Managers of Wealth Offshore

A new phase of growth for Walkers Professional Services with Walkers and Vitruvian Partners

The co-investment with Vitruvian Partners gives WPS the platform to grow meaningfully in the next stage of its development

Bill grants Cayman Islands company licence moratorium powers

The bill also creates a separate mechanism for exemptions tied to moratoriums.

Changes to Control of Borrowing Order

On 13 April 2026, the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Amendment Order 2026 (the Amendment Order) came into force, delivering a first round of targeted reforms.

Pre-approval and notification requirements for changes in ownership of Cayman entities

The documentary requirements differ between CIMA and the DCI, but certain expectations are common.

Strategic advantages of Cayman and Luxembourg parallel fund structures for fund managers

Cayman funds benefit from a light-touch but credible regulatory regime overseen by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)

UK could act if Guernsey fails to improve transparency, warns anti-corruption chief

Without improvements, criminals and terrorists would “continue to launder their dirty money through the UK and the Crown Dependencies”.

PM Assures No Job Losses in Butterfield’s Acquisition of CIBC Caribbean

According to the Prime Minister, discussions about employee welfare were part of the broader conversations linked to the acquisition

Jersey Company Law Series: records, accounts, annual confirmation statement and audit requirements

Each Jersey company must keep accounting records

Jersey telecoms security framework comes into force with strengthened oversight powers

Providers will also have to adopt a new range of security measures designed to reflect best practice in security and resilience and demonstrate compliance to the JCRA.

New regulations quietly changed the offshore investment game

In simple terms, an offshore trust is a legal relationship where you (the settlor) transfer ownership of assets to a trustee (a professional entity in a jurisdiction like Jersey, Guernsey, or Mauritius).

Cross-Border Investment: Key Jurisdictions for Japanese Asset Managers and Investors

The Cayman Islands is the leading offshore jurisdiction for investment funds

IDB: Mortgage commitments for new homes down 30% from 2015 to 2025

Lenders often play a role in coaching prospective applicants to develop aggressive savings plans to secure the equity requirements.

Finance minister defends $700m borrowing transfer, says move was lawful and strategic

The minister explained that the Government intentionally raised more financing than was immediately needed because larger bond issuances tend to attract stronger investor participation.

Lending to a Company in Ireland: Taxes and Costs

Lawyers should identify these issues in the early stages of structuring a transaction, as they can have an impact on key elements of the transaction structure.

Key amendments to Jersey's Companies Law

The amendments codify the ability to hold shareholder meetings via electronic or other communication facilities

Regulator launches consultation on use of telephone numbers in Jersey

This change formalised long-standing arrangements under which Jersey numbers form part of the UK’s National Numbering Scheme and it ensures that local telecoms providers can continue to access new number ranges.

African crypto platform receives provisional approval to operate as VASP

Cayman’s regulatory framework has made it an interesting jurisdiction for digital asset companies seeking the licensing and support to facilitate international operations and compliance.

The use and regulation of artificial intelligence offshore: An emerging legal landscape

The offshore jurisdictions in the UKOTs and CDs are starting to conduct their own consultations and discussions on the extent of AI regulation.

Jersey Finance welcomes clarity through updated sustainable finance guidance

This guidance and enhancement to Principle 7 in the Codes of Practice will take effect in Q1 2027, giving firms a sufficient transition period to prepare.

Government of Jersey: Jersey Included in Landmark UK–GCC FTA

The GCC region has more than 50 million consumers and a combined GDP exceeding £2.3 trillion.

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