02/20/2019
New law on validity of Wills in Cayman offers ‘far greater flexibility’
Previous rules, based on common law, placed restrictions on how a will dealing with any asset other than land or buildings would be recognised in the Cayman Islands.
Regulation, Risk & Compliance
02/20/2019
Cyprus is proving to be an attractive destination for investment funds
With the on-going Brexit negotiations causing significant uncertainty across the continent, Cyprus offers a secure and cost-effective European jurisdiction for fund management companies
02/19/2019
Spotlight on The Bahamas
The Bahamas will be top of mind for you,” McCartney remarked to an audience that featured a range of service provider and fund management professionals.
02/19/2019
BIR wants crackdown on offshore gaming firms
They allowed us to join the task force because we are asking data from Immigration and DOLE on the list of these foreign nationals,” Guballa said.
02/19/2019
€17bn pension provider vows to scrutinise firms over tax payments
Fels pointed out that some of PenSam’s members worked its social and heath assistants in a tax-financed welfare sector.
02/18/2019
Panama Papers ‘tightened the noose’ on offshore assets of Maduro’s inner circle
In the wake of the scandal, it became harder to launder money through investment in Panamanian real estate for Venezuelans who grew rich on the back of their political connections
02/17/2019
Landmark Deal Signed for Redevelopment of New Providence Landfill
The team on this transaction was led by partner, Portia Nicholson
02/17/2019
Govt exploring ‘outreach strategy’ with EU on blacklisting
European Union stresses objective of listing process is not to ‘name and shame’ countries
02/15/2019
Future of work summit puts Guernsey on the global stage
The event will focus on how to maximise productivity in the workforce as technology develops, as well as understanding the changing face of the workplace and workforce.
02/15/2019
Optimism that amendments to Act will satisfy EU requirements
McCartney said the government was indeed active in fine-tuning the amendments.
02/14/2019
Pm Urged: ‘Get Offensive’ To Reclaim Local Economy
He argued that the domestic sector, operating solely in Bahamian dollars, was of little to no use to money launderers and other financial criminals
02/14/2019
Govt In Late Anti-Blacklist Law Changes
It thus appears that the EU was dissatisfied with parts of the Act passed in early December 2018, and that The Bahamas was in danger of being re-blacklisted if it failed to adjust the legislation to its satisfaction.
02/14/2019
Recent IRS Interim Guidance Provides That It Is Not Too Late For Your Willful Clients To Voluntarily Disclose Their Offshore Accounts, But Penalties Abound
As all good things seem to come to an end, in late September 2018 the OVDP sunsetted.
02/14/2019
Government signs deal with small business group
The Small Business Association has been a champion for small business owners and I am proud to support the association in its efforts to assist small businesses.
02/14/2019
EU Dirty Money Blacklist Released: Cayman Escapes, Bahamas & USVI Flagged
This blacklist is only one of a number of assessments the jurisdiction and other countries are facing.
02/14/2019
Chief Minister outlines Brexit priorities in Westminster
The Minister for External Relations and I will continue to meet with colleagues in Westminster to ensure that this positive dialogue continues.”
02/14/2019
Freeport Accused of Shadiness, says it surpasses EU rules
Luxembourg faces competition from larger freeports inside the EU, such as those in Barcelona and Shannon, and outside the bloc, like those in Geneva and Singapore.
02/13/2019
Cayman Islands: Pensions Department chastised for its poor record keeping
The Department of Labour and Pensions initially refused the entire request, and later made some records available during the appeal process.
02/13/2019
Economic substance requirements in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands
The legislation was introduced in response to concerns expressed by the Council of the European Union about the absence of clear general legal substance requirements for entities doing business in and through these jurisdictions.
02/12/2019
Proof of debt appeals: The Court's approach to a challenge to an Official Liquidator's adjudication
Unusually for a proof of debt appeal, the appeal proceedings were ongoing for around 18 months