10/02/2018
HSBC Banker, Brothers Accused of Moving Drug Cash in Paris Trial
Three brothers are on trial in Paris money-laundering case
Legal
10/02/2018
Guernsey legal and regulatory update - Mourant
A brief overview of Guernsey legislative and regulatory developments July 2018 to September 2018 inclusive
10/02/2018
Overview of BVI trusts - Ogier
A number of briefings on other aspects of British Virgin Island law have been prepared by Ogier and are available on request.
10/02/2018
Julius Baer Has Law Firm Look at Panama Banker Accounts
One of the people said Krull has privately conveyed to the bank that he didn’t use Julius Baer accounts to launder Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. money.
10/02/2018
Hedge Fund Manager Scores a Win in Bahamas Property Spat
The Supreme Court of the Bahamas has seized property of Bacon's neighbor Peter Nygard, the founder of a clothing retailer.
10/01/2018
To see or not to see - Jersey's Royal Court provides guidance to trustees faced with requests for disclosure from a beneficiary
Notwithstanding the revisions to Article 29, the guidance offered by the Royal Court in M v W Limited is likely to remain persuasive, and offers trustees a useful reference point when faced with a request for disclosure of trust information from a benefic
10/01/2018
Carey Olsen is top adviser for investment funds in Guernsey
The Monterey Insight survey is further good news for Carey Olsen's corporate team as it follows confirmation earlier this year that the firm now advises 100 London Stock Exchange listed clients
09/30/2018
At A Glance Guide to Jersey's Charity law
It is further anticipated that from 1 January 2019 the remaining provisions of the Law will come into force which amends Jersey taxation legislation in relation to charities.
09/28/2018
Banker’s Arrest Puts Boom Years Under Scrutiny at Swiss Bank
Julius Baer is clamping down after a series of run-ins involving Venezuelan oil money, FIFA bribes and arms sales to Russia.
09/27/2018
Dial Monaco for Murder
“Daughter’s partner accused of ordering killing of city’s richest woman.” – reports
09/27/2018
Two bursaries awarded by Appleby Isle of Man
Leading offshore law firm Appleby has awarded two bursaries as part of its newly introduced Isle of Man Bursary Scheme.
09/26/2018
How Swiftly Should a Hedge Fund Respond to a Whistle-Blower?
Investors have every reason to question GAM’s eight-month delay.
09/26/2018
Carey Olsen acts for successful appellants in important 'forum non conveniens' BVI Court of Appeal decision
Carey Olsen has one of the largest dispute resolution and insolvency practices in the offshore legal field led by 17 partners across nine international offices.
09/26/2018
Bedell Cristin advises on fund launch
Bedell Cristin worked closely with the PIF's Norwegian counsel, Alex Lund of Advokatfirmaet CLP DA and Aztec Financial Services (Guernsey) Limited, the PIF's administrator.
09/26/2018
Not dealing with unexplained wealth orders can have consequences
Whereas, previously, law enforcement had to prove in court that an asset was purchased with laundered funds, unexplained wealth orders shift the burden of proof to the property’s owner.
09/26/2018
Proposed international tax rules to treat affiliates as group - Withers
Noticeably absent from the proposed guidance is foreign tax credit computational rules, which will have to be addressed in future regulatory guidance.
09/26/2018
Bermuda Beneficial Ownership Regime - Deadline Extension and Clarification to Public Company Exemption
We will provide further information in due course
09/26/2018
Tax Whistleblower Receives $13.6 Million Dollar Award
We thank the whistleblower for the courage to come forward
09/25/2018
$18m Isle of Man tax fraud exposed in the US
If proven, the allegations could lead to 20 years in prison
09/25/2018
Appleby partners recognised in Citywealth's Top 200 most powerful women of 2018
Vanessa has been awarded many professional accolades to date.