Managers of Wealth Offshore

The Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Law

The main aim of the RTL is to develop fair, transparent and well-regulated tenancy agreements

Taking security in Bermuda

Security over assets located outside Bermuda is frequently governed by the law of the jurisdiction where the asset is situated,

Continuing Obligations of British Virgin Islands Approved Managers

An Approved Manager must not carry on any business other than the relevant business permitted under the Approved Managers Regulations

Jersey Finance welcomes LLC guidance changes to enhance Jersey’s competitiveness

The latest changes are intended to address areas where greater regulatory clarity would benefit practitioners

CP173: Central Bank Consults on New Third-Party Risk Guidance to Replace its Outsourcing Guidance

The expectation that the board of directors approves the outsourcing policy at least annually.

Scrutiny calls for tougher FOI rules

The panel’s decisions are not legally binding, meaning its findings can be ignored without an effective mechanism to compel disclosure.

Transfer by way of continuation into the Cayman Islands – Exempted Companies

If the proposed name is unacceptable it will have to be changed within 60 days of registration.

Liechtenstein Regulates Cooperation Between Police, Judiciary and Banks

The MoU is an important step in cooperation and joint efforts to combat crime, the Liechtenstein Bankers Association emphasized.

Cayman Islands new AML Rule and new Sanctions Rule — practical guide for the insurance sector

CIMA nevertheless expects insurers and reinsurers not conducting relevant financial business to have policies and procedures in place to prevent money laundering

Amendment seeks to exempt foreign tour operators from tax

“The President has decided to make changes to the TGST Act very soon on the basis of the destination principle,” Ameen said.

BVI investment into expanding court facilities welcomed

The investment was approved by the Cabinet of the British Virgin Islands in August.

Basel-City to Introduce New Wage Deductions Earliest 2029

Implementation is to take place in two phases, beginning on 1 January 2029 at the earliest.

Cayman reinsurers urged to tighten board oversight and controls

CIMA also identified weaknesses in internal audit arrangements, outdated business plans, inconsistent governance documents, irregular board meetings and a lack of periodic board self-assessments.

Cayman international insurance sector adds 28 licences in 2026

These comprised of one Class B(i) licence and seven Class B(iii) licences.

HIC tightens oversight as insured population hits 84,689 at end of 2025

During 2025, the HIC received 49 complaints, 931 applications for high-risk insured persons and 67 inquiries.

Retirement age, minimum wage increases now loom

Mrs Glover-Rolle signalled that raising the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 years-old, and increasing that for the private sector from 65 to 67, is the preferred option at present.

From filing to disclosure: What the BVI’s revised financial return regime means for companies and limited partnerships

The stated reason is the BVI's commitments to the Global Forum on Tax Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Ireland Implements New Rules Regarding Third-Party Access to Beneficial Ownership Registers

The Regulations amend the regimes for companies and trusts only.

Panama removed from EU’s tax haven ‘blacklist’ a decade after the Panama Papers

Ten years after ICIJ’s investigation exposed the country as a corporate haven, regulations and checks have been put in place to deal with the reputational damage.

Proposed 31.4% French tax on regulated stablecoins could drive crypto traders offshore

Chainalysis' regional sales director in France Francois Volpoet warned the proposed 31.4% tax on regulated stablecoins could push traders toward unmonitored offshore channels.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance