07/31/2020
Banks told to keep eyes open for suspicious terror funding patterns
Case studies in FIAU report show Maltese credit institutions can be prone to suspect transactions for the funding of terrorism
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07/30/2020
Not Just For The Ultra HNWI - The Role Of The Family Office In Protecting Your Family’s Current And Future Assets
The best set up will be considered on a case by case basis when factoring in the individuals’ lifestyle, family circumstances, and jurisdictional reach.
07/30/2020
BVI Regulator Issues Guidance on Regulation of Virtual Assets
On 13 July 2020, guidance was issued providing clarity and confirmation to the treatment of virtual assets.
07/30/2020
Collas Crill explains... Taking security over Guernsey contract rights
Under the Law, security may be granted over Guernsey contract rights by the security giver assigning its rights and title to certain Guernsey contract rights to the security taker.
07/29/2020
Appleby Advises PGGM
This investment takes PGGM’s total investment in Swiss Re’s sidecars to over USD 500 million.
07/29/2020
The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 Recognises Maples Lawyers and Practices
Three associates were also commended for their outstanding expertise in the fields of litigation, corporate and banking and were listed in the ‘Rising Star’ category.
07/29/2020
Conyers Hong Kong Webinar Series – a great success!
The webinar series received an overwhelmingly positive response and attracted nearly 400 attendees, including CEOs, CFOs, company directors, general counsels, in-house counsels, investment managers, onshore lawyers, accountants and company secretaries etc
07/29/2020
Cayman Islands Administrative Fines Regime
It is therefore important that all persons regulated under these laws understand and comply with all filing deadlines, ongoing notification obligations and maintain appropriate systems and controls in accordance with applicable regulatory laws and CIMA gu
07/29/2020
Mastercard Exec Reportedly Linked to Suspect Transactions at Cyprus Bank
Wirecard has been implicated in a new report on alleged criminal activities by a Mastercard executive operating at the FBME bank in Cyprus.
07/29/2020
Mastercard Exec Reportedly Linked to Suspect Transactions at Cyprus Bank
Wirecard has been implicated in a new report on alleged criminal activities by a Mastercard executive operating at the FBME bank in Cyprus.
07/29/2020
Sparkasse Bank fined €217,000 for anti-money laundering breaches by FIAU
Austrian bank failed to carry out proper due dilegence on voluminous transactions by high-risk customers
07/28/2020
Ten at Mourant recognised as world leading funds practitioners
"It's also great to see so many of our peers featured within the guide. I'd like to thank all of those who took the time to provide feedback on our services, and congratulate our peers that also feature."
07/28/2020
Lasting Powers of Attorney meet the 21st Century
The new service will allow attorneys/ donors to create an online account once the LPA is registered; they can then add their LPA(s) using a reference number and activation key, which they can then choose to share with third parties.
07/27/2020
Cayman Islands Restructuring – current state of play
Members of Ogier's Restructuring and Corporate Recovery team have been at the forefront of legal developments in relation to restructuring in the Cayman Islands
07/27/2020
A Fresh Glance at Reflective Loss and Shareholder Remedies
Another reason for the fluctuation in value of a company's shares is the actions and decisions of management, i.e. the directors.
07/27/2020
Top lawyer accused of relaying offer of £1m 'bribe' to police, say court transcripts
Exclusive: Mishcon de Reya partner Mike Stubbs allegedly relayed offer as part of plot to release €300m from Swiss bank account
07/27/2020
Saffery Champness advises on £30m fund
The Fund successfully launched having achieved reached its £30million equity target.
07/26/2020
Appleby Bermuda Announce 2020 Scholarship and Bursary Recipients
The Legal Education Bursary is an annual bursary for Bermudian students studying law and who have the intention to return to Bermuda to practice.
07/26/2020
Facilitation of Cross Border Restructuring
The severe economic ramifications of Covid-19 are being, and will be, felt across all areas of industry and society for some time to come.
07/26/2020
OECD publishes final model reporting rules for sharing and gig economy platforms
A platform operator must report the required information to the tax authority of the jurisdiction in which it is resident by 31 January of the following year.