Managers of Wealth Offshore

The offence of non-registration of rental contracts

An analysis of cases by the Court of Magistrates

Have Your Say on Jersey's Sustainable Finance Future

With just two weeks left, the Government of Jersey’s Sustainable Finance Consultation Paper deadline is fast approaching.

URCA fines BTC $209k over number portability rules violations, company to appeal

BTC continues to deploy substantial resources towards enhancing its systems to mitigate interruptions and views this as a better application of its capital for the benefit of consumers

The Malta Chamber renews gold partnership with Bank of Valletta

Entities will continue to collaborate closely on initiatives geared towards promoting entrepreneurship, driving investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of Maltese businesses

Employers invited to complete 2024 Economic Activity Return

The 2024 Economic Activity Return has been sent to around 500 employers in both Guernsey and Alderney.

Clock is ticking for business to be ready for compulsory pensions

Most employees aged between 16 and State Pension Age will be eligible for automatic enrolment.

BMA registers nine insurers, one broker in March

Six were approved by the IALC, one was deferred and one was declined.

Policy and Resources Committee ordered to release employment reference

Following investigation, the Authority determined that P&R had not given appropriate consideration to the jobseeker’s significant interests.

Internal matter or regional concern?

The Barbados-based bank sent Leon on administrative leave in mid-January for three months

Demystifying Cayman real estate law: Off-plan property purchases

Understanding the risks involved with off-plan property purchases

BMA advises insurance industry over quarterly returns

The financial regulator said quarterly financial return templates are now available on the Authority’s website.

Cayman Islands Foundation Companies

This guide sets out the key features of foundation companies and how they are formed and operated.

EMIR REFIT - Impact on Irish Investment Funds

There will be a six-month transition period to update reports for outstanding derivatives trades to comply with the new requirements.

Maximising Efficiency in Fund Termination Through Liquidating Trusts in Mauritius

Beneficiaries of the liquidating trust include investors and creditors, with distributions following predetermined priorities specified in the Fund’s constitutional documents.

Calls made to replace controversial planning rule

Developers have warned the draft policy could be inflationary and increase the cost of housing locally.

Cayman Islands Update: CRS Reporting Requirements

The DITC noted that the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) Regulations (As Revised) require DoB reporting.

Revenue paid £600k+ in late repayment 'interest' in 2023

The figure was £195,143 in 2021.

Money market report for the week ended April 5

Information on ECB monetary operations and the domestic Treasury bill market

The new Employment Agencies Regulations

Regulations cover three main relevant activities carried out in Malta

Fleming ordered to proceed with JRG Re purchase

The dispute between James River and Fleming went to litigation in the New York County Supreme Court last month.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance