Managers of Wealth Offshore

Brooks welcomes settlement in two-year trust legal tussle

The dispute relates to Brooks’ 2012 purchase of Channel Island fund manager Spearpoint, which had invested around £30 million in zero dividend preference shares issued by Origo.

Premier demands probe into Mega Bank money-laundering allegations

The New York agency said the bank's head office was indifferent toward the risks associated with transactions involving Panama

Saudi Envoy’s Lost Millions Show Shell Company Risk, Judge Says

The administrator of Mansouri’s estate sought information about the transfers from two London investment firms, Acropolis Capital Partners Ltd. and Acropolis Capital Management Ltd., that refused to provide records.

African mines ‘fixer’ linked to hedge fund

Sources close to the situation said the fund was Och-Ziff. The company declined to comment.

Jersey begins sweeping review and revamp of funds regulation - Appleby

In the first step of a radical overhaul and rationalisation programme for Jersey fund regulation, on 1 August 2016 the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and the States of Jersey (Government) issued a joint consultation on proposals for substanti

St Kitts-Nevis government hopeful that US FinCen advisory will be lifted soon

We have recently introduced an additional due diligence test done by regional security forces in Barbados.

Mourant Ozannes advises longstanding client

Mourant Ozannes' corporate team is a leading practice known for acting on the most complex and demanding transactions, with a particularly strong reputation for corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and private equity.

Bermuda Legislative Developments Welcomed

Following a significant consultation exercise, there has been a suite of changes to the partnership regime to, among other things, clarify partner responsibilities and provide useful flexibility to permit partnerships to relocate to and from Bermuda and t

Key Figure in 1MDB Probe Is Arrested in Abu Dhabi

Investigators are looking into alleged fraud related to a Malaysian fund

PAKISTAN: Tax laws protect most Panama Papers’ names from action

Tax declarations of income tax filers are time barred and could not be opened beyond last five years.

Bahamas PM silent as bankrupt megaresort crisis drags on

The next substantive winding up hearing for Baha Mar is set for September 30.

PTI to move SC against PM over Panama leaks

Announcing the decisions of the meeting, the PTI chief said his party would attend today’s meeting of the Opposition on the ToRs to give the last chance to the government.

The DOJ’s Swiss Bank Program – Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead

The Program provided Swiss banks with a way to resolve potential liabilities in the US for tax-related criminal offenses and be protected from prosecution.

Does Brexit matter for the corporate jet owners and lessors in Asia? - Mourant Ozannes

As the UK’s exit negotiations unfold in the months and years to come, it is vital for those in the Asian corporate jet industry to continue to monitor and assess the evolving impact of UK’s exit from the EU.

Ogier in Jersey advises on investment in innovative travel company

Reed & Mackay’s strategic travel management services focus on law firms, insurance companies, finance houses and the energy sector.

Bitcoin criminal cases might represent new type of fraud: UK SFO

It noted that such a case might represent a new or emerging type of fraud.

CAYMAN ISLANDS: Winding up sought for second Bateman company

The Grand Court petition alleges that the second firm, Bateman & Company, has failed to deliver any cash or securities held following demands from the liquidators.

Paul Manafort Questioned by Cayman Islands Court About His Fund With a Russian Billionaire

He and Manafort met while Manafort was working on the presidential campaign of now ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, another Putin ally.

Appleby shortlisted for 2017 IFC Caribbean award

The firm has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year – Caribbean, for the sixth year running.

Curaçao, St. Maarten have Dijsselbloem concerned

The Dutch Caribbean countries are primarily responsible for their own affairs and intervention by The Hague is only possible when there is insufficient redress.

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