Managers of Wealth Offshore

Art in Trusts

The trust deeds for both forms of trust structure can be tailored to offer the settlor greater involvement in the succession planning process

Cayman Islands considers legal action to stop public scrutiny by UK

Premier Alden McLaughlin says decision is reminiscent of bygone era of colonial despotism

The top 30 offshore law firms 2018: Troubles in paradise

There was a palpable sense that they did not feel they could be associated with Mossack Fonseca.

Report: Swiss begins criminal probe on 1MDB's JV partner

"US investigators have previously alleged that US$1 billion of Malaysian public money meant for a joint venture between 1MDB and PetroSaudi was siphoned off to a Malaysian businessman.

Financing Terror: CARICOM Urges United Front to Combat Financial Crimes

CARICOM Associate Members are an integral part of the Caribbean Community family whose circumstances, self-governance and democratic rights should not be disregarded.

Malta had concerns about bank with Azeri clients, kept it open

Many of her claims, including the one about corrupt payments, remain unproven.

Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations Update

The AML Regulations permit any person carrying our relevant financial business ("RFBs") (including funds) to delegate the performance of any function outlined in the AML Regulations to a person or to rely on a person to perform any function requ

Fugitive Tycoon seeks asylum

A Hong Kong investment fund formed under Cayman Islands law.

Deadline Looming to Register as a Non-Profit Organisation in the Cayman Islands

This definition captures entities and groups of various sizes and purposes, and will also capture some companies licenced under Section 80 of the Companies Law.

Limitation of trustee liability under Jersey law - some clarity for trustees

Trustees may wish to ensure limited liability provisions form part of any contract and their counterparties may deem it appropriate to take security or guarantees.

Azeri ruling families linked to secret investments via Maltese bank

President’s children among alleged beneficiaries of multimillion-pound global investments by networks of companies

Ogier named Best Offshore Law Firm by Chambers Europe for the second time in three years

Partner Fabien Debroise (Luxembourg), and senior associates Anna Cochrane (Jersey) and Diana Collas (Guernsey) attended the awards ceremony in Madrid last night.

Recognition for Ogier at IFLR Europe Awards completes international hat-trick

The bond issue completed in July 2017 and raised euro 325 million through an issue of senior secured floating rate notes due for repayment in 2024.

‘Kings of Steel’ pinballed by new Panama and Paradise Papers probe

The $25-billion group, which reportedly includes 450 operating companies and a 75,000-strong workforce in 45 countries, has never before faced questions about the probity of its worldwide financial operations.

Appleby slams ‘absurd’ BBC gangster claims

Paradise Papers law firm Appleby has denied claims made by the BBC that Ukrainian gangsters used its offshore schemes to hide their ownership of London property.

Cristiano Ronaldo accused of using offshore firms in Luxembourg and Jersey

There is nothing illegal in using offshore companies, provided tax is paid on income generated. It is not known if the player has done this.

Primeo v HSBC: Accountability of fund service providers in cases of fraud

The gravamen of the claim was that, had the service providers raised concerns about Madoff, Primeo would have withdrawn its monies from Madoff and earned an investment income by other means.

Fromer RBC Emplee Steals $90k

Mackey, who worked at RBC’s East Hill Street location until its closure and then rehired, pleaded guilty to all counts.

Carey Olsen wins high yield deal of the year at IFLR Europe Awards

The Carey Olsen team was led by partner Ben Morgan, assisted by senior associate Emma Penney.

All about the ‘Papers’: The journalistic assault on global finance

One of the most shocking aspects of the reports on the Panama Papers – and the Paradise Papers – is the dearth of demonstrable illegal activity that has been uncovered.

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