Managers of Wealth Offshore

Reshaping Malta’s pension landscape

Budget 2025 speech has confirmed the government’s plans to introduce auto-enrolment for workplace pensions

Central Bank of Ireland takes enforcement action against an Irish AIFM

In order to address these concerns, the AIFM took steps to seek the return of the funds invested in the Loan Notes

Cyprus transfer pricing legislation and documentation requirements

The new regulations cover all transaction types between related parties exceeding certain thresholds per category of transaction

Higgs & Johnson ‘The Best in the Business’

A recommended attorney in the area of real estate, Co-Managing Partner, Sterling H. Cooke, is described as a ‘transactional lawyer to note”

What could the new Trump administration mean for the Cayman Islands?

Two financial experts weigh up what could be on the horizon.

HMRC notification and the position of minors and unborns in trust variations in Jersey

The judgment confirms that the concept of "benefit" in trust variations may include a broader, pragmatic assessment of family welfare and tax efficiency.

Framework agreement signed for Maldives Economic Gateway project

The agreement outlines the development of the Maldives Economic Gateway Project, which aims to transform Ihavandhippolhu into a trade and logistics hub.

St. Kitts and Nevis Makes Key Legislative Amendments to Strengthen the Federation’s Financial System in Line With Best International Practices

The core purpose of the amendments to the Financial Services Regulatory Commission Act is to reduce the mandatory meetings of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) from nine to five meetings per year.

All cessation of licence and revocation requests due by 22 November 2024

Submit your requests via the FSJL material change form.

Updates to the British Virgin Islands Anti-Money Laundering regime and changes for MLROs

On 28 October 2024, the FSC and FIA also jointly issued Guidance on Mitigating Risks with Introduced Business Relationships (the "Introduced Business Guidance").

Proposed amendments to the BVI Business Companies Act

The Bill will amend the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004

Resolutions and meetings of Guernsey Companies

Termination of the proxy’s authority to act does not affect his counting in the quorum

Carey Olsen takes lead role in new TISE ‘Specialist Companies’ equity rulebook

The Specialist Companies Equity Rules offer increased flexibility over TISE’s full equity listing rules

Serious regulatory contraventions for Jersey Post, but zero fine

The JFSC has issued a public statement outlining the findings of its investigation.

CRS comprehensive reviews in the Cayman Islands – How to get ahead

DITC announced that they will shortly commence a programme of comprehensive reviews which will involve testing compliance by Cayman Islands FIs

Central Bank forecasts ‘subdued’ economic growth

In addition, foreign investments support sustained construction activity and, along with tourism, drive employment growth.

TISEA publishes new Specialist Companies Listing Rules

The new Specialist Companies Listing Rules are streamlined and more flexible than the existing Equity Market Listing Rules, with simplified initial application, disclosure and continuing obligation requirements.

Insurance M&A: Bermuda’s change of control requirements

The BMA maintains supervision over the controllers of all registered insurers in Bermuda, including shareholder controllers.

Capital International Group completes acquisition of Martello Asset Management

The acquisition will increase the Group’s market presence and broaden its portfolio of services across Jersey and beyond.

CIMA announces leadership title changes

These changes are intended to align with international best practices and to further strengthen the Authority’s operational framework, CIMA said

Regulation, Risk & Compliance