Managers of Wealth Offshore

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

Cayman Islands Funds Update: Q1 2020

Following instructions received from the Cayman Islands Government regarding the ongoing threat from the COVID-19 pandemic, all Cayman government agencies, including ROC and CIMA, have implemented their business continuity plans and secured and fully test

Appleby Bermuda Acted as Counsel to Matterhorn RE

Appleby advised Matterhorn Re Ltd. on all four matters.

Governance amidst disruption - a run on the fund?

“These days everyone has the same data regarding the present and the same ignorance regarding the future

In the Matter of the E Trust

The beneficiaries of the Trust are described in the Deed as the Discretionary Class, consisting of the Settlor/primary beneficiary, her now deceased husband and the RL.

Restructuring and Corporate Recovery measures in Guernsey

Financial services firms are working remotely and there has been no business interruption, with the island's internet infrastructure seemingly able to cope with the different way of working.

Appleby advises STX Entertainment on merger

The merger-of-equals transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2020, will create a pre-eminent global media company with unique resources and capability to devel

Insolvency Disputes: The Effect of Failing to Challenge a Statutory Demand

Before turning to the decision in Walton, it is helpful to note the key authorities that are relevant to this issue.

Annual General Meetings and Social Distancing Restrictions in Asia

Various countries around the world have imposed social distancing restrictions in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.

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