Managers of Wealth Offshore

British Virgin Islands Regulatory Obligations and Filing Deadlines 2024

Licensees should submit their compliance report through their appointed authorised representative, Maples Authorised Representative Services (BVI) Limited.

Successful Implementation of MTS Unleashes New Era in Taxation for Grenada: enter GTAX

Imagine the IRD transformed from a stern tax collector into a supportive partner, guiding taxpayers through the process and making life easier.

ECCU Growth Outlook Positive Despite Global Economic Headwinds

According to the Governor’s report, the global economy responded well to COVID-19 and is likely to remain resilient in 2024.

Right balance needed in EU late payments

While governments should effect payments in the shortest possible time, B2B realities vary and need to be taken into consideration

Bermuda Permit Companies

We recommend that our clients and prospective clients seek legal advice in Bermuda on their specific proposals before taking steps to implement them.

Jersey consults on AEOI regulations

The consultation will end on 18 March.

Sompo International secures primary insurance licence in France

The granting of the French primary insurance license not only supports the company’s strategic expansion but further strengthens our position in Continental Europe.

Company withdraws appeal against ultimate beneficial holder’s liquidation order

There is a general common law rule that a winding up order on the ground of insolvency is a special circumstance that justifies the making of an order for security for costs.

Why do data protection laws matter?

Data protections laws act as a guarantee against unwarranted intrusions in the lives of individuals by permitting the setting up of boundaries and creating barriers.

Three insurers registered in January by the BMA

The BMA noted that the registration/licensing of approved insurance entities is issued after the IALC application process and may be confirmed in future periods.

Regulatory Focus on Undue Costs in UCITS and AIFs

On 17 May 2023, ESMA published an Opinion on undue costs of UCITS and AIFs

The Licensing and Regulation of Banks and Trust Companies in the Cayman Islands

It deals in broad terms with the requirements of Cayman law for the establishment and operation of such entities.

BOV launches ‘Rebbiegħa’ initiative

Initiative aimed at revitalising and protecting Malta’s environment

The role of regulatory governance codes

Strengthening governance structures of regulated entities

Changes to FCA rules: Navigating Financial Promotions in 2024

Effective from 7th February 2024

The States makes a major change to Jersey intestate collateral succession rules

Under Jersey customary law, a piece of immovable property which is inherited on intestacy falls into one of two categories; it is either a propre or an acquêt.

Successful succession: Personal investment holding companies in the BVI

Shares in a BVI Company may be held jointly with rights of survivorship

Walkers advises EPIC Investment Partners on becoming Super ManCo

The Walkers team was led by partner Nicholas Blake-Knox and senior counsel Michael Dyulgerov and assisted by associate Julia Noonan.

Conyers Successfully Secures Winding-Up Order Against Cayman Islands Fund Investment Manager Within 3 Month

Conyers effected service of a statutory demand for the Debt on the Company on 4 October 2023.

How environmental and social issues are likely to be incorporated into Isle of Man law

The Isle of Man presently does not have any framework of its kind

Regulation, Risk & Compliance