Managers of Wealth Offshore

Hybrid general meetings and electronic voting: what HKEX-listed issuers need to do before their first AGM after 1 July 2025

Just as importantly, shareholders’ rights must be maintained in any meeting attended virtually, including the ability to speak and vote.

A guide to foreign ownership of property in the Cayman Islands

Foreign individuals and companies considering owning property in the Cayman Islands should be aware of the rules.

Clarifying the protector's role: key takeaways from the Privy Council's 2026 judgment

Clients should, therefore, ensure their protector provisions are clear, appropriately drafted and that, more generally, protectors are well-placed (in terms of ability and experience) to meet these wider obligations.

The use of Bermuda purpose trusts in enforcements and corporate/debt restructurings

The rule against perpetuities does not apply in Bermuda so purpose trusts can have an unlimited duration.

Welcome new discovery tools introduced by Grand Court of the Cayman Islands

The new Rule 7A is designed to promote a more transparent "cards on the table" approach to Discovery in Grand Court proceedings.

Trust law changes will keep island as a leader in sector

Some 20 amendments to the island’s trusts law are being put forward to the States.

Welcome Progress in Simplifying Jersey’s Regulatory Framework

In particular, the steps will reduce the circumstances in which Control of Borrowing Order (COBO) consents are required for unit trusts

Commonwealth Secretariat and St. Kitts and Nevis team up to strengthen e-commerce laws

This is against the backdrop of an increasingly complex global environment shaped by rapid technological change and evolving economic conditions.

BML reduces equity to five percent for home construction loans

Previously, the equity for BML Home Construction Financing stood at 20 percent.

MFSA executes MoU with FSA Seychelles

It also seeks to promote the fitness and properness of licensed or registered persons

Central Bank flags ‘DSJ Exchange’ as fraudulent investment scheme

According to the Central Bank, these claims are designed to deceive individuals into depositing funds that are ultimately misappropriated.

Director disqualification in Jersey: An increasingly material governance risk

The Jersey regime is designed not only to address serious misconduct but to promote disciplined, and responsible management at all stages of a company’s lifecycle

BMA softens ESG disclosure plans

In response, the BMA said it has revised its approach, moving away from prescriptive requirements towards a more flexible framework.

Guernsey regulator warns over fake documents linked to advance fee fraud scheme

The regulator said steps are being taken to close the associated offending websites

Cayman Islands’ Grand Court gains new pre-action discovery powers

Until now, obtaining documents from a non-party required filing a subpoena duces tecum – a formal court order that could only be enforced once a trial was under way.

Record reinsurer capital drives double-digit pricing cuts, report says

The Cayman Islands’ reinsurance sector has kept pace with these developments

Central Bank cracks down on misuse of resident foreign currency accounts

The Central Bank also underscored that the delegated authority granted to commercial banks applies strictly to bona fide external transactions where payment is to be made outside The Bahamas.

Jersey Mutual Insurance Society (Transfer) (Jersey) Law 2026 now in force

The Law enables the transfer of the entire business of Jersey Mutual to Jersey Mutual Insurance Society Limited

Verdant Rock receives BMA nod to register

It will be a Bermudian-based financial guarantee platform focused on emerging markets.

Take privates of listed groups with a Guernsey captive insurer – key points

This sustained success has translated into a steady flow of instructions for us of transactions involving Guernsey insurance structures, particularly captive insurers.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance