12/22/2016
AIFMD Consistent Regimes for the Cayman Islands
The New AIFMD Regulations set out the detail and the substantive provisions of the Cayman Islands AIFMD Consistent Regimes.
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12/22/2016
Lucy Frew's FinTech Column: December 2016
In this edition of her column, Lucy considers the FinTech and RegTech work strands of international, EU and UK regulators over the past 6 months and how they refl ect the challenges facing regulators not only to understand different types of business mode
12/22/2016
Central Bank Issues Feedback Statement on CP86 - Walkers
Bringing to a conclusion its three year consultation process on Fund Management Company effectiveness, the Central Bank yesterday published its feedback statement on CP86 together with final guidance. CP86 applies to fund management companies (“FMCs
12/20/2016
UBS accused over cross-border ‘tax fraud money laundering’
French judicial authorities’ have been investigating UBS since April 12, 2012
12/19/2016
CIMA Director Registration and Licence Fees Due
Failure to pay the requisite annual fee by this date will result in a penalty surcharge of one-twelfth of the annual fee for every month or part of a month that the fee remains outstanding.
12/19/2016
Russian dubbed the 'She-Wolf of Wall Street' is arrested in tax scam
Police reportedly saw her glitzy pictures displaying her champagne lifestyle and vast sums of wealth.
12/19/2016
Ireland to accuse European Commission of exceeding powers in Apple tax dispute
Ireland is appealing against the order to recoup 13 billion euros
12/19/2016
How Panama's revolving door helps shadowy industry defy reform
As pressure grew from media and governments around the world, Panamanian officials shifted to a more conciliatory stance.
12/19/2016
Ogier advise on acquisition by leading litigation funding firm
An Ogier team led by partner Bryon Rees advised Burford on the Guernsey law aspects of the deal, working with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
12/14/2016
Ogier cross-jurisdictional teams advise on fruit giant takeover bid
The takeover offer is still subject to approval by Fyffes shareholders.
12/13/2016
Panama Papers – the biggest data leaks in the history
Panama Papers are in fact a very large proportion of documents obtained from a Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca.
12/12/2016
Seven Walkers Lawyers Named In IFC Powerwomen Top 200
The IFC Powerwomen Top 200 list focuses on influencers as well as professionals and celebrates powerful women from diverse backgrounds.
12/12/2016
Mourant Ozannes named a Top Employer in the Cayman Islands
The awards aim to recognise leading organisations for their efforts in attracting and retaining employees, and their contributions to the local community. The CISHRP hopes that this will encourage and create a better working environment for clients of Cay
12/12/2016
Mourant Ozannes Partners named in the 2016 IFC Powerwoman Top 200
In its third consecutive year, the Top 200 list honours the most powerful women in government, private wealth, education, private client advisory and philanthropy across the world's leading international finance centres.
12/12/2016
Julius Baer cleared over missing German millions
The Zurich District Court, as the court of first instance, has issued its judgment in the case of the Bundesanstalt für vereinigungsbedingte Sonderaufgaben (BvS) versus Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. and ruled in favour of Julius Baer. Julius Baer h
12/09/2016
New inheritance tax rules to impact non-domiciles holding UK property through offshore companies and trusts - Harneys
As we have previously advised the new legislation will have practical implications for those who purchase, hold or sell UK residential property through offshore structures.
12/08/2016
Law firm moves north to cut travelling time
The former Ramsey Grammar School ‘Head Boy’, has gone on to carve out a very successful career in the law
12/08/2016
Verdict expected in French budget minister's tax scandal
The scandal fueled public mistrust of traditional politicians and demands for more transparency
12/08/2016
France's honest tax system crusader convicted for hiding millions of euros
Jérôme Cahuzac, appointed by Hollande to lead clampdown on wealthy avoiders, hid cash in a secret Swiss account for 20 years
12/08/2016
Whistleblowers need greater legal protection
The overriding theme is clear - times are difficult, mistakes have been made and businesses and individuals have a duty to do the right thing.