Managers of Wealth Offshore

FIFA scandal exacerbates Canadian banks' Caribbean troubles

This unusual courier service, which reduced the electronic trail on a $250,000 payment to former FIFA official Chuck Blazer in May 2011,

Collas Crill Wins First Prosecution Of Its Kind In Jersey

The distinction between the two charges relates to whether such information was received in the course of a trade, profession, business or employment or whether the information came to them in the course of carrying out a financial services business.

FIFA scandal exacerbates Canadian banks' Caribbean troubles

Blazer has pleaded guilty to a series of financial crimes, including money laundering, wire fraud and tax evasion, and is cooperating with authorities.

DQ's Annemarie Hughes recognised by Citywealth

The Leaders List is the result of the input of a huge number of people within the private wealth management sector as well as UHNW clients.

Redemptions Re-examined, Rectification Refined – In Re Herald Fund SPC

Herald Fund SPC was one of the larger Madoff feeder funds and made headlines recently when it settled the competing claims between it and Irving Picard (the Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Madoff estate).

Recognition for Bedell Cristin Partners in European legal awards

Two Bedell Cristin partners were recognised as leaders in their field across Europe in the Europe Women in Business Law Awards organised by Euromoney Legal Media Group.

Legal expert: Alan Grayson hedge fund explanation 'complete nonsense'

According to a story published Monday, Rep. Alan Grayson's hedge funds are in violation of a House ethics rule that prohibits sitting legislators from managing self-named investment entities.

Whistleblower makes new Ansbacher claims

He also named another politician who he alleges had an offshore account used to evade tax in the document sent to the committee.

Potential Changes to Creditors’ Rights in the BVI – Administration Orders

The BVI is once again considering proposals to bring into force provisions which permit the making of administration orders in relation to BVI companies.

Web Shop Operators Mull ‘Discrimination’ Lawsuit Against Banks

Bahamian web shop operators may sue the Canadian-owned commercial banks for “discrimination” over their refusal to accept deposits from a legalised gaming sector, a well-known QC said yesterday.

Manhattan DA: Cayman ‘better positioned’ to fight terrorism finance

Those bribe payments, federal prosecutors allege, were made by sports marketing companies to ranking members of FIFA

Mourant Ozannes recently acted for the trustee of a Jersey law governed trust

The case demonstrates the Royal Court's willingness to approve innovative means of settling family disputes concerning trusts.

Cayman Court gives guidance on the status of redeeming investors and approach to distributions

The Court confirmed that section 37(7)(a) of the Companies Law does not apply to investors

A Guide to JPUTs (Jersey Property Unit Trusts)

A Jersey Property Unit Trust (JPUT) is a specific type of Jersey trust which is commonly used to require and hold interests in UK real estate.

Three Partners named in the Citywealth Leaders List

This is the tenth year of the list, which is compiled from the votes of a huge number of people within the private wealth management sector and their clients, extensive research, consultations and interviews.

Ogier is named Offshore Law Firm of the Year 2015

2014 was an exceptionally strong year for the firm

Isle of Man Trusts (Amendment) Act 2015 is now in force.

This old rule originated from the Settled Land Act 1892 and was seen as prohibiting the effective administration of trusts.

Special Economic Zone in the Cayman Islands creates new Maritime Services Park

The Cayman Islands is the global leader for mega-yacht registrations

Cyprus trust plus Panamanian foundation – an unrivalled stucture

As far as one can remember and for as long as tax laws have been in existence, there has been a lot of speculation about and examination of structures asking how these can best be implemented to provide its users with the best possible tax planning soluti

The Role Of ILS In Portfolio Diversification, Appleby

The ILS market has been very attractive for both insurers and investors.