From 3 July 2016 the European market abuse regime was changed as a result of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

The Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) released a statement yesterday (14 October 2013) confirming that, following an investigation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission in respect of historic activities, the CISX will be restructuring its operations through a new corporate vehicle.

On 16 August 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange") released a consultation paper to seek market feedback on proposals that would further expand the paperless listing regime.

Significant economic growth in Asia has contributed to a meteoric rise of high net worth individuals in the region and private wealth is also expected to almost double in value...

A new Memorandum of Understanding between Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs and the Isle of Man was signed on 19 February 2013 and establishes a new disclosure facility from 6 April 2013 to 30 September 2016.

21 countries that are now considered to have an adequate level of tax information exchange with Italy have been removed from the Italian tax blacklist.

Trustees are under a statutory duty to keep accurate records of their trusteeship, but what does that mean in practice when recording trustees' decisions? We are often asked to prepare minutes for...

In recent days the news has been filled with landlords announcing their rent collection results following the June quarter day.

The States of Jersey has this week approved the latest amendment to the Trusts Law 1984 which will codify the Hastings-Bass principle as it has been developed in the Jersey courts and will also codify the principles developed in relation to mistake.

Following changes to the law governing Jersey LLPs, the Financial Services Commission recently clarified and confirmed its approach to the licensing of LLPs.

By a communique dated 9 June 2022, the Financial Services Commission indicated that it has amended its Competency Standards issued under Section 7(a)(a) of the Financial Services Act 2007.

The Government of the Republic of Mauritius has ratified double taxation agreements (DTA) with Guernsey and several African countries.

Divorce for the older couple will no doubt become a hot topic once again in the wake of the Chancellor's 2016 autumn statement...

There is an exemption from the economic substance requirements for entities that are resident for tax purposes in a jurisdiction outside of Bermuda that is acceptable to the Registrar of Companies...

The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) recognizes the importance of actively monitoring its laws and regulations to ensure harmony with the undertakings which it regulates.

Appleby acted as BVI legal advisers to iFinex on the private token sale of LEO tokens, which commenced on 8 May 2019. iFinex's Chief Technology Officer

The Cayman Islands Government has recently approved the Outline Business Case (OBC) for a new two finger pier berthing facility to accommodate cruise ships in George Town.

After an extensive industry consultation process in which Appleby was a participant, the Exempted Limited Partnership Bill 2014 was gazetted on 21 February.

New regulations made under the Financial Services Act 2008, called the Transfer of Business including Deposit-Taking Regulations 2013 (the "Transfer Regulations"), have been approved by Tynwald and will come into effect on 1 February 2014.

Appleby Jersey lawyers Andrew Weaver, Paul Worsnop and Michael Davies are pleased to have authored an article about why Jersey continues to thrive as a cooperative...