Managers of Wealth Offshore

Swiss Money-Laundering Tip-Offs Jump by a Quarter

A further 6,095 tipp-offs, including some received in 2016, 2017, 2018 and since the beginning of this year, are currently pending review.

All Bark, No Bite: How US Bungled Case of ‘Major’ Money Launderer

The investigation into the Waked family’s alleged criminal enterprise started with an anonymous tip 10 years before Nidal was arrested in May 2016 at the international airport in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá.

Navigating the world of ethical investing as a Guernsey Trustee

Guernsey trustees are fortunate to have access to leading advisers in the sphere of investment generally and SRI specifically who can assist them to navigate this complex landscape as it continues to develop.

New Jersey law regulation provides temporary arrangements to enable wills to be witnessed by audio-visual link

Such face-to-face contact lies at odds with the social distancing measures that we are required to undertake for the foreseeable future.

Keith Robinson elected as Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Keith is one of only two Bermuda lawyers who have been elected as international fellows of ACTEC

Jersey perspective on electronic signatures: key points

Developments in technology and the increase in remote working, particularly as a consequence of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), have made the desire or need to use electronic signatures much more acute.

Judiciary, lawyers at odds over tech

The Bar Association expressed concern that several cases were still being adjourned

Bermuda Re/Insurance Update: Agility And Innovation At The Forefront

Bermuda’s re/insurance industry’s resilience in light of COVID-19 rests on the backdrop of recent developments solidifying the jurisdiction’s position as a world leading re/insurance hub.

The Covid-19 (Construction Work) (Jersey) Order

If a contractor cannot continue work using any other exemption under the Construction Order, then it may apply to the Minister for a permit to continue construction works

Ireland Update Impact on Work Permit and Visa Applications

The Department will be cognisant of these measures introduced to deal with COVID-19 when assessing the salary and working hour's conditions at renewal stage.

Property sales and rentals in the British Virgin Islands in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

The good news for those wanting to sell however, is that existing purchasers are following through on purchasing property and new purchasers continue to express interest.

Profit Pressures and Weak Supervision Undermine AML Fight: Jack Blum

Blum, who previously took part in the US Senate’s money-laundering investigation of Pakistan’s now-defunct Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI), said that regulatory agencies need to better support bank compliance departments if th

Wills in Jersey – witnessing by audio-visual link now possible in light of COVID-19

The Regulations are a welcome development, allowing individuals to arrange their affairs in a safe and convenient manner.

CAYMAN ISLANDS: Pension Law changes passed

Conolly elected Deputy Speaker

Duties and Liabilities of Directors of Bermuda Companies

The duties of a director of a Bermuda company apply equally to all directors howsoever appointed.

Implications of Cayman Islands' new Private Funds Law and amended Mutual Funds Law

The enactment of the Private Funds Law resulted in significant changes to the supervision, regulation and registration requirements of private funds in the Cayman Islands.

Unprecedented Times: Practical Considerations for Directors Duties in the face of COVID-19

In turn, many businesses have experienced sharply decreased sales and, ultimately, a significant decrease in their cash-flow and operating revenue.

Recent Events Affecting the Bermuda Funds Industry and Upcoming Filings

Once registered as a private fund, the operator of the fund must certify to the BMA annually that the fund continues to satisfy the qualifying criteria (participants less than 20).

Trusts and insolvency - a guide

To determine whether a trust is or is not insolvent, the cash-flow test applies, namely the inability of the trustee to meet its debts as trustee as they fall due out of the trust property.

The Bahamas: Trustees Pursuing Protection in Uncertain Times

Many countries have, for instance, imposed severe restrictions in pursuance of a constitutional state of emergency and in the exercise of sovereign power

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