05/15/2017
New financial services law will ‘cost us’
It is highly possible that local companies will be predominantly left open to scrutiny because they are less likely to meet the requirements for exemption.
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05/15/2017
Mourant Ozannes advises on first five new Jersey Private Funds
Mourant Ozannes' funds team also provided advice on the Cayman Islands law aspects of the transaction.
05/15/2017
Appleby advises Genstar as it establishes fund administration platform
This matter showcased Appleby’s ability to utilise its extensive network of offices to provide a consistent and cohesive service to address our clients’ needs for high-quality legal advice across multiple offshore jurisdictions.
05/14/2017
Major global bank no longer accepting declarations issued by Maltese auditing firms
There has been growing concern about the effect of recent scandals on Malta’s financial services sector.
05/14/2017
Non-dom tax changes: no need to panic
All of these proposed changes have been dropped from the Finance Act 2017 in anticipation of the General Election.
05/13/2017
Expats Campaign To Protect Brexit Rights
All negotiating parties should agree the UK urgently needs a new, simplified or bespoke registration process that would allow us to claim our rights.
05/12/2017
Two Appleby Hongkong Partners Recognized In ALB's Offshore Client Choice 2017
The recognition marked the culmination of client survey conducted by ALB involving hundreds of questionnaires with leading in-house counsel, lawyers in the onshore space and referees from financial institutes.
05/12/2017
Bermuda’s CRS Guidance Notes- “Managed by” and other notable mentions by Ashley Fife, Appleby
The Guidance is not law but is intended to facilitate compliance with the law in respect of the CRS law in force in Bermuda. Here are some key points on the Guidance:
05/12/2017
Four arrested in connection with Guernsey’s Providence funds
Collapsed investment fund: Four arrested for fraud
05/11/2017
Ogier advises on cutting-edge Luxembourg cyber security fund
The EIF supports European small and medium-sized businesses by helping them to access development finance, while the Luxembourg Future Fund is a EUR 150 million sovereign investment fund which aims to invest in the sustainable development of the Luxembour
05/11/2017
EU Passports for Sale in Sunny Cyprus Lure Rich Russians' Cash
Program attracted $4.4 billion in foreign investment last year
05/10/2017
Further Common Reporting Standard, US FATCA, UK CDOT and EUSD Regime Updates for the Cayman Islands
The Individual and Entity Self-Certification forms issued by the DITC are in the process of being revised and will be available on the DITC’s website in due course.
05/10/2017
Two partners join Ogier's Private Client and Trusts team
A Guernsey and BVI law specialist, Gavin provides contentious and non-contentious fiduciary services to high net worth individuals, corporate clients and charities.
05/10/2017
The UK company: a new alternative for international investors?
All UK companies are UK resident for tax purposes under the "incorporation rule".
05/09/2017
Cayman’s new beneficial ownership regime to take effect on 1 July 2017
The legislation comes into force on 1 July 2017 and all Cayman Islands Companies should now review whether or not they will be required to maintain a beneficial ownership register
05/09/2017
Ogier partner to speak at Hedge Fund Emerging & Startup Manager forum
The presentation covers the BVI regimes for professional, private, incubator and approved funds and their relative investment thresholds, conversion options and cost base management.
05/09/2017
UK Sipp giant faces £1.8m tax bill over Guernsey biofuel scheme
The fund put money into projects including a bioethanol plant in the US and a renewable fuels refinery in the UK.
05/08/2017
EU Taking ‘Hard Law’ Approach to Regulating Tax Advisers
They include a scope that covers all intermediaries, all harmful practices and all jurisdictions.
05/08/2017
Carey Olsen advises Pershing Square Holdings on its admission to the LSE
Carey Olsen’s corporate team in Guernsey was led by partner Annette Alexander
05/04/2017
Further Common Reporting Standard, US FATCA, UK CDOT and EUSD Regime Updates for the Cayman Islands
CRS reporting should be completed using the CRS XML schema version1.0 or the manual entry form on the AEOI Portal which is based on that schema.