09/05/2017
Asset manager vindicated in mammoth £1bn Guernsey court case
The Royal Court's judgment dismissed all claims considered at trial against each of them.
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09/05/2017
Appleby advises on Blackstone acquisition
The Channel Islands team at Appleby was led by Andrew Weaver, Corporate Partner in Jersey and Jeremy Berchem, Corporate Partner in Guernsey.
09/05/2017
MiFID II: Potential Prospectus Updates for Funds
The new regime comes into effect on 3 January 2018.
09/01/2017
Court defends Yle in Panama Papers tax case
Last year Finnish tax authorities ordered public broadcaster Yle to hand over documents leaked from the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca.
09/01/2017
Cayman-based Bernie Madoff feeder fund author of own demise
Sentenced to 150 years in prison in 2009 for investment fraud.
09/01/2017
When is a Consent Order not a Consent Order? Cayman Court Clarifies Position
Effectively, the company had had a change of heart with respect to the making of the interim payments and no longer wanted to make payment as agreed.
09/01/2017
Could blockchain technology revolutionise financial services in Cayman?
Cayman now has an opportunity to realise the benefits of blockchain technology in real terms as the new era of technology-based financial services gains traction.
08/31/2017
Corporate Governance in Mauritius
One can therefore see a definite determination on the part of the Government of Mauritius in encouraging companies in Mauritius to conduct their business with better principles.
08/31/2017
Understanding the role and duties of Hedge Fund Directors
The Cayman Islands is the world's top hedge funds domicile, with more than 10,500 registered funds to date.
08/31/2017
‘Society Of Chaos’ Warning Over Get Rich Quick Schemes
The Commission is very concerned about the frequency of these schemes in our local market.
08/31/2017
Caledonian Bank building sold for $3.8 million
The suit was concerned with the unregistered sale of securities and penny stock pump-and-dump schemes, which allegedly netted the perpetrators US$75 million.
08/31/2017
Cayman Islands: Investment Funds - Cayman Court Finds Breaches Of Duty By Custodian And Administrator In Primeo Decision
Failure to do so in both cases could be a breach of duty.
08/30/2017
Advisers warned to face reality of tough new tax evasion law
If the senior management were uninvolved or unaware of the illegal activity.
08/30/2017
Credit Suisse Sued by Billionaire in Singapore and New Zealand
He could not have acted alone over such a long period of time.
08/30/2017
Ogier advises on acquisition of Allfunds Bank for Hellman & Friedman
The Ogier team included managing associate Alexander Curry and associate Tiffany Ager.
08/29/2017
Threats fly amid Grenada passport controversy
Browne noted in a subsequent email that the individual concerned had “chased the transaction to Grenada”.
08/29/2017
Ogier shortlisted for Investment Week Funds Services Award for best thought leadership
Ogier is the only offshore law firm to be shortlisted in any category.
08/28/2017
Appleby Advises On 20 HKEX Listings During 2017
BGMC International is a construction services company based in Malays
08/28/2017
Passports as a measure of wealth
Acquiring an alternative residence or citizenship is seen as a key investment for the rich
08/24/2017
Data Protection – Cayman Islands
The DP Law defines “personal data” very widely to include any data which enables an individual to be identified.