At present only licensed insurers and recognised or registered funds can incorporate or register as an SPC under the BVI BC Act.

Because of levels of economic turmoil not seen for nearly a century, some secured creditors have been taking a slightly fresh approach in relation to realisation of their security in the event of a default.

On the 12 February 2023, the EU Council has decided to regulate the handling of assets belonging to the Central Bank of Russia which are immobilised due to EU sanctions.

This article outlines the changes, which are refinements rather than wholesale changes, and are expected to be largely welcomed by the financial services sector.

Effective 1 December 2015, the Registry of Corporate Affairs in the BVI is offering "Premium Services" for certain type of transactions with a guaranteed 4-hour turnaround time.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will shortly implement some important changes to the rules governing segregated portfolio companies (SPCs) incorporated or registered under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (BCA).

A security document does not need to be filed or recorded with any governmental or regulatory authority, agency or court in the BVI in order to ensure the legality

As of 1 December 2015, the Registry of Corporate Affairs in the British Virgin Islands is offering an option for Premium Services which will guarantee a four hour turnaround for certain transactions submitted to the Registry.

This week the BVI Court issued important guidance as to how shares should be valued following a squeeze-out, merger or dissent from other restructuring provisions.

Investors considering the takeover (take private) of a BVI incorporated listed company enjoy the benefit of different potential structuring options under BVI law.

The background facts were quite complex, but in essence they revolved around an oral agreement which was entered into between Mr Varma on the one hand, and several members of the Mahtani family on the other.

The BVI Securities and Investment Business Act contains a consolidated version of the British Virgin Islands Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010 as amended. The most recent legislative amendment...

AIFMD. Love it or loathe it – and let's face it, it's not the most popular law – the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has changed the way that alternative funds are marketed to investors in Europe.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published three Consultation Papers proposing simplification of the Prospectus Regulation.

A BVI company can grant security over its assets in any manner permitted or required in the local jurisdiction where such assets and/or tangible moveable property are located.

Share Succession Trusts, or SSTs, can hold the secret to protecting your wealth or business when you're gone. Our BVI expert explains.

This concise guide discusses the Cayman Islands Companies Law requirements relating to the registration of security interests over the assets of a Cayman Islands exempted company.

The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) has recently recognised Asia-based Fusang Exchange Ltd as its first digital securities and asset exchange.

Of particular benefit to a new manager is that incubator or approved funds are not required to prepare an offering memorandum.

O'Neal Webster has advised on a JPY 3.8 billion British Virgin Islands plan of arrangement which was recently approved by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands) on April 6, 2020.