Managers of Wealth Offshore

Story-making, compliance, green finance – lessons from Hong Kong's latest sustainability conference

There has been a global change in the perception of "sustainability" and where it sits within business.

Isle of Man fraudster pleads guilty to investment scam

He used a Ponzi scheme to steal over £600,000 from companies and individuals in six years

Appleby partners with Collision tech conference

Appleby has established itself as a leading provider of offshore legal services to technology companies and we are looking forward to joining the multi-faceted sessions and networking events.

Cayman Court Relies on Market Value in Merger Appraisal

Save in two minor respects, he also rejected the dissenting shareholders’ expert’s DCF calculation in excess of 4x the market price

Security deliverables in a share charge where the charged shares represent a minority stake

The chargee should be advised on the legal and commercial implications, a few examples of which are illustrated below.

BVI court underlines willingness to support foreign arbitral proceedings

Before the Judge and before the Court of Appeal, Svoboda argued that the Court lost jurisdiction over it when it re-domiciled.

Why Canada Stands Out As A Money Laundering Haven

Canada's lax laws on identifying the true owners of property have made it a hot-spot for dirty money.

Remuneration trust avoidance scheme labelled high risk

The remuneration trust is set up in a contrived manner and is claimed to provide benefits to individuals (beneficiaries), other than the scheme user.

Spanish prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-Barcelona president

A company owned by Rosell played the role of intermediary in the negotiation of these contracts and allegedly pocketed nearly 8.4 million euros.

RCIPS unit to tackle money laundering

International authorities fear criminal gangs could be stashing their ill-gotten gains offshore or using accounts in the Cayman Islands to siphon funding to terrorist organisations.

Cayman trust caught in Australia's 'Watergate' scandal

Eastern Australia Irrigation shareholders were reported to be a number of major investment funds based in Hong Kong and the UK.

Appleby attorney wins 'Lawyer of the Year - Cayman Islands'

Finance Monthly has announced their legal awards winners for 2019.

Ogier advises on all cash offer for London-listed Lenta Limited

Ogier advised Lenta on its initial public offering on LSE in 2014, which made it the largest listed BVI company at that time, and has continued to advise the company since then.

Appleby attorney wins 'Lawyer of the Year - Cayman Islands'

Finance Monthly has announced their legal awards winners for 2019.

Schrum to speak at STEP Caribbean conference

STEP works to improve public understanding of the issues families face in this area and promote education and high professional standards among members.

Ferbrache & Farrell launch GDPR guide to help island firms

The Law applies to any organisation where the personal data being processed is that of a Bailiwick resident and it is processed in the context of offering goods or services to the resident.

Conference told detailed record-keeping is a key ingredient of compliance with new economic substance requirements

The expectation is that the island's regulated corporate and trust service providers should be able comfortably to meet the requirements as they reflect the professional standards expected under applicable codes of conduct.

Carey Olsen advises on £60m property sale

The purchase also underlines the continued attractiveness of Guernsey's property market as an investment opportunity.

Report: Swiss bank whistleblower has more to say, wants a pardon

Authorities credit Birkenfeld with, essentially, bringing to an end the decades-long Swiss banking secrecy which made it impossible for law enforcement to discover the Americans with hidden accounts.

Guernsey Royal Court's expertise in complex trusts cases

The case involved a famous professional footballer and his wife.

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