Managers of Wealth Offshore

Changes to Cayman Islands beneficial ownership reporting regime now in effect

Many entities that previously had few or no obligations will have to take steps to comply.

LGT Wealth Management Jersey Limited notice of intended merger

The Company's special resolutions passed under Article 127F of the Law are available to creditors from the Company, free of charge, on request.

Central Bank Governor: Global IT outage shouldn’t derail digitization efforts

One of the things the experience did not fully draw out but is on our radar as the Central Bank is that we need to strengthen the domestic payment system capacity

Guernsey poised to benefit from new LSE rules to boost growth and innovation

The new rules are the biggest change to the listing regime in over 30 years and aim to support a wider range of companies to issue their shares on a UK exchange, increasing opportunities for investors.

Increased Company Size Thresholds for Audit Exemptions in Ireland

The new thresholds apply to financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2024

Jersey Electricity wants 5,000 homes to be using solar technology by 2030

Mr Preece described the increasing use of solar power as “a logical step” and said he viewed the Solar 5,000 project as a collective ambition for the Island.

The 150 Year Rule Falls - Cayman Perpetuities Act Changes

One of the most notable points involved in the disapplication of the Rule is that a settlor now has the option to choose whether to disapply the Rule against perpetuities for a newly settled trust or not.

Cyan Regulatory Announce Beacon, A Revolutionary RegTech Product

There are a growing number of compliance platforms becoming available as RegTech becomes more accepted

Money market report for the week ended July 26, 2024

Information on ECB monetary operations and the domestic Treasury bill market

ELTIF 2.0 - European Commission Adopts RTS Delegated Regulation

ELTIFs can be marketed to retail or institutional investors across the European Union.

UK embedded finance provider Weavr lands EMI licence in Malta

Weavr says it will lean into its partnership with Visa, which has been in motion since June last year, to deliver “several of these financial products”.

Bank of England issues warning to life insurers

Regulators in the UK, Europe and the US are increasingly concerned that the retirement savings of ordinary people are being put at greater risk

Directors’ duties under Cayman Islands law

The first director(s) of the company are generally appointed by the subscriber to the memorandum of association.

Have your say: How to improve Jersey Financial Services Commission’s Guidance for New Businesses

The sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes, aim to delve into the first-hand experiences of sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships with JFSC’s guidance content.

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Guernsey

In Guernsey a foreign judgment may be enforced by one of two methods

Edward Scicluna to be removed from the MFSA

Notice to be formally issued on Friday

Jersey Finance Welcomes Findings of MONEYVAL Assessment

The publication of the Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Report is the culmination of a two-year period of assessment and a peer review process, following a visit by a team from MONEYVAL

Draft Cyber Law consultation results released

The Law will also require organisations defined as Operators of Essential Services (OES) to report significant cyber incidents to JCSC.

BWCI signs up to Environmental, Social, and Governance Framework for Pensions

The Framework introduces a particular focus on combatting climate change and ensures that all investment managers appointed by the pension plans must incorporate ESG factors into their decision-making for the relevant pension plans.

Directors liable for Pipa compliance failure

Pipa sets out various circumstances that may constitute a privacy offence.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance