Managers of Wealth Offshore

MMA releases 25 percent more dollars to banks to coincide with off-season

The amount of foreign currency sold by the MMA to import oil, staple foods, medicine, and medical equipment to the Maldives has increased by 30 percent in the first five months of this year.

Acting as regulatory counsel to Kraken on BVI VASP registrations

The registrations, granted by the BVI Financial Services Commission, authorise Kraken to provide regulated virtual assets services to clients operating through the jurisdiction.

Guernsey concrete review finds high prices but no competition law breach

The Authority said the findings provide a strong evidence base to help policymakers and industry consider how outcomes could be improved over time.

Parliament passes motion to restrict non-Caymanian real estate agents

The move to bar most non-Caymanian from being local real estate agents, which is supported by both the government and opposition, is unlikely to face any political opposition in Cayman.

Annual report highlights Cayman’s FATF preparations and regulatory reforms

The office consolidates what had previously been spread across multiple agencies into a single authority housed within the ministry.

CRS and Economic Substance Updates for the Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands CRS and Economic Substance updates covering the 31 July 2026 filing deadline, DITC Portal changes, transition to XML Schema v3.0 and revised compliance requirements for in-scope entities.

Financial Reporting Authority posts progress report ahead of watchdog review

The time taken to disclose information to local law enforcement remained flat

Important Cayman Islands Industry Advisory: Common Reporting Standard 2.0 and Economic Substance Updates

The CRS Amendment Regulations came into effect from 1 January 2026

Finance firm’s number “spoofed” in scam call targeting Islander

The Jersey Financial Services Commission has sought to alert the public to scammers impersonating Nedbank Private Wealth Limited.

‘Guernsey has a pretty robust financial position’, says Parkinson

The first four months of the year has public finances in the black once again.

Hawksford supports AIR Global with listing on Nasdaq

In particular, Hawksford’s team in Jersey supported the pre-listing restructuring process

Ocorian: Cayman’s appeal continues amid government’s transparency push

By the end of 2024, 17,292 closed-ended private funds and 12,858 open-ended mutual funds were registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), it said.

Guernsey States asked to invest pensions under proposed £2 billion sovereign wealth fund

It is different from other strategies because it pools together different assets, such as cash, pensions, and bonds, and focusses on long-term returns.

URCO clarifies rules for home solar systems in Cayman Islands

URCO said the publication does not introduce any new rights, obligations or regulatory requirements.

IMF approves US$257-million safety net for Barbados

The new precautionary Stand-By Arrangement will provide Barbados with insurance in a shock-prone external environment

The Central Bank of Ireland’s updated AIF Rulebook

Aoife and Caitriona’s contribution formed part of the AIMA Journal Edition 146, first published in June 2026.

Jersey’s new corporate administration regime

Administration provides a court-supervised mechanism through which a distressed but potentially viable company can be stabilised

Agencies Collaborate to Fight Financial Crimes

Antigua and Barbuda was represented through contributions from officers of the ONDCP and the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda

Central Bank warns public against four entities falsely claiming authorization to conduct financial services in The Bahamas

Officials warned that false claims about regulatory status may be intended to mislead investors

Firewall legislation in the BVI

The decision also confirmed that foreign law arguments, such as reliance on a jurisdiction that does not recognise trusts cannot be used to defeat a BVI trust holding BVI company shares.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance