08/21/2014
Though Labuan IBFC has specific Acts of Parliament to regulate its business activities, it is still an integral part of Malaysia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework.
08/21/2014
Bermuda’s strength and breadth of private equity service providers, together with its robust yet responsive legal and regulatory environment, make it a strong choice of jurisdiction for both private equity fund formations and for the selection of se
08/21/2014
We become involved in restrictive covenants, more often than not, only after the issue has become contentious. In the majority, these issues could have been avoided had enough thought been given at the beginning of the process. It really does come down to
08/19/2014
The Bedell administration team in Jersey was led by Joseph Conway with assistance from Tara Dufty
08/19/2014
The penalties will be consulted on, but they could encompass an unlimited financial penalty or imprisonment.
08/19/2014
Ogier Corporate Services has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious ICSA Jersey Awards 2014.
08/18/2014
All three Crown Dependencies increased their incorporation activity in the second half of the year with new incorporations making up 8-9% of their local registers.
08/18/2014
Private detectives are investigating Cayman Islands links to the mysterious disappearance of a Canadian banker and his wife 20 years ago
Cayman may provide clues to couple missing since 1994
08/18/2014
The Depositary is also required to risk assess the anticipated and ongoing activity of the AIF and will do this by reviewing inter alia the AIF's investment policy and related strategy (as set out in its offering documents),
08/17/2014
The Governor and the Central Bank unreservedly respect and value the principles of freedom of the press, as enshrined in our Constitution.
08/14/2014
The Mounties allege the accused raised the money from investors through New Life Capital Corporation and affiliated firms, but that the cash was then transferred to their personal accounts in the Bahamas.
08/14/2014
Bacon, the chairman and chief executive officer of Moore Capital Management LLC, wants more than a thousand hours of footage
08/14/2014
As the crisis over Ukrainian sovereignty has deepened, notably following the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, the EU has sought to increase punitive measures on rebel groups within Ukraine and targets within Russia.
08/14/2014
The proceeds of the placing were used in the acquisition of two prestigious commercial properties in the Channel Islands: 40 Esplanade in St Helier, and Glategny Court in St Peter Port.
08/12/2014
FBME Bank, was placed under administration by the Central Bank of Cyprus following allegations of money laundering by the US Treasury’s watchdog FinCEN unit.
08/12/2014
Mergers & Acquisitions
08/12/2014
This briefing note describes the key features of a protected cell company and summarises the formation, structure and liquidation procedures particular to this type of company.
08/12/2014
SEC Charges Bahamas-Based Brokerage Firm and President with Facilitating Fraudulent Scheme by Hedge Fund Manager
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Bahamas-based brokerage firm and its president for enabling a fraud that was halted when the SEC charged the hedge fund manager at the center of the scheme.
08/08/2014
Scheme that entailed concealing the practice of routing orders to an offshore affiliate in Bermuda to add mark-ups or mark-downs.
08/08/2014
Carey Group has become the first listing agent in the world not based in the Cayman Islands to become a Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX) listing agent.