The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published six evaluation reports which recognise and commend Guernsey’s high standards of financial regulation, supervision and stability along with its robust criminal justice framework.

Whether you represent a company looking for a tax efficient investment location or an international business seeking a strategic UK presence, Gibraltar offers a range of features and benefits for establishing a corporate entity.

What authorities can prosecute business crimes, and are there different enforcement authorities at the national and regional levels?

As private wealth expands across Africa, South Africa and Mauritius have emerged as key jurisdictions for family wealth structuring, yet they adopt markedly different approaches to regulating family offices. Following the introduction of Mauritius's Financial Services (Family Office) Rules 2026, which substantially revise the regulatory framework with new legal form requirements...

As private wealth expands across Africa, South Africa and Mauritius have emerged as key jurisdictions for family wealth structuring, yet they adopt markedly different approaches to regulating family offices. This distinction becomes particularly relevant following Mauritius's introduction of the Financial Services (Family Office) Rules 2026, which substantially revises the regulatory framework with a dedicated licensing regime, while South Africa accommodates family offices within its broader financial serv

The BVI Financial Services Commission has now finalised the format for the Annual Financial Return that needs to be lodged with a BVI company's Registered Agent every year (starting in 2024 or later, as explained below).

The new Mutual Funds Act 2004 came into effect on 1<SUP>st</SUP> October 2004. It covers the registration of public funds, recognition of private and professional funds and licensing of administrators and managers. Under the Act, a mutual fund refers to a company incorporated, a partnership formed, a unit trust organized or other similar body formed under the laws of Anguilla or any other jurisdiction that collects and pools investor monies for the purpose of investing collectively.

On 1 January 2023 the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Business Companies Act (As Revised) ("BC Act") was updated. BVI companies now have to file a new annual return with their registered agent...

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic unfolds, financial institutions and regulatory authorities around the world have responded positively by introducing...

The Virtual Asset & Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021 was passed into law by the National Assembly on 10 December and will come into force when Presidential assent is received.

2018 saw the launch of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN), a collaborative initiative between financial services regulators around the world,

Altair Partners has expanded across the Channel Islands to become the first bespoke independent directorship services business to be licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

Gentoo Depositary Services Limited has been licensed as the first non-financial asset depositary under the AIFMD Rules, 2013.

The Republic of Mauritius has developed into an international financial services centre of high repute. It offers multiple advantages to foreign investors, inter alia, due to its strategic position, excellent economic and political background and dual legal system of Common law and Civil law.

St. Christopher ("St. Kitts") forms a part of the twin-island Federation known as "St. Kitts & Nevis". The Federation has a history of political and economic stability. The economy is well diversified and since the 1980’s the Federation has experienced excellent growth rates averaging 5% and reaching 7% in 1997.

The deadline for the first filing of annual returns by companies incorporated or registered in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is this Monday 30 September 2024.

In light of the MONEYVAL and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) review of Jersey's anti-money laundering (AML), countering...