07/21/2020
Similar But Not the same Comparison of Economic Substance Requirements in BVI ,Cayman,Guernsey and Jersey
While the requirements are similar in each jurisdiction, you cannot always assume that they are the same.
Legal
07/20/2020
Future Plans for Bermuda Public Beneficial Ownership Register
The announcement by the Minister of Finance will open the beneficial ownership register to access by members of the public who have a legitimate interest in obtaining such information.
07/20/2020
Director of the Year Award winners named
They were selected by an independent judging panel chaired by Tim Crowley, Managing Director, La Mare Vineyards.
07/17/2020
Ogier's Private Wealth team "leading players in the Channel Islands"
Global Service Line Head of Private Wealth James Campbell, who advises individual and institutional clients on a wide range of trust matters, is "very pragmatic, sensible and a nice guy to deal with".
07/17/2020
Carey Olsen's Elaine Gray named Guernsey Chamber of Commerce's first ever female president
Elaine, who is partner and head of the Carey Olsen Guernsey dispute resolution and litigation team, has served as vice president of the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce for the past year.
07/17/2020
Higgs & Johnson Lauded as Excellent Firm in Chambers High Net Worth
The firm received the highest ranking (Band 1) and was recognized as being‘one of the big boys on the trust side.’
07/17/2020
Appleby Offshore Business Update Issue-17
Our online hub which hosts this information will be continually updated as the pandemic evolves.
07/17/2020
PraxisIFM features prominently in the latest Chambers High Net Worth 2020 rankings
PraxisIFM in the British Virgin Islands, Guernsey, and Hong Kong have all been listed for their respective jurisdictions as top trust companies.
07/17/2020
Maples Group Supports JD.COM and Netease On The Largest Hongkong Dual Listings Of 2020
The Maples Group's fund services business in Asia led by its Regional Head Eastern Fong and Vice President Christy Poon, provided Cayman Island Share Registrar support to both companies.
07/17/2020
New amendment to Jersey’s legislation will make it easier for managers to migrate limited partnership fund structures
They are attracted by the sort of stability, expertise, and high-quality service levels Jersey offers, whilst its strong track record in corporate governance, its ability to offer certainty around substance and its ‘whitelisted’ status are all
07/16/2020
Walkers Bermuda advises AXA XL in Bluefire Alternative Capital Reinsurance Transaction
The transaction represents Bluefire’s first risk taking position on its business, and the first personal auto alternative capital transaction that AXA XL has completed in Bermuda.
07/16/2020
Bermuda Modernises Trust Laws
The Bill requires passing through the Senate and Royal Assent from the Governor of Bermuda before it becomes operative.
07/15/2020
Harneys recognised as “the obvious choice” in Chambers HNW Guide 2020
Another offshore source noted “they are a very reputable firm and you know you will be in good hands with them; they are a very well-known name in the offshore world and carry real clout."
07/15/2020
Appleby Receives Hig Rankings in Chambers’ Annual High Net Worth Guide
In the Guide the firm is highlighted as a “fantastic organisation” that acts as “protectors and administration advisors on trusts,” giving “consistent advice and service.”
07/15/2020
Guernsey's new fast track application regime for managers of overseas funds
This briefing note explores the reasons why Mancos migrate to Guernsey, the process of migrating and what the application consists of.
07/15/2020
Ogier's Private Wealth team in Guernsey "an obvious choice for high-value trust work"
Chambers interviewees say Gavin is "a very good lawyer" with "a very good reputation" and "well known for being great with clients".
07/15/2020
Harneys completes three initial public offerings in Hong Kong
With investors’ continuing interest in the Hong Kong stock market, we expect a strong pip
07/14/2020
Bermuda Company Ownership Register Will Be Accessible To Public
The Bermuda Government’s announcement is similar to the undertaking given by the Crown Dependencies, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man in June of last year
07/14/2020
Directors' duties and corporate governance in Guernsey
These duties are owed by each of the directors and are personal to each of them.
07/14/2020
58 foreigners bought Maltese passport without presenting birth certificate’
Karol Aquilina says this is testament to ‘fake due diligence’ in place