03/10/2022
ESS welcomes business sector support for anti-discrimination legislation
ESS hopes to bring the legislation to States for debate between July and September this year.
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
03/10/2022
Public Consultation on the FATF Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector
Although this FATF guidance is non-binding, it supports the national AML/CFT legislative framework. Subject persons, especially real estate practitioners, experts and individuals/entities involved in the real estate business are encouraged to submit their
03/09/2022
BOJ adjusts stance on US bond issues
Last month, the BOJ blocked new FX issuances but allowed the refinancing of US dollar-denominated bonds under US$15 million.
03/09/2022
Is regulation on the way for Jersey estate agents?
It is the Panel’s view that this could provide the first step towards a regulated estate agency market in Jersey and greater protections for consumers.
03/08/2022
Consultation ends on rules for virtual asset custodians, trading platforms
Travel Rule takes effect 1 July
03/07/2022
FATF to visit Malta by June, as Abela tempers expectations
'We are not at the end of the road yet', Prime Minister says
03/06/2022
Register of Overseas Entities that own UK land
Failure to comply with the registration requirements will affect an overseas entity’s ability to buy and sell UK land, and to create a charge over land.
03/06/2022
Cayman Government still to decide on $400 million bond
Government said it would seek to have the bond underwritten by a financial institution and benchmarked against the 30-Year US Treasury Bond.
03/04/2022
10 measures to expose sanctioned Russian oligarchs’ hidden assets
The Tax Justice Network has in response published a briefing detailing 10 transparency measures
03/03/2022
No Stone Unturned: Tools of the trade available to the asset recovery lawyer in Guernsey
The application must not be merely for the purpose of obtaining pre-trial discovery of what a witness might say if called at trial
03/03/2022
Invasion of Ukraine – Raised Cyber Threat
A statement from Jersey's Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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.
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