Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bermuda joins forces with islands to fight new register

The infrastructure has developed but they themselves are struggling to pay rent.

The 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive and the art world

AMLD5 brings new challenges for ‘obliged entities’ including financial institutions, tax professionals, providers of virtual currencies and those trading in luxury goods – such as art dealers.

BAHAMAS: Digital currency to be introduced, says DPM

It is expected that these individuals maintain and share their certification information.

Jersey publishes settlement scheme for EU citizens post-Brexit

Those who have already acquired indefinite leave to remain or permanent residence will have to apply to the Jersey EU Settlement Scheme in the same way as all other EU citizens

Schembri, Mizzi probed in Panama, New Zealand following Panama Papers leak

They were close to opening bank accounts with Winterbotham Bank

BAHAMAS: Regulators Exploring Regime For Blockchain

Blockchain technology, and its various applications, has generated significant interest from the Bahamian business community.

Cayman Islands cuts red tape for businesses

Applications for renewals will also be able to self-validate their health insurance and pension information on the application form, with first-time applicants not being required to provide these details.

Panama Papers: Company 'Can't Identify 70 Percent Of Clients'

Another Mossack employee wrote: "We all know that we are under severe scrutiny by the authorities, and to present incomplete information to the FIA (the BVI financial intelligence agency) is bad.

Clarien Bank profit rises 220%

Clarien iTrade, an online brokerage platform, achieved a 140 per cent revenue growth in 12 months.

Brexit, domicile, fees and passporting – hot topics for Jersey's funds sector

As a jurisdiction for funds and fund administration and with asset managers expected to substantially increase their allocation in alternatives over the coming years, we are extremely confident in the future of our industry in Jersey.

Jersey's New Charities Law

Some aspects of the Law will also touch upon foreign charities raising funds in Jersey.

Regularise encroachments in good time

A formal subdivision planning consent issued by the Planning Department is required as informal agreements or transfers intended for 21 years or more are void under the Development and Planning Act 1974.

AM Best revises PartnerRe ratings

The outlook of the FSR has been revised to positive from stable, while the outlook of the long-term ICR remains positive.

Bahamas regulators grapple with digital assets

"The Bahamas is well-positioned in that, it's not making hasty decisions to be first."

US firm penalised as pension mis-selling goes offshore

DeVere USA, which has no link to UK advisory firm Chase de Vere, at centre of concerns over pensions advice to British expats working overseas.

Don’t forget Malta's UBO deadline

Maltese-registered companies are running out of time to submit the necessary information about their ultimate beneficial owners without incurring a penalty.

Bermuda captives sector innovates, but must do more

Flaxbeard agreed that these are being used in increasingly innovative ways including to better manage some of the risks associated with M&A deals.

GECKO Governance launches compliance solution for ICOs with approval from Isle of Man

GECKO Crypto1 will address issues of accountability and transparency within the ICO market

Liberia signs convention on mutual tax administration

Liberia has signed the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, as amended by the Protocol amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

Barbados: A Spoon-Full of Sugar with Bitter Medicine

Among the measures which will go into effect from July 1, are: a repeal of the 10 per cent National Social Responsibility Levy (NSRL)

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