Managers of Wealth Offshore

The impact of the upcoming AIF Law in Cyprus on private ICIS by Konstantinos Kanioura, Harneys

It outlined key features of the AIF Law in terms of available products and supervision

Changes to Jersey company law expected in late 2014

These changes, most of which are designed to increase the flexibility of the Jersey company, will be of particular interest to all those who use Jersey companies in their structures.

The Banking Regulation Review Fifth edition - Jersey Chapter

In previous editions of this review, the Jersey chapters have recently started with reference to global financial turbulence and it is tempting now, as the economic situation has become much more stable, to put that behind us.

Offshore law Firm Of The Year

Held on 25 June at the Grosvenor House Hotel London and hosted this year by Joanna Lumley, the Lawyer Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates excellence in the legal profession across private practice, the public sector, commerce and industry.

Appleby announces new Structured Finance Partner

Prior to joining Appleby, Benjamin practised at Clifford Chance and Mayer Brown where he worked primarily on securitisation and other asset-backed financings.

Appleby Advised Earthasia On Its Hong Kong Listing

Earthasia International Holdings Limited listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with gross proceeds of approximately HK$120 million

Maitland launches AIFMD fund platform in Luxembourg

MS Management Services, a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of the Maitland group, has been authorised by the CSSF to act as an alternative investment fund manager

IRS - Possible Offshore Deferrals for Hedge Fund Managers by Proskauer Rose

What Hedge Fund Managers Need to Know

Two former Cay Clubs executives arrested in Central America, accused of lying to the feds, among other things

Two principals in the former Key Largo-based Cay Clubs Resorts and Marinas, which the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says was a $300 million Ponzi scheme that bilked 1,400 investors, have been arrested in Central America and returned to the Keys

Jersey Financial Services Commission proposes to amend Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 2008

The Commission’s objective has been to apply international standards in a way that is consistent with neighbouring territories, and the money laundering and terrorist financing risk present in Jersey.

Conyers advises CRE on establishment of joint venture incorporated in BVI

Conyers Dill & Pearman has provided British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Cayman Islands legal advice to China Resources Enterprise (CRE) in relation to the establishment of a joint venture company incorporated in the BVI between CRE and Tesco and their re

Ogier Fiduciary Service partners finalise MBO

This means that with immediate effect Ogier Fiduciary Services and Ogier are two independent businesses.

Cayman Islands: Former investment adviser admits to money laundering

He is due to be sentenced on Sept. 5

A Tough Act to Follow by Colin Riegels, Global Head of Banking and Finance, Harneys

Athough nobody knew it at the time, the inception of the British Virgin Islands' International Business Company (IBC) Act occurred at some point during 1976. Nobody now recalls the exact date, except that it was during the summer.

Collas Crill advise Malaysian investors on buying UK property

Many investors look to the Channel Islands to structure their investment and for conveyancing advice before they buy.

Carey Olsen advises on launch of debt fund listed on the LSE specialist fund market

The listed fund acts as a feeder vehicle for a Guernsey registered limited partnership, which has been launched at the same time and is separately registered as a closed-ended collective investment scheme.

Cayman Development Bank: Vast majority of business loans delinquent

Bank is unable to find chairman and pursues close to 100 legal cases to recover funds

Cayman Islands: ICTA head ‘terminated’ but paid out

The former managing director of the Cayman Islands Information and Communication Technology Authority had his contract terminated three months prior to its completion, but was still paid the remainder of his salary, Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts reveale

Millionaire Official Sues Navalny Over Offshore Report

In a blog entry, Navalny dismissed Liksutov's explanations as lies

Carey Olsen advises the States of Jersey on debut bond issue

The law firms were appointed following a competitive open tender and interview process which also saw Barclays Bank PLC, HSBC Bank plc and the Royal Bank of Scotland plc being appointed as joint lead managers. International law firm Allen & Overy LLP

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