Virtual Marine Money China Conference 2020 (Video)

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China's newly revised Maritime Code introduces significant structural and substantive changes that will reshape risk allocation, liability exposure, and insurance arrangements across the shipping industry. The comprehensive reform expands carrier liability, increases limitation amounts, and establishes a dedicated framework for oil pollution damage while formally recognizing P&I Clubs for the first time in Chinese maritime law.

On May 1, 2026, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) implemented the most extensive revision of its Maritime Code since the Code’s enactment in 1993.

On 16 January 2026, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with five other government bodies, jointly published the Interim Measures on the Recycling...

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On October 28, 2025, the 18th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress adopted the newly revised Maritime Code of the People's Republic of China, which will come into effect on May 1, 2026.

China's newly revised Maritime Code introduces groundbreaking provisions for electronic transport records, establishing legal frameworks for digital shipping documents including electronic bills of lading. The legislation addresses critical issues of transferability, exclusive control, and functional equivalence between paper and electronic formats, marking a significant step in maritime digitalization.

The Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) has published a thematic assessment report (the “Report”) following a review of the implementation of key aspects of the Fitness and Probity regime (the “F&P Regime”) in the MiFID investment firm sector.

A key operational change to CRS is the new requirement for a Cayman Islands Financial Institution (each an “FI”) to appoint a Principal Point of Contact (“PPoC”) that is resident in the Cayman Islands. Where the PPoC of an FI is not currently resident in the Cayman Islands, the FI is required to appoint a Cayman Islands-based PPoC and notify the Department for International Tax Cooperation (“DITC”) by 31 January 2027.

The Cayman Islands has updated its Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) framework, and most new requirements came into effect from 1 January 2026. This client update provides an overview of the changes and how the Maples Group can assist.

The Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) occupy a leading position in the global investment funds landscape.

Effective as of 1 January 2026, an update to the Common Reporting Standard, or CRS, requires that financial institutions based in the Cayman Islands have a Principal Point of Contact, or “PPOC”, that has a physical presence within the jurisdiction.

On 24 July 2026, China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration jointly issued the Announcement on Individual Income Tax Matters Relating to Offshore Trusts (《财政部 税务总局关于离岸信托个人所 得税有关事项的公告》) (Announcement No. 21 of 2026) (the "Notice"), together with a companion Announcement of the State Taxation Administration on Collection and Administration Matters Relating to Individual Income Tax on Offshore Trusts...

The legislative framework governing agency workers in Ireland, the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012 (the “2012 Act”) has been in place for almost 15 years but continues to be an area that generates questions...

The Cayman Islands Government has announced 1 the Cayman Islands has submitted an application to the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) for Qualified Jurisdiction Status (“QJS”).

The UK Consumer Composite Investments (“CCI”) regime introduces a new disclosure framework for investment products made available to UK retail investors.

CIMA’s new AML and sanctions Rules introduce enhanced compliance requirements for Cayman Islands regulated entities, including private funds and mutual funds. This guide summarises the key obligations, compliance considerations and action items for CIMA registered funds ahead of the 18 September 2026 implementation date.