Managers of Wealth Offshore

Fitch finds positives in life insurance reforms

The ratings agency said the BMA’s changes have led to increases in pricing

Switzerland: Draft decree approved for financial information exchange and crypto reporting

The decree is intended to align Switzerland’s financial reporting framework with international standards on tax transparency and information exchange.

Regulator opens consultation on future of Jersey’s telecoms market

Telecoms services and the regulatory framework are critical to Jersey’s economy.

Changes to first-time registration of immigration permission in Ireland

The Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) will now be the sole department responsible for these applications

Ogier Global awarded ISAE 3402 Type II accreditation

ISAE 3402 was developed by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and published by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).

Register or renew with ODPA to avoid penalties

The annual registration fee is based on the number of ‘full-time equivalent’ staff in each organisation

ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2025: Cayman Islands

Suzanne Correy, Louise Cowley and Akshay Naidoo provide an analysis of the laws and regulations on mergers and acquisitions in the Cayman Islands.

British Virgin Islands Regulatory Obligations and Filing Deadlines 2025

This update covers British Virgin Islands key regulatory obligations and filing deadlines for 2025.

ESMA consults on simplified disclosure templates for private securitisations

The stated objective of the Consultation is to streamline disclosure templates for private securitisations.

“Fair Value” In Appraisal Actions Under The Companies Act 1981 S 106(6)

The parties each instructed a technical mining expert and a valuation expert to support their respective positions

Cayman Islands: Sky-high standards in STAR trusts

Cayman trusts can cover the full range: discretionary or fixed interest, beneficial or purpose, reserved powers or fully managed, innovative or entirely traditional depending on settlor requirements.

Blacktower Gibraltar settles long running disagreement with Gibraltar regulator

The GFSC imposed a reduced fine of £294,350 with ‘full cooperation’ from Blacktower

Axis Capital board authorises $400m share repurchase

The company said this new share repurchase programme replaces the previous $300 million programme, which had been exhausted.

The Utility of the Share Premium Account in Cayman Islands Exempted Companies

The share premium account also provides a flexible funding source for repurchasing or redeeming shares.

BVI engages USVI on proposed 25% import tariff

Reports of the proposed tariff and travel fees surfaced this week after Governor Bryan requested an emergency session with the USVI Legislature to deliberate on the measures.

BMA registers seven insurers

The BMA noted that the registration of approved insurance entities occurs after the IALC application process has concluded.

The sanction of schemes of arrangement in Jersey: the takeaways from The Representation of Centamin PLC

The success of the Centamin plc scheme of arrangement shows that there is still an appetite to use Jersey schemes of arrangements to effect the acquisition of Jersey companies.

Compliance With Bermuda's Privacy Laws By Fund Entities

The full implementation of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (as amended, PIPA) was effective on 1 January, 2025.

Central Bank announces revised $100 note to be launched in September

New security features will be added

Financial services industry concerned over proposed work-permit changes

McIntosh said the proposed requirement for work-permit holders to leave the country for one year between jobs would be “particularly damaging” to the financial services industry.

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