03/26/2014
The Cayman Islands government has announced, by way of a Gazette dated 21 March 2014, its intention to introduce a registration and licensing regime for directors of certain regulated entities in the Cayman Islands.
03/21/2014
Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal Stays BVI Unfair Prejudice Proceedings in Favour of Chinese Courts - Appleby
In a recent judgment the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, reversed the decision of Bannister J in Gao Chunhe v Najing Ocean (BVI) Co. Limited in the Commercial Division, and stayed BVI unfair prejudice / just and equitable winding up proc
03/21/2014
Cayman Islands: Asset managers arrested in money laundering sting
All three were arrested March 12 following an undercover operation
03/21/2014
A Canadian businessman who lives in the Cayman Islands now sits in a Miami jail cell, accused of money laundering.
03/20/2014
The BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2012, The Voluntary Liquidation - Walkers
It made a number of changes to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004, generally, and more specifically it made significant changes to the voluntary liquidation process for solvent companies.
03/19/2014
BAHAMAS: RBC Replies To Fraud Concerns
The Royal Bank of Canada has told customers it will investigate after they raised concerns about the safety of their accounts after being unable to withdraw money over the weekend.
03/18/2014
Solomon Harris - Offshore Law Firm of the Year
Cayman Islands law firm, Solomon Harris, is delighted to announce that for the second year running, it has been awarded the prestigious title of "offshore law firm of the year" at the US Captive Service Awards 2013.
03/18/2014
Austrian lawyer Gabriel Lansky is hunting down one-time oligarch Rakhat Aliyev, although it is unsure whether the Kazakh millionaire is still in Malta
03/18/2014
Ogier assists online retailer Boohoo on successful AIM listing
Along with DLA Piper as lead counsel, Ogier has advised the online fashion retailer Boohoo.com plc on its corporate reorganisation and subsequent successful AIM listing on 14 March 2014
03/17/2014
Leading international law firm continues global expansion with Singapore office
The head of Harneys’ banking and finance practice group, will relocate from Hong Kong to Singapore
03/13/2014
Bermuda signs MOU with German financial regulator - Appleby
With that signing, Bermuda has signed MOUs with 27 European member states
03/12/2014
The focus on corporate governance that is pushing for higher standards in the hedge funds space culminated in the Statement of Guidance issued by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority in January this year.
03/11/2014
The Minister for Treasury and Resources has appointed Joint Lead Managers and Legal Advisers for the forthcoming States of Jersey’s bond issuance.
03/10/2014
English High Court Places Manx Company into Administration
It became what is believed to be the first Isle of Man incorporated company, with its Centre of Main Interest in the Isle of Man, to be placed into administration in England.
03/07/2014
Don't send bank details by email, police warn
03/07/2014
Conyers Dill & Pearman was recently named Offshore Law Firm of the Year at both the IFLR Asia Awards and the China Business Law Awards.
03/06/2014
Even if the Cayman Islands gets its public sector finances back within acceptable limits under local law, a U.K.-drafted fiscal governance arrangement signed in November 2011 will not be removed from the legislation.
03/06/2014
US freezes late Nigerian dictators offshore funds
Less than a week after President Goodluck Jonathan honoured the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, with an award for “his contributions to the nation."
03/06/2014
Offshore law firm Appleby is pleased to announce it has been shortlisted by Chambers & Partners in the “Chambers Global Awards 2014.”
03/06/2014
Leading law firm advises on landmark Jersey fund restructur​
GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited is a Jersey fund company listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.