very much with us and they deserve a fresh spotlight.

Cannabis decriminalisation goes to Law Reform Commission

A commission spokesman said it was required first to consider the scope of the referral, then advise government on how to proceed and provide suggested timelines.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance