Managers of Wealth Offshore

New wave of improvements to BVI corporate legislation - Mourant Ozannes

This briefing looks at the most important of those improvements.

BVI Corporate update - Carey Olsen

The Amendment Act introduces a number of important changes to the provisions of the BVI Business Companies Act (the “Act”) which are anticipated to have a beneficial effect for companies registered in the British Virgin Islands (the “BVI

Mourant Ozannes partners named in 2015 Citywealth IFC Power Women Top 200

This year, the research published listed individuals' views on quotas for women, inspirational role models and charitable giving.

Bermuda makes it easier to become a resident

Bermuda has removed some of the eligibility requirements for a Residential Certificate making it easier for high net worth individuals to obtain permission to live in Bermuda indefinitely.

A welcome Christmas present - Cayman introduces its much anticipated new bill for the formation of limited liability companies

On 18 December 2015, the Cayman Islands published a bill (the LLC Bill) for the creation of a new law to permit the formation of a new type of vehicle in the Cayman Islands, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (a LLC).

Swiss banker settles German tax probe

The bank has said it never set up or distributed such products and Eric Sarasin has also denied that he was involved in such a scheme.

Islamic finance continues to grow in the BVI

Senior Associates Hamish Masson and Ian Montgomery contributed this BVI Report in the new Annual Guide from Islamic Finance News.

Harneys starts 2016 with three new partners

Each of these dynamic lawyers has proven their ability and dedication to the firm over a period of time.

Mourant Ozannes advises on £152.6M takeover of Japan Residential Investment Company Limited

It holds a large, diverse portfolio of residential properties in Tokyo and other major cities of Japan.

Carey Olsen advises on a £40m real estate investment fund

Jersey's Private Placement Fund regime is growing in popularity, with a number of new fund managers looking to take advantage of its fast-track regulatory approval process.

Channel Island promotions at Carey Olsen

We are committed to developing our practice teams across the group both through internal promotion and recruitment and I congratulate them as they move on to the next level in their careers.

New entries in leading list of powerful women in the finance sector

The list celebrates powerful women from diverse backgrounds and fields and provides insight into their thoughts on business excellence, role models and on giving back to their communities.

Management Buyout Of Appleby Fiduciary Business Completes

The Appleby Group has provided us with a solid foundation from which to build our new fiduciary brand, which we expect to launch in the first quarter of 2016.

Cayman regulator has jurisdiction over fraudster company but ignores its responsibilities By Kenneth Rijock

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has denied that it has jurisdiction over B & C Capital Ltd, Ryan Bateman's Cayman corporation that stole over $450 million from investors, on the grounds that it is an Exempted Company.

French Authorities Investigating Karl Lagerfeld's Taxes

The case is the latest involving allegations of high-end tax evasion in France, where the Finance Ministry has cracked down on fraud in recent years to ease budget strain.

Trustee Strikes $25 Million Settlement With Madoff Investor

Irving Picard reaches deal with Vizcaya Partners as well as with Vizcaya’s investors and their bank

Saint Lucia Offers Citizenship to Wealthy Investors

The regulations require that applicants have a net worth of US$3 million.

Former Catalan chief to go to court over alleged money laundering

The judge assumed jurisdiction in the case that was originally opened by a court in Barcelona against the couple and three of their children after the former Catalan leader in 2014 admitted publicly that had hidden a considerable amount of money in Andorr

Permission possible for film tax probe

The evidence will be used in a case involving Frank Agrama, a film producer who is alleged to have been Berlusconi’s agent in the multimillion- euro scheme.

HSBC's Swiss unit facing German tax probe -SonntagsZeitung

Lawyers for HSBC are negotiating with authorities for a settlement which should also include a solution for the employees

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