Managers of Wealth Offshore

Criminal charges relating to Panama Papers could take years: ATO

The raids followed AUSTRAC identifying suspicious cross-border movement of funds between Australia and other countries

Russian court recovers $21.5 million from Cypriot offshore on request of Trust bank

This is not the first claim Trust Bank has filed against various offshore firms.

Graft trial ends for French ex-minister 'rooted in fraud'

The story of the fraud, allegedly perpetrated between 1992 and 2013, reads like a cross between a cheap airport novel and an international financial crime manual.

Working in a world without retirement ages

Article first published in CONNECT in September 2016

Anguilla snapshot: options and advantages - Harneys

Anguilla, or “British Anguilla” is an attractive jurisdiction to North America’s private equity market; but what other corporate options does it offer, and how is it different from the BVI?

International Financial Centres will facilitate the opening up of Cuba - Harneys

When Raul Castro took over from his brother as President of Cuba in 2008, he began a long-anticipated process of political and economic reform.

BVI e-signatures: providing flexibility in cross-border transactions for nearly 15 years - Harneys

Electronic signatures (e-signatures) provide flexibility and efficiency in cross-border transactions, are virtually accessible from anywhere in the world, and, given the advancements in digital signature technology, provide arguably greater security than

Five questions lenders should ask before contracting with BVI counterparties - Harneys

Lenders of BVI contracting parties are most often concerned with whether the Company they are contracting with has the capacity to enter into the transaction.

An unusual choice? The BVI Restricted Purposes Company - Harneys

The BVI is well known as a jurisdiction of choice for company law due to its corporate flexibility, transactional certainty and protection for third parties dealing with BVI business companies.

Getting to the ’art of the matter | Key considerations for using BVI structures in art-secured lending

Wealth managers increasingly see art as an integral part of any wealth management offering, while to art collectors, it is a valuable capital and investment asset.

Fighting money laundering by Shashi Nathan, Withers

A tough stance against financial crime is necessary to protect Singapore’s reputation as a clean and trusted financial centre.

CISE increasingly attractive for firms seeking listings outside of EU

The regulations, in force since July, have added to the red tape for issuers using EU-based exchanges, but the Guernsey-based Channel Islands Securities Exchange falls outside of their scope.

Increase In Mental Capacity Inquiries, But Jersey Law Reforms Will Make A Difference

Mental capacity issues tend to be thought of as being linked only to age, a variety of factors – some temporary and some permanent – can have an impact on a person's ability to make decisions

Appleby's Frances Woo named Managing Partner of the Year by ALB

Amongst strong competition, nominations included pre-eminent legal practitioners from the fields of onshore and offshore, with Appleby being the only offshore representative.

BAHAMAS: Denial Of Application For Foreign Lawyer Defended By Bar Association

Mr Izmirlian is the original developer of mega resort Baha Mar.

Cayman Islands Law Society welcomes gazetting of Legal Practitioners Bill

The revised LPB will regulate the practice of Cayman Islands law, both in the Cayman Islands and elsewhere.

Webb banned for life

The world governing body of the international sport made the announcement in a statement on Friday 9 September.

Elian Acquisition Update

All Regulatory Approvals Obtained, Transaction Closing by End of September

EU Commission Rules against Ireland and Apple, Likely Impacting International Tax Policy

For example, some commentators speculate that the UK could cut corporate tax rates, and make other tax changes, in order to attract major multinational companies.

High-profile art collector charged With tax evasion on art and luxury purchases

He pleaded not guilty, and was released on a $500,000 bail.