Managers of Wealth Offshore

Amendments to the Implementing Procedures Part I

The revised IPs Part I introduce amendments to the obligations relating to employee screening and the corresponding record-keeping requirements.

Papers, Please: Order 24, Rule 7A Brings Pre-Action and Non-Party Discovery to the Cayman Islands

This new rule addresses two notable gaps in the Grand Court’s procedural framework by introducing a codified mechanism for both pre-action discovery and interlocutory non-party discovery.

Gen II Fund Services expands fund administration offering in Guernsey

“Having secured the required GFSC licences to provide fund administration services in Guernsey, we are reinforcing our commitment to the jurisdiction and ensuring our clients can access consistent, high-quality administration support where and when

Accessible premises and disability discrimination in the Channel Islands

An access audit could be a helpful first step to improving accessibility which can provide the basis for planning your access improvements.

“Clone firm” promotes fake investment opportunities

The warning comes amid ongoing concerns about increasingly sophisticated “clone firm” scams, where fraudsters mimic genuine businesses to appear credible and lure investors.

Deputy governor promises faster responses to civil service audits

But the latest summary from the auditor general reveals Cayman’s government hasn’t been fulfilling this obligation for several years.

Maples Group Named on Hong Kong’s Inaugural “Go Global” Legal Services Panel

The initiative forms part of the Hong Kong Professional Services GoGlobal Platform

Jersey COBO reform: first phase of simplification now in force

This is the first stage in a wider programme of reform.

Regulator paves the way for improvements to local mobile networks

Until recently, three mobile operators shared the spectrum available in Jersey.

Regulation, Regulation, Regulation

Sanctions add another layer of complexity, affecting trustees even when their own jurisdiction is not directly targeted.

Amendments to the Nominee Regime of Bahamian Companies

The Amending Acts came into force on 19 January 2026

Consumer Protection Act to be updated before elections

According to Premier Wheatley, the government is looking to update the law with new rules that will ensure that new cost measures are passed to consumers.

BVI moves to constitutional reform talks with UK

The newly established committee is mandated to represent the Virgin Islands in discussions on constitutional reform and modernisation.

Cayman bids for US recognition as ReConnect 2026 makes the case for offshore reinsurance

In terms of capital models, Muecke said his firm currently used US RBC because it was the framework his US cedants and their regulators knew best.

Bermuda signs amendment to Bahrain tax agreement

Mr Burt said as more Bermuda businesses look to expand operations in the GCC, Bahrain remains a key gateway.

Relocating investment management businesses to the Channel Islands

Jersey operates a comparable regime, with work and residence permissions closely aligned to employment and business requirements.

Doing business in the Cayman Islands guide (Legal 500)

The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands (the “Grand Court”) is the superior court of record of first instance for the Cayman Islands.

Premier floats public-private secondments for Cayman reinsurance push

The secondment idea lands alongside a Cabinet-backed tweak to the Public Authorities Act that would free the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) from civil service pay bands.

BMA reveals details of Samuelsson prohibition order

His conduct was a direct cause of the company’s regulatory breaches and the resulting liquidation, the regulator added.

BML denies allegations of charging hidden fees

Since the implementation of the 30% cross-border fee on major e-commerce "fast fashion" and discount giants in mid-2025, the bank has been under intense scrutiny.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance