Managers of Wealth Offshore

Money market report for the week ended August 2, 2024

Information on ECB monetary operations and the domestic Treasury bill market

Progress Made: Changes to the Cayman Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime Now in Force

Those who fall foul of the new regime could face significant penalties.

Post-termination non-compete clauses in employment contracts

Is EU harmonisation on the horizon?

BML suspends payroll and bulk transfers via internet banking

The error was reportedly caused by a change in the bulk payment system.

Why pricing of risk is challenging

Past experiences are not enough to prepare us fully for what may lurk behind the corner to disrupt our lives

Sure’s acquisition of Airtel Vodafone approved in Jersey but still awaits Guernsey decision

The JCRA say that they have conducted a thorough review of the proposed transaction including detailed economic analysis of all information provided by Sure and Airtel and four public consultations.

Change coming to LCCL & TABL regimes and laws

Bush has also asked for the government to place a moratorium on all LCCL businesses with no Cayman partners and for the government to introduce a fee for foreign developers building apartments and hotels of 5% on the value.

International insurer licences increases by 50%

With 12 new licences issued in the first quarter, this brings to 24 the number of new international insurance licences issued in the first six months of 2024, compared to 16 in the same period in 2023.

Changes to Cayman Islands beneficial ownership reporting regime now in effect

Many entities that previously had few or no obligations will have to take steps to comply.

LGT Wealth Management Jersey Limited notice of intended merger

The Company's special resolutions passed under Article 127F of the Law are available to creditors from the Company, free of charge, on request.

Central Bank Governor: Global IT outage shouldn’t derail digitization efforts

One of the things the experience did not fully draw out but is on our radar as the Central Bank is that we need to strengthen the domestic payment system capacity

Guernsey poised to benefit from new LSE rules to boost growth and innovation

The new rules are the biggest change to the listing regime in over 30 years and aim to support a wider range of companies to issue their shares on a UK exchange, increasing opportunities for investors.

Increased Company Size Thresholds for Audit Exemptions in Ireland

The new thresholds apply to financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2024

Jersey Electricity wants 5,000 homes to be using solar technology by 2030

Mr Preece described the increasing use of solar power as “a logical step” and said he viewed the Solar 5,000 project as a collective ambition for the Island.

The 150 Year Rule Falls - Cayman Perpetuities Act Changes

One of the most notable points involved in the disapplication of the Rule is that a settlor now has the option to choose whether to disapply the Rule against perpetuities for a newly settled trust or not.

Cyan Regulatory Announce Beacon, A Revolutionary RegTech Product

There are a growing number of compliance platforms becoming available as RegTech becomes more accepted

Money market report for the week ended July 26, 2024

Information on ECB monetary operations and the domestic Treasury bill market

ELTIF 2.0 - European Commission Adopts RTS Delegated Regulation

ELTIFs can be marketed to retail or institutional investors across the European Union.

UK embedded finance provider Weavr lands EMI licence in Malta

Weavr says it will lean into its partnership with Visa, which has been in motion since June last year, to deliver “several of these financial products”.

Bank of England issues warning to life insurers

Regulators in the UK, Europe and the US are increasingly concerned that the retirement savings of ordinary people are being put at greater risk

Regulation, Risk & Compliance