Managers of Wealth Offshore

Collas Crill Compliance opens Jersey branch

Following four years of continued growth in Guernsey and Jersey, Collas Crill Compliance now offers a physical presence on both islands

A page out of Malta’s banking history: the Malta Government Savings Bank

A look at the rise and fall of the bank from its birth in the early 19th century

New minimum wage plans to be proposed in Guernsey

The States said it had "gradually increased" since 2019 and was on course to meet its current medium-term plan of the minimum wage being 60% of median earnings by October 2024.

British Virgin Islands Regulatory Obligations and Filing Deadlines 2024

Licensees should submit their compliance report through their appointed authorised representative, Maples Authorised Representative Services (BVI) Limited.

Successful Implementation of MTS Unleashes New Era in Taxation for Grenada: enter GTAX

Imagine the IRD transformed from a stern tax collector into a supportive partner, guiding taxpayers through the process and making life easier.

ECCU Growth Outlook Positive Despite Global Economic Headwinds

According to the Governor’s report, the global economy responded well to COVID-19 and is likely to remain resilient in 2024.

Right balance needed in EU late payments

While governments should effect payments in the shortest possible time, B2B realities vary and need to be taken into consideration

Bermuda Permit Companies

We recommend that our clients and prospective clients seek legal advice in Bermuda on their specific proposals before taking steps to implement them.

Jersey consults on AEOI regulations

The consultation will end on 18 March.

Sompo International secures primary insurance licence in France

The granting of the French primary insurance license not only supports the company’s strategic expansion but further strengthens our position in Continental Europe.

Company withdraws appeal against ultimate beneficial holder’s liquidation order

There is a general common law rule that a winding up order on the ground of insolvency is a special circumstance that justifies the making of an order for security for costs.

Why do data protection laws matter?

Data protections laws act as a guarantee against unwarranted intrusions in the lives of individuals by permitting the setting up of boundaries and creating barriers.

Three insurers registered in January by the BMA

The BMA noted that the registration/licensing of approved insurance entities is issued after the IALC application process and may be confirmed in future periods.

Regulatory Focus on Undue Costs in UCITS and AIFs

On 17 May 2023, ESMA published an Opinion on undue costs of UCITS and AIFs

The Licensing and Regulation of Banks and Trust Companies in the Cayman Islands

It deals in broad terms with the requirements of Cayman law for the establishment and operation of such entities.

BOV launches ‘Rebbiegħa’ initiative

Initiative aimed at revitalising and protecting Malta’s environment

The role of regulatory governance codes

Strengthening governance structures of regulated entities

Changes to FCA rules: Navigating Financial Promotions in 2024

Effective from 7th February 2024

The States makes a major change to Jersey intestate collateral succession rules

Under Jersey customary law, a piece of immovable property which is inherited on intestacy falls into one of two categories; it is either a propre or an acquêt.

Successful succession: Personal investment holding companies in the BVI

Shares in a BVI Company may be held jointly with rights of survivorship

Regulation, Risk & Compliance