Managers of Wealth Offshore

Last chance to register or renew with ODPA

These levies enable the Authority to fulfil its mandate as the Bailiwick’s independent Data Protection regulator

FATCA / CRS update: Jersey consultation announced

This proposed amendment is intended to clarify that a trustee of a trust who is not acting on a professional capacity is still subject to the investigative powers of Revenue Jersey.

The Future of Banking in Malta

The primary challenge for the sector is to run its core functions in a way that achieves its own objectives while meeting the needs and expectations of a plethora of stakeholders in parallel.

Appleby provides Regional overview on fintech Laws and Regulations in 2024

Published as part of The Legal500 Fintech series, the aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of fintech law across a variety of jurisdictions.

Part 2 – Conyers Successfully Applies For Receivership Order Against Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Fund Within 3 Months

When Conyers was engaged by the Petitioner, there were multiple investors in the Fund who had submitted requests for the redemption of their shares and had not been repaid.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission Handbook updates evidence ‘proactive approach’

Proliferation financing is the provision of funds or financial services used for the manufacture, acquisition or possession of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.

The Bahamas Removed From The European Union’s List Of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions For Tax Purposes

The removal of The Bahamas from the EU’s list clearly underscores the significant progress made over the past year

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.

Regulation, Risk & Compliance