Managers of Wealth Offshore

Major changes to Jersey’s Residential Tenancy Law

The Tribunal can void a non‑compliant increase or substitute a lawful one.

BMA speeds up fund pre-approval process

The introduction of a clearly defined, expedited pre-approval process provides entities with regulatory certainty while maintaining the rigour of Bermuda’s oversight framework

Regulating VASPs requires global consistency

The report identifies several concerning practices.

Capital treatment for Bermuda insurers investing in structured assets

A structure that looks attractive on the asset side does not automatically produce a durable Bermuda outcome.

Central Bank Highlights Focus Areas for Payment and E-Money Firms

Firms should proactively review their frameworks in these areas in anticipation of the CBI’s planned thematic reviews and supervisory engagements throughout 2026.

A general introduction to employment law in Jersey (Lexology)

Employers should also consider and offer suitable alternative roles where available, and employees are entitled to reasonable paid time off

Guernsey named as Reform’s latest controversy hits the headlines

The newspaper quoted him as saying that he has only done what many other people do to ensure they pay the minimum tax possible.

Cayman Islands dollar ranked eighth strongest currency globally

Financial experts noted that the strength of the Cayman Islands dollar is sustained by the territory’s robust financial services sector

Re-revised immigration law to be in effect next month

The amendments also allow WORC to collect expedited processing fees for grant applications

Shareholder activism in Bermuda

Bermuda law allows for many of the same types of anti-takeover defence mechanisms that may be familiar in foreign jurisdictions such as the United States.

IoD Guernsey Responds to GFSC Consultation on Digital Finance

Within financial services, respondents were primarily drawn from funds and investment management (50%), banking (29%), and fiduciary, trust and private wealth (21%).

Jersey investment funds - Spring 2026 update

Transfers of shares will be permitted by any method

Guernsey investment funds - Spring 2026 update

The Commission’s Director General, William Mason, has set out a pro-growth and pragmatic regulatory agenda

Cayman Islands investment funds - Spring 2026 update

Subsequent advisory statements have also extended some deadlines

“Landmark” IP legislation will help Jersey attract business

The law change will come into effect in the second half of 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions in the Isle of Man

Lexology provides an essential information tool helping in-house counsel, governments and corporate officers to look beyond their own borders

Protection of Whistleblowers in Jersey: Report and draft Law

For employees, there would be an ability to claim that their dismissal was ‘automatically unfair’ because their protected disclosure was the reason or the main reason for the termination of their employment.

£2m+ fines for multiple failings over a decade

The firm’s Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, James Watchorn was fined £10,000 and banned from holding similar regulated roles for 17-months.

SARS warning for South Africans with offshore investments

Starting on 1 March 2026, SARS began receiving bulk financial data from over 120 jurisdictions through expanded Automatic Exchange of Information standards.

Next Level Governance: The Benefits of an Expert Bermuda Corporate Services Provider

Understand the benefits of engaging an expert Corporate Services Provider in Bermuda, backed by a vast international network.

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