Managers of Wealth Offshore

Impact of the Common Reporting Standard on Cayman Islands Financial Institutions-Top 5 Questions Clients Are Asking About CRS

Over 90 jurisdictions have currently committed to CRS, with 58 signed up to the Agreement

Odebrecht's Alleged Money Man Points Brazil Probe to Banks

Propsecutors say investigators have uncovered correspondence between international banks and Freiburghaus about Brazilian clients, including former Petrobras employees

US Justice Department Announces Two Banks Reach Resolutions Under Swiss Bank

These banks will collectively pay penalties totaling more than $11 million.

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

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.

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.

ICSA Jersey Awards Short List

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

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.

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

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.

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.

CIMA petitions to wind up Belvedere-owned Brighton SPC

According to CIMA, the sole investment asset of the Kijani Funds was actually a loan to Gibraltar-based firm Kijani Resources

Malaysia to Allow Swiss to Question Witnesses in 1MDB Probe

Investigation into state investment fund involves corruption allegations against prime minister

Relocating to Jersey as a High-Value Resident by Tim Hart

The legal framework for applications for high value residency status is provided by the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law 2012 (the 2012 Law)

Collas Crill named Legal Team of the Year at STEP Private Client Awards

The awards, now in their tenth year, set the industry standard and highlight excellence among private client practitioners.

Asian Family Offices as Cornerstone LPs by Matthew Egerton-Warburton, Withers

Over the past two decades a substantial amount of private wealth has been created in Asia. There are now a large number of newly wealthy individuals and families in Asia grappling with the problem of maintaining and growing excess capital.

Trust Disputes: when the protector stops protecting - Withers

This case, known as the 'K Trust', demonstrates that the courts can intervene to remove a protector whose approach was no longer considered to be in the best interests of the beneficiaries.

Fox Rothschild, Virgin Islands Reach Temporary Deal in Tax Beef

The firm has also alleged that the defendants unlawfully disclosed taxpayer information.

Offshore law firm welcomes leading funds specialist

Has further consolidated its dominant position within Jersey's fund industry with the hire of new partner

New Partner for International Private Client Team

She was recently acknowledged for ‘spearheading a group of Jersey trustees in agreeing the wording for the FATCA guidance notes for Jersey.'