ArticleBVI Extends FATCA Reporting DeadlinesThe statutory deadline of Tuesday, May 31 for US FATCA reporting obligations has been extended to Friday, June 17.British Virgin IslandsTaxHarneys
ArticleCyprus Banking Transactions Restrictions AbolishedThe President of the Republic of Cyprus announced on 3 April 2015 that the restrictive measures on movement of capital relating to transactions and transfers of funds abroad would be completely abolished...CyprusFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleFinancial Sanctions Updates From Bermuda Monetary AuthorityThe Bermuda Monetary Authority has recently issued important updates regarding financial sanctions.BermudaComplianceHarneys
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ArticleFinancial Sanctions Updates From Bermuda's Monetary AuthorityThe Bermuda Monetary Authority has recently issued important updates regarding financial sanctions. These measures mandate that financial institutions evaluate...BermudaFinance and BankingHarneys
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ArticleBVI Publishes Draft FATCA Guidance NotesThe BVI Government has released draft Guidance Notes for public consultation.British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
VideoInterim Measures In The BVI (Video Content)Harneys' partner Jeremy Child discusses interim measures in the BVIBritish Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleLegal Guide Duties And Obligations Of A Director Of A Cayman Islands FundAn overview of the powers, duties and obligations of a director of an exempted company incorporated under the Companies Law of the Cayman Islands...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleCayman Islands Updates Insurance Regulations To Strengthen Governance And Policyholder ProtectionsOn 14 October 2024, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) updated its insurance regulatory measures under Section 34 of the Monetary Authority Act.Cayman IslandsInsuranceHarneys
ArticleNew Decree Under The Restrictive Measures Law In CyprusThe Cyprus Minister of Finance on 14 April 2013 issued a new decree under articles 4 and 5 of the Enforcement of Restrictive Measures on Transactions in case of Emergency Law of 2013. CyprusFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleTo Litigate Or Not To Litigate?A discussion on the monitoring of the bail-out legislation which is currently before the Cyprus courts.CyprusFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleBeddoe Applications For Offshore TrusteesOffshore jurisdictions remain important centres for the establishment and administration of trusts. What should an offshore trustee...British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleBVI, Cayman In Discussions With UK GovernmentThe British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands are currently in dialog with the UK government on a number of issues related to the UK’s G8 economic agenda, including enhanced transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleBVI Publishes New BVI Business Companies RegulationsThe BVI has approved the first significant amendments to its Business Companies Act (BCA) since 2006. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleCayman Portal Registration Deadline ExtendedAn update was released recently by the Cayman Islands Department of International Tax Cooperation in relation to the status of the Cayman Automated Exchange of Information Portal.Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleTermination And De-Registration Of Cayman Regulated Funds: Consider Action Now To Reduce 2018 FeesManagers of Cayman Islands regulated funds who are reviewing whether to wind any funds down before the end of 2017 may want to act promptly to avoid or reduce the annual 2018 Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)...Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleCyprus-Ukraine Tax Treaty Ratified – July 2013The Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion signed between Cyprus and the Ukraine on 8th November 2012 will enter into force as from 1 January 2014.CyprusTaxHarneys
ArticleFourth And 'Fifth' Anti-Money Laundering Directives: Implementing AML Updates And UBO Registers In CyprusThe transition in the EU from the Third to the Fourth AML Directive has been over 10 years in the making and some would say overdue.European UnionGovernment, Public SectorHarneys
ArticleSimplified Procedure For Creating New Share Classes Announced By The Luxembourg Financial RegulatorOn 12 February 2025, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) introduced a streamlined and more efficient procedure for the creation of new share classes in investment funds...LuxembourgFinance and BankingHarneys