Managers of Wealth Offshore

Anti-FATCA lawyer rejects Europe threat to US taxpayers

Sanctions unlikely, lobbyist says

JFSC sets standard for international finance centre regulation

The JFSC was awarded the top two ratings for the ten areas that were assessed.

Guernsey lifts suspension on two of Neil Woodford's unquoted stocks

A smaller listing of shares in early stage investor Ombu, held largely by Woodford and his previous employer Invesco, also had its dealing suspension lifted at the same time.

Economic substance – Draft BVI Code published

The ITA has announced that the final Code will be issued in early May following a brief education campaign

Cayman Islands AML/CFT new regime

It is mandatory for the financial service provider to appoint a MLRO and DMLRO.

Analysis: India-Hong Kong tax treaty is filled with anti-avoidance features

The India-Hong Kong treaty was subsequently ratified by the two countries in November 2018 and has become applicable in India from April 1, 2019

CIMA issues 16 new insurance company licences, total number drops

The Cayman Islands remains one of the world’s leading group captive jurisdictions with 120 group captives totalling more than $3 billion in premiums from over 5,000 shareholder-insureds.

KPMG’s Global Geopolitics Covered Top Risks

Political issues really are an extension of the wider themes and troubling issues impacting businesses here and around the world.

Australia establishes agreement with Taiwan on tax and finance transparency

Taiwan implemented 'Common Reporting Standards' in 2019, now recognized by Japan and Australia

Malta, Blockchain And The Prevention Of Money Laundering

Malta is not alone in facing the issues of how to deal with AML

Jersey Finance Developments in the Middle East

There is also a notable increase in the connectivity between the UAE and East Africa, specifically Kenya.

Owning up to clients' offshore assets

There are many years’ worth of data to plough through

Abir welcomes regulators from around world

Abir member companies presented a panel discussion for forum attendees on market trends and observations of Bermuda’s international reinsurance market.

Malta: MFSA Issues Updates To The Conduct Of Business Rulebook

The requirements are applicable to investment firms, credit institutions upon the provision of investment services and UCITS management companies when providing services in terms of Article 6(3) of the UCITS Directive.

Guernsey: Why Offshore For Fintech? - 08 April 2019

These are all factors that are critical to the successful development structures for fintech businesses.

The benefits of opening an offshore company in the UAE for your business

Offshore companies in the UAE are able to ensure maximum confidentiality and security of financial assets.

New economic substance laws 'further enhance Guernsey's standing on the world stage'

Under the new laws, tax-resident companies will need to satisfy an economic substance test of three parts.

More legislation planned to keep Cayman compliant

The bill will deal with securities that were previously of unregulated, such as a Cayman subsidiary of a parent company located in another jurisdiction, which was excluded from the law on the basis that the parent company was regulated in its home jurisdi

Jersey risks being blacklisted by the EU again

States Members will be asked to vote on four different changes to the law

Public consultation launched on securities law amendments

The Securities Investment Business (Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to introduce a regulatory and supervisory framework for excluded persons.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance