03/03/2022
Russia, Ukraine and Belarus - Data Collection Exercise
The data will be used to inform Jersey’s jurisdictional response to the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
03/03/2022
BVI open-ended funds
This guide focuses on BVI business companies and BVI open-ended investment funds, and it aims to provide an overview of the different types of open-ended investment funds in the BVI and the regulatory requirements and obligations that these funds are subj
03/03/2022
BVI Approved Managers Regime
The application process for approval is generally quick and straightforward making it an appealing and popular option for both start-up and existing qualifying investment managers and advisors.
03/02/2022
Bahamas Central Bank: Inflationary Pressure To Be ‘Contained’
The Central Bank’s measured assessment on inflation many not match the daily experiences of many Bahamians
03/02/2022
Russia sanctions bring offshore assets into focus
While the UK, and London in particular, are well-known havens for Russian wealth, how the money gets there is less-well established.
03/02/2022
Restoration of a British Virgin Islands Company: do you qualify as an Interested Person?
On occasion, there is a subsequent need to have a dissolved company restored to the Register.
03/02/2022
Isle of Man: Feedback Will Shape Approach to Innovation
The Authority is capturing the views of stakeholders to strengthen its understanding of emerging risks, new opportunities and challenges resulting from innovation, such as crypto-currencies, crypto-exchanges and initial coin offerings.
03/02/2022
Russian Sanctions Update in Light of the Events in Ukraine
As events unfold apace in Ukraine we have seen the UK, Europe and a number of other nations, take action against Russia in the form of sanctions
03/01/2022
“We need to urgently track down any Russian money”
Senator Gorst was adamant that Jersey is aligned with the UK in terms of sanctions on designated persons and businesses
03/01/2022
EU Annex II Update - Bermuda & BVI
No direct penalties or sanctions will be imposed by any EU member states on entities or institutions in listed jurisdictions as a result of their inclusion in Annex II.
03/01/2022
Russia/Ukraine: Cayman Islands and BVI Sanctions Update
Sanctions Orders apply to any person or body incorporated or instituted in the jurisdiction
03/01/2022
Saunders and McTaggart agree: Flexibility is needed for gov’t finances
Caution against abuse out of convenience
03/01/2022
Guernsey legal and regulatory update February 2022
More than half of the incidents reported (15) over November and December 2021 were as a result of personal data being sent to the wrong person
03/01/2022
The BVI and the EU
On 24 February 2022, the Council of the European Union updated the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
03/01/2022
Bermuda Committed to Cooperation and Compliance in Global Tax Standards
Expects to Be Removed from Annex II at Next Meeting
02/28/2022
Cayman regulator issues Russia sanctions notice
Other Treasury sanctions affect Russian elites and their family members.
02/28/2022
Commencement of VASP Travel Rule
What is the Travel Rule and what notification is required?
02/25/2022
When is it appropriate to seek ex parte relief in the Cayman Islands?
The type of relief sought by the plaintiff is commonly known as Norwich Pharmacal relief.
02/25/2022
Top 'Take-Aways' from the 11th Annual Global Fund Finance Symposium
Here are our top take-away points from the high quality panel discussions.
02/25/2022
US charges Infinity Q founder with billion-dollar valuation fraud
The indictment alleges that the Infinity Q founder mismarked the securities