Managers of Wealth Offshore

Cayman Islands issues 21 re/insurer licenses in first half of the year

Latest figures also show steady growth in captives

Warning issued over business dealings in greylist countries

These jurisdictions have committed to resolving swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed time frames,” the advisory states, referring to the findings of the task force.

EIB, Bank of Valletta join forces to support Maltese medium-sized companies

€60 million in new financing

Curaçao Tax Office to Resume Interest Charges on Outstanding Debts Starting August 1

Taxpayers who pay off their debts or establish a valid payment arrangement before August 1 will not be charged interest.

Unicredit sells half its stake in Bank of Valletta

Italy-based bank reduces bank shareholding to 5.21%

Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal delivers key ruling concerning directors' duties and creditor protection in the British Virgin Islands

The COA rejected the suggestion that only a loss to the company, which was a separate legal entity to the body of creditors, would trigger compensation.

City Week 2025: Financing the green transition amid regulatory crosswinds

‘Financial centres must adapt to these tectonic shifts, or risk becoming irrelevant’

ECCB and ECCU Bankers Launch ‘First Step’ Account to Expand Access to Banking Services

The ECCU First Step Savings Account is designed to be user-friendly and low-risk.

Governor Antoine supports legal changes to establish Office of Financial Conduct and Inclusion

St Vincent and the Grenadines has also passed similar amendments to enable the new regulatory framework.

Belasko achieves industry accreditation

Receiving an unqualified Type 1 opinion means that Belasko’s controls were found to be suitably designed and implemented effectively as of the review date, providing enhanced assurance to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

MFSA launches public consultation on sukuk regulatory framework

Proposal addresses global rising interest in Islamic finance

Helping Guernsey holding companies navigate HM Land Registry

This briefing outlines the key issues and practical considerations involved.

Guernsey regulator unveils new equity release rules and guidance to facilitate market growth

Guernsey’s new regulatory framework includes five product standards that equity release customers benefit from in the UK which are championed by the Council

Restructuring and Insolvency in British Virgin Islands (PLC)

A mortgage can be a legal mortgage or an equitable mortgage.

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank posts record profit for 2024–25

Monetary authority says tally exceeds previous record by 57%

South Africa eyes removal from money laundering ‘grey list’

Country confident of shift by global financial crime watchdog after prosecutions blitz, says central bank governor

Stop, think twice and protect yourself from fraud

Scammers are using AI to fake voices, emails, and websites that can be hard to spot from the real thing.

URCA moves to tighten financial oversight of power providers with new accounting guidelines

The draft guidelines mark a significant milestone in URCA’s effort to improve transparency, fairness, and financial accountability across the industry.

CRS 2.0 amendments to the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard

Given Guernsey’s mature legal and regulatory system, service providers in the Island are able to adapt their systems to deal with data collection

Bank liquidity jumps $44 Million in May amid weaker reserves, slower currency outflows

The Central Bank’s latest monetary sector data showed that broader liquidity, captured by excess liquid assets, also expanded by $33.5 million to $3.18 billion—reversing a $6.2 million decline in May 2024.

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