11/11/2020
Addressing the growing demand to migrate to Guernsey
The Bailiwick of Guernsey’s movement was possibly easier than some, given that the move was not much more than a shift from de facto to de jure requirements on substance.
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
11/10/2020
Bill To Create Bermuda National Digital Bank
The reform of banking laws will increase competition in this sector, introducing new classes of banks to Bermuda to boost the economy, and harmonising the Bermuda base rate charged by local banks while working with these banks to reduce the interest rates
11/10/2020
The Covid-19 Balancing Act for Regulated Businesses in Jersey and Guernsey Covid-19 is here to stay, and with it a change in the way that we work.
Whether or not this has fully sunk in, the Channel Islands regulators and international standards setters have certainly grasped it.
11/10/2020
EU releases assessment of Cayman’s fund regime
In a September 2019 analysis, the EU found Cayman’s framework for funds was inadequate in three of the four pillars and that there was not enough information to assess the remaining one relating to supervision and enforcement.
11/10/2020
Cayman Finance floats option to contentious bills
Some members were also worried that government might not listen to the industry’s concerns, regardless of the consultation.
11/09/2020
FCA gives green light to Conduit Holdings
For the first time in a long while we think a well-capitalised new entrant can come into the market and successfully target quality business in scale and at historically attractive rates.
11/09/2020
The Cayman Islands Pass Laws To Regulate Crypto Service Providers
The proclaimed standards went into power on October 28, 2020.
11/09/2020
Brexit Update: Countdown to the End of the Transition Period
In the midst of COVID-19, it has been tempting to push Brexit to the back of our minds as people and businesses alike struggle to survive this difficult period.
11/08/2020
Cayman Islands Update Additional Updates on AEOI and the DITC Portal
The DITC Portal will open in early November for CRS and FATCA purposes with Economic Substance Reporting and CbCR to follow.
11/08/2020
BML strengthens its 'Retailers' Loan', reduces minimum qualifying average
BML will not take into account the months from April through June as "many businesses were negatively impacted due to the lockdown period".
11/06/2020
Digital asset legislation hailed as “big win”
“It shows that we are embracing the digital assets space, the Blockchain and crypto space and also provides us an avenue to new industries, which we really need. It’s going to be a big win for us.”
11/06/2020
New Pension and Fiduciary Rules Coming into Force in Guernsey–What do Guernsey Licensees Need to do Now?
A key intention in the introduction of the Fiduciary Rules is to consolidate and strengthen the existing regulatory framework, to replace existing GFSC Codes of Practice and bring the regime into compliance with the Group of International Finance Centre S
11/05/2020
Barbados governor hits back at AML ‘blacklisting’
Cleviston Haynes told journalists the central bank was “concerned” about the “pernicious” impact of the blacklisting by the EU
11/05/2020
New rules expected to boost virtual assets sector in Cayman Islands
The new rules are expected to boost business in the sector by allowing the supervision of businesses providing services in the arena and help Cayman meet the latest recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force.
11/05/2020
Panama deposits its instrument of ratification for the Multilateral BEPS Convention
The Convention will become effective on 1 January 2021 for over 600 treaties concluded among the 56 jurisdictions, with an additional 1200 treaties to become effectively modified once the MLI will have been ratified by all Signatories.
11/04/2020
Key differences between Jersey and English commercial property transactions
The parties either appear personally before the Royal Court or appoint an attorney or authorised representative to appear on behalf of themselves or their company.
11/04/2020
JFSC brings forward fee reduction to support local firms
We understand the importance of providing companies registered in Jersey with some consistency in relation to fees, so that they can plan for the future.
11/04/2020
Financial services providers operating outside the BVI granted extension
This is not the first time an extension has been granted.
11/04/2020
Cayman reports anti-money laundering progress to FATF
This year, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, the jurisdiction’s financial regulator, became the supervisor of registered persons – the previously unregulated excluded persons – for anti-money laundering purposes.
11/03/2020
The Cayman Islands Administrative Fines Regime & Investment Funds
This update provides a non-exhaustive overview of some of the most pertinent AFR fines applicable to Cayman Islands regulated investment funds and their operators.