Managers of Wealth Offshore

Remember to reclassify your Bermuda Exempt Fund by 3 October

Exempt funds existing prior to the Investment Fund Amendment Act 2013 (old regime) will cease to exist as of 4 October 2016.

European Shelf Companies from Vistra Poland -

SEs are primarily regulated by the EU, although national laws may apply if the SE is formed by way of a joint venture between two Member State companies.

Swiss bank enters plea bargain in France over tax fraud: sources

Investigators found no evidence of this and the employee later retracted his allegations.

Appleby wins Jersey Law Firm of the Year title at Citywealth Awards

During the presentation at the Grange City Hotel in London on Wednesday evening, Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal services, was also awarded the ‘Isle of Man Law Firm of the Year’ title and named runner-up

Barcelona starter sentenced to a year in jail, but likely won’t serve it

The 31-year-old Argentine is unlikely to serve any time at all

PM Christie provides update on Baha Mar at Bahamas Business Outlook and CHTA Marketplace

There are many moving parts to this complex mega project.

Turks and Caicos government deprived of $1.3 million secret profit, says prosecutor

On April 20, 2006, Smith instructed Clayton Greene to pay $325,000 to yet another local law firm

New law firm goes for a ‘fresh’ approach

The team behind a new law firm which has launched in the island claim they are offering a refreshing new approach to legal matters.

Billionaire adjudicated bankrupt under 1869 statute

The court took the alternative route of adjudicating him bankrupt instead.

What Lenders and Borrowers Need to Know: A Snapshot of Changes to BVI Law in 2015

The British Virgin Island (the BVI)’s reputation as the leading offshore jurisdiction is well earned and it is dedicated to maintaining its status as a jurisdiction which is creditor friendly and commercially flexible.

Auto-enrolment pensions – a solution to Guernsey’s demographic time-bomb? - Appleby

This February the States of Guernsey is set to debate the introduction of a system of pension auto-enrolment for Guernsey.

Appleby advised on two of China Business Law Journal's ‘Deals of the Year’

Appleby was recognised for its work on two of the year’s most significant M&A transactions in China Business Law Journal’s 2015 'Deals of the Year.' The deals are Shenyin & Wanguo Securities' merger with Hongyuan Securit

Appleby acts for Lloyds Banking Group in sale of CMI

RL360 acquires CMI insurance operations

Mourant Ozannes leads offshore for FTSE 100 relationships

Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes is the leading offshore adviser to FTSE 100 clients according to a special, 10th Anniversary edition of the Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide, published today.

Collas Crill Wins Landmark Case on State Immunity

Botaş terminated the contracts with Tepe.

Appleby's Frances Woo named among 2015 IFC Power Women

Running for the third consecutive year, the list honours 200 of the most powerful women in government, private wealth, private client advisory, education and philanthropy across the international financial centres.

The return of $300m Abacha loot

The government of Switzerland, he recalled, had earlier recovered and repatriated $700 million to Nigeria from previously discovered Abacha loot.

French court suspends trial of famed art dealer Wildenstein

The criminal court has set the new trial date as May 4, after Wildenstein's lawyers argued that tax and criminal charges had been doubled up.

Guernsey money laundering fines could rise to £4m

Higher penalties for licensees will be limited to 10% of annual turnover.

Latest amendments and updates to the BVI Business Companies Act

The flagship of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) financial services legislation, the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (BCA), has been amended to introduce certain key and welcome changes and clarifications to the BVI’s corporate regime.

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