Managers of Wealth Offshore

Central Bank Focus Areas for E-money and Payment Firm Applications

This update will examine how Firms can prepare their applications to overcome or avoid these challenges.

Guernsey's inflation rate slows to 5.8%

Inflation is Guernsey is measured by the States of Guernsey

Jersey introduces licensing scheme for landlords

Properties such as lodging houses, tourist accommodation and nursing / care homes are separately regulated, so are not covered by the Regulations.

The Luxembourg government approves major amendments to proposed reform of residential leases

The government decided to entirely amend the provisions regarding the controversial rent ceiling reform and declared a new proposal may be issued following a wider consensus.

AI: Risk and Regulatory Considerations for Irish Regulated Firms

These risks include operational vulnerabilities; ethical concerns; data privacy issues; and, as we will consider further here, regulatory compliance challenges.

BMA chief to take part in investment panel

The panel will be of particular interest because Bermuda-based life re/insurers have come under increased scrutiny over their investment policies.

Trade Commission eyeing direct import route to slash costs by 20 percent

He noted that the Commission is working particularly with countries where The Bahamas has embassies to see how Bahamian exports can be increased to those countries.

EU regulations to impact finance firms warns consultants

There is an additional focus on the EU occupational retirement sector that outsources a significant part of their core business, such as asset management.

Ascot Group implements data magnifier

The magnifier, provided by insurtech Percipience, was delivered 30 days early and below budget

Local banks accused of Exploitation

Skelton argued that local banks keep transferring their operating costs to customers because they do not want to bear these costs themselves.

Cabinet Makes Changes To Various Boards & Tribunals

These Include The Special Economic Zones Authority, Civil Aviation Authority, Copyright Appeals Tribunal, & The Trade Marks Appeals Tribunal

Tiller Technologies Supports Regulatory Efforts with Digital ID Solution for International Customers

The Jersey government is actively working with financial Institutions and regulated businesses to promote the adoption of cutting-edge technology

Jersey employment law updates: recent changes and horizon scanning

Jersey already has flexible working established as a statutory right, but the number of times an employee can request it is changing.

MiFID II investment firm licences and MiCA: Two for one

CIFs will be able to provide crypto-asset services by submitting a simple notification to CySEC

Explained: MoneyVAL... it begins

A negative report can lead to banks in the region losing access to some levels of global financial architecture and the jurisdiction as a whole can seem less enticing to investors.

The offence of non-registration of rental contracts

An analysis of cases by the Court of Magistrates

Have Your Say on Jersey's Sustainable Finance Future

With just two weeks left, the Government of Jersey’s Sustainable Finance Consultation Paper deadline is fast approaching.

URCA fines BTC $209k over number portability rules violations, company to appeal

BTC continues to deploy substantial resources towards enhancing its systems to mitigate interruptions and views this as a better application of its capital for the benefit of consumers

The Malta Chamber renews gold partnership with Bank of Valletta

Entities will continue to collaborate closely on initiatives geared towards promoting entrepreneurship, driving investment, and enhancing the competitiveness of Maltese businesses

Employers invited to complete 2024 Economic Activity Return

The 2024 Economic Activity Return has been sent to around 500 employers in both Guernsey and Alderney.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance