Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bermuda's shareholder oppression remedy

Bermuda law provides aggrieved shareholders with several options for seeking relief from the courts in response to corporate governance issues.

IQ-EQ adds trust services in Cayman Islands

IQ-EQ has three client segments — fund and asset managers; private and institutional asset owners; and debt, capital markets and corporate.

IIUSA Features Article on EB-5 Audits from JTC’s Laura Kelly

In 2024, those audits finally commenced, and Regional Centers have eagerly awaited word on what audits would entail and how they should prepare for when their number is called.

Saffery trio named in 2024 eprivateclient NextGen Leaders list

The accolade aims to recognise leading private client practitioners in the UK.

Deputy Premier heads overseas for industry engagement

“It allows financial services to continue providing significant benefits for our people.”

P&R supports competition exemption to allow Sure’s acquisition of Airtel

The Jersey regulator approved the acquisition in Jersey in July.

Guernsey minimum wage to increase to £12

Jersey's minimum wage is set to increase to £13 from April 2025

Out with the old, in with the new: Ireland's Partnerships Bill 2024 explained

The most noteworthy among these include the establishment of a register of beneficial ownership, the formalisation of naming requirements and the introduction of strengthened transparency and compliance measures.

Four Months to Go: Key Steps to Implement DORA

Major’ ICT-related incidents must be reported to their relevant national competent authority within prescribed timeframes.

Gov't increases deposit insurance coverage

This adjustment is considered to be in the public interest and is intended to provide a further level of protection for persons who deposit their savings in financial institutions.

HOA introduces Code of Conduct legislation

The Parliamentary Commission for Standards Bill establishes a committee that monitors and implements the Code of Conduct for HOA members.

ICLG Alternative Investment Funds 2024: Cayman Islands

Grant Dixon, Andrew Keast and Stephen Watler provide an analysis of the laws and regulations of alternative investment funds in the Cayman Islands.

New tokenisation guidance published by the Jersey Financial Services Commission

The Commission (JFSC) has also updated its guidance on initial coin / token offerings

APS Bank announces upgraded ATMs for enhanced customer experience

Various new features added

Union demands compliance with court ruling on Customs and Immigration hiring

The ruling affirmed that only the Governor-General, advised by the Public Service Commission, has the authority to make such appointments.

BMA stress tests show long-term market’s resilience

Liquidity stress tests were included in the annual mandatory filings for the first time for year-end 2023 reporting.

Jersey Occupational Pension Schemes: Applications for Approval and Notice Requirements

The Comptroller will also give notice in writing when approval is not given to a scheme.

Constructs in industry loss cat bonds

ILS investors favour them because, unlike catastrophe bonds which use an indemnity trigger

P&R backs move to suspend law for telecoms sale

Mr Trott said the competition law "allows for exemptions where there is a clear public benefit, and this is one of those cases".

White Rock sues Chinese bank over Vesttoo scandal

The filings, first reported by Intelligent Insurer, are also against a banker claiming to represent CCB.

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