Managers of Wealth Offshore

Registration of overseas entities

There will be a new requirement for the Land Registry to enter a restriction on the title of land owned by an overseas entity

Guernsey discrimination law update: Where are we now?

In the interests of best practice, many employers already ensure equivalence of rights between Guernsey and the UK, and will therefore have anti-discrimination policies in place.

EU attacked over blacklist decision to drop three jurisdictions

Nine jurisdictions remain on the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions (Annex I): American Samoa, Fiji, Guam, Palau, Panama, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands and Vanuatu.

The Statement of Practice issued on 25 August 2021 clarifies the tax treatment of trusts and foundations established in Mauritius

Any trust or foundation may claim partial exemption on such categories of income specified in the ITA subject to satisfying the conditions prescribed relating to substance of their activities.

Passing the Golden Thread Through the Eye of a Needle - Observations on Recent Approach as Between Hong Kong and Offshore Jurisdictions

The application of such a power has resonated with similar common law jurisdictions globally.

External reserves hit $2.7 billion in August

The Central Bank also noted that its net purchase from the public sector slowed to $193.4 million, from $225.6 million in the previous year.

Passing the Golden Thread Through the Eye of a Needle - Observations on Recent Approach as Between Hong Kong and Offshore Jurisdictions

The application of such a power has resonated with similar common law jurisdictions globally.

Walkers Launches Online AML Training Solution in Bermuda

The online platform enables users to access training on the AML regime through a sophisticated e-Learning module, which is regularly updated to ensure any changes to the AML regime are captured.

Bahamas Must Counter Punch On Offshore Leaks

While the group alleged that its revelations provided a further insight into how world leaders, public officials, wealthy oligarchs and others exploited international financial centres (IFCs) to avoid taxes and hide ill-gotten gains.

Pandora Papers: In defence of offshore trusts

The initial release of information always includes some genuine wrongdoing – corrupt politicians or alleged fraudsters, trying to hide wealth they presumably ought not to have.

Leak reveals how Swiss wealth consultants shield global cast of suspects

Secret files show sprawling industry of enablers exploiting gaps in anti-money laundering laws.

Aspen Bermuda CEO to head McGill and Partners operation

Direct access to the market in Bermuda will help to facilitate mutual success across all our offices and compound the firm’s significant growth.

Sarasin fined €385,000 and reprimanded by the Central Bank of Ireland

Sarasin Funds Management (Ireland) Limited fined €385,000 and reprimanded by the Central Bank of Ireland for breaches of investment restrictions and inadequate supervision of delegates

Cayman Businesses find ways to cope with new regulations

Mueri said the crowd limitations have also caused mass cancellations of popular Christmas activities such as staff parties, galas and other private events.

Cayman Government extends beneficial ownership consultation

A “beneficial owner” is a person who ultimately owns or controls an entity, although the entity may be held in another name.

Central Bank of Ireland Proposes Changes to PCF Categories in Regulated Firms

This proposed change follows various other Central Bank PCF list updates, most recently in March 2020 (see our previous client update for further background).

Private equity: downstream transactions in the financial services sector

In a private equity transaction, buyers and sellers need to be fully cognisant of the statutory change of control requirements in each of our jurisdictions.

Covid-19 Ireland Update: Company Law Changes

This change is permanent.

Federal Council initiates consultation on amendments to Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance

The proposed ordinance amendments serve mainly to provide more detail on the adopted measures.

Businesses find ways to cope with new regulations

Mask mandates, limits to crowd size and social distancing requirements were first introduced in 2020, under the previous government as part of strict measures to prevent community spread of COVID-19.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance