09/22/2015
Cayman Law Society supports Connolly’s goals, says president
The association representing Cayman’s private sector legal profession “wholeheartedly supports” MLA Winston Connolly’s call for the advancement of Caymanians, says Cayman Islands Law Society president Alasdair Robertson.
09/22/2015
Grant Thornton and Ogier successfully apply to the Courts for innovative pooling application
The resulting decision regarding the liquidation of the Huelin-Renouf Group demonstrates the flexibility of the Guernsey insolvency regime in achieving the best outcome for all parties, and in particular creditors, says Ogier partner Mathew Newman.
09/21/2015
The Supreme Court of Mauritius re-affirms the criteria for enforcing foreign judgments
The decision of the Supreme Court in La Banque Française Commerciale Ocean Indien v Lauret P re-affirmed the criteria that need to be satisfied for a successful application to recognise and enforce a foreign judgment based on Article 546 of the Mau
09/21/2015
Appleby Offshore Litigation Symposium - 7 October 2015
This is an event for lawyers in New York whose work brings them into contact with offshore entities in Cayman, the BVI or Bermuda.
09/21/2015
IRS Seeks Identities of Americans with Undisclosed Belize Bank Accounts
Americans with secret accounts in Belize should take notice: the government is looking for you.
09/21/2015
Cayman Islands fugitive used mirror corporations in Panama to launder money
The Batemans also own an unlicensed wealth management company in Panama
09/21/2015
Offshore law fiem Expands Litigation Practice with Launch of Asia Disputes & Restructuring Group
Under this new initiative and through our existing multi-lingual team in Hong Kong, clients will be serviced by the most experienced and highest rated partner-led team in Asia, Bermuda, BVI and Cayman.
09/21/2015
ICSA Jersey names leading offshore law firm in 2015 Awards
The Awards were judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners will be announced at the ICSA Jersey Annual Dinner, Awards & Graduation Ceremony at the Hotel de France on Friday, 23rd October 2015.
09/18/2015
ESMA advises on extension of AIFMD passport regime
Simultaneously, ESMA has published its Opinion to the European Parliament, Council and Commission on the functioning of the AIFMD EU passport regime to date and the functioning of National Private Placement Regimes.
09/17/2015
Over 90 jurisdictions have currently committed to CRS, with 58 signed up to the Agreement
09/17/2015
Propsecutors say investigators have uncovered correspondence between international banks and Freiburghaus about Brazilian clients, including former Petrobras employees
09/17/2015
These banks will collectively pay penalties totaling more than $11 million.
09/16/2015
New Australian laws to crack down on global firms avoiding tax
Under this new law, when we catch companies cheating, they will have to pay back double what they owe, plus interest
09/16/2015
CIMA Filings for Mutual Funds
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has published a new rule and regulatory procedure regarding the cancellation of a licence or certificate of registration of a Cayman Islands regulated mutual fund.
09/16/2015
Offshore law firm appoints funds and corporate partner
He is a Guernsey advocate, South African attorney and English solicitor. Legal directories describe him as technically excellent with great communication skills.
09/16/2015
Judging has taken place for the ICSA Jersey Awards 2015 and the shortlisted nominees decided. Competing for six Awards, including a newly introduced Award to celebrate excellence in Risk and Compliance, entries from individuals and teams representing the
09/15/2015
Cayman Islands: Outsourcing For Regulated Entities: CIMA Guidance
The SOG will apply inter alia to, banks, administrators, insurance companies and SIBL entities regulated in the Cayman Islands. It is not intended to be prescriptive, but sets out CIMA's minimum expectations regarding outsourcing.
09/15/2015
MLA: Lawyers law must address Caymanian hiring
The “goals” advocated by Mr. Connolly include “removing barriers” to the participation of Caymanian attorneys at local law firms
09/15/2015
Two Collas Crill lawyers named in E-Privateclient's 'Top 35 Under 35'
The 'Top 35 Under 35' list is designed to identify, recognise and promote the rising stars of the private client profession.
09/15/2015
Why Panama Remains a Money Laundering Haven
One of the main sticking points in these ongoing negotiations has been Panama's limited regulation of bearer shares.