Managers of Wealth Offshore

Liechtenstein Regulates Cooperation Between Police, Judiciary and Banks

The MoU is an important step in cooperation and joint efforts to combat crime, the Liechtenstein Bankers Association emphasized.

Cayman Islands new AML Rule and new Sanctions Rule — practical guide for the insurance sector

CIMA nevertheless expects insurers and reinsurers not conducting relevant financial business to have policies and procedures in place to prevent money laundering

Amendment seeks to exempt foreign tour operators from tax

“The President has decided to make changes to the TGST Act very soon on the basis of the destination principle,” Ameen said.

BVI investment into expanding court facilities welcomed

The investment was approved by the Cabinet of the British Virgin Islands in August.

Basel-City to Introduce New Wage Deductions Earliest 2029

Implementation is to take place in two phases, beginning on 1 January 2029 at the earliest.

Cayman reinsurers urged to tighten board oversight and controls

CIMA also identified weaknesses in internal audit arrangements, outdated business plans, inconsistent governance documents, irregular board meetings and a lack of periodic board self-assessments.

Cayman international insurance sector adds 28 licences in 2026

These comprised of one Class B(i) licence and seven Class B(iii) licences.

HIC tightens oversight as insured population hits 84,689 at end of 2025

During 2025, the HIC received 49 complaints, 931 applications for high-risk insured persons and 67 inquiries.

Retirement age, minimum wage increases now loom

Mrs Glover-Rolle signalled that raising the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 years-old, and increasing that for the private sector from 65 to 67, is the preferred option at present.

From filing to disclosure: What the BVI’s revised financial return regime means for companies and limited partnerships

The stated reason is the BVI's commitments to the Global Forum on Tax Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Ireland Implements New Rules Regarding Third-Party Access to Beneficial Ownership Registers

The Regulations amend the regimes for companies and trusts only.

Panama removed from EU’s tax haven ‘blacklist’ a decade after the Panama Papers

Ten years after ICIJ’s investigation exposed the country as a corporate haven, regulations and checks have been put in place to deal with the reputational damage.

Proposed 31.4% French tax on regulated stablecoins could drive crypto traders offshore

Chainalysis' regional sales director in France Francois Volpoet warned the proposed 31.4% tax on regulated stablecoins could push traders toward unmonitored offshore channels.

JMMB Group sets 2027 for credit cards

The credit card product is set to be launched in Jamaica before being rolled out to DR and T&T in subsequent phases.

Pintard: PAC evidence suggests NIF board was unaware of financial transactions

The PAC chairman disclosed that the committee has obtained documentation identifying five individuals appointed to the NIF board, with appointment records dating back to August 2025.

Law passed to reduce number of LCCLs

Premier and Commerce Minister André Ebanks told parliament on 2 October that the aim of the new legislation is to give Cabinet “a clear and time-limited power to pause the grant of local companies control licences

Economics and Statistics Office launches occupational wage survey

Individual returns will remain confidential and will not be shared with parties outside the ESO, in accordance with Section 8 of the Statistics Act (2016 Revision).

Ombudsman stands by ruling on chief justice’s hiring record

The argument stems from a freedom of information request filed in January this year by former government legal draughtsman Bilika Simamba, who has had long-running disputes with the judiciary.

CIMA AML Desk-Based Reviews Begin in October 2026

The announcement provides useful insight into how CIMA intends to supervise compliance

Finance Committee approves extra $44M in spending

Operating surplus of $26.6 million expected for 2026

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