ArticleGuernsey Finance Takes Broader Strategy Role With Key AppointmentDr Sloan has been Acting Director of Strategy on part-time secondment from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission for the past nine months. GuernseyWealth ManagementGuernsey Finance
ArticleSenior Management Functions: Are You Now Within Scope Of The Civil Financial Penalties Regime?The Notice issued by the Jersey Financial Services Commission [JFSC] on senior management functions came into effect on 13 March 2023...JerseyFinance and BankingOgier
ArticleDarling´s Review Of Offshore Regulation Is All Smoke And MirrorsThere was many a wry smile in Jersey when Alistair Darling announced yet another independent review of regulatory arrangements which he says allow offshore centres to "attract banking customers with lower taxes – without contributing to the UK exchequer".JerseyWealth ManagementVoisin Law
ArticleRenewal Of Annual Licences Through The Online Submission PlatformThe Financial Services Commission ("FSC") has issued a circular letter on the 17 May 2021 to remind its licensees of the due date for the payment of the annual licence fees for 2021/22 (which is on 1 July 2021)...MauritiusFinance and BankingAXIS Fiduciary Ltd
ArticleSignature Of Innovation Functions Co-operation Agreement Between The FSC Mauritius And The Canadian Securities AdministratorsThe Financial Services Commission ("FSC") has signed an innovation functions co-operation agreement with members of the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA"). MauritiusFinance and BankingAXIS Fiduciary Ltd
ArticleAdapt And Evolve – The Financial Services Commission Of Mauritius Issues Guidelines For Digital SignatureOn 23 October 2023, the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC) issued guidelines on the use of digital signature (‘Digital Signature Guidelines').Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingAppleby
ArticleGuernsey Focusing On Family OfficesGuernsey's recently published Financial Services Policy Framework sets out an approach to capitalise upon a range of global specialisms to ensure that Guernsey remains a strong, and stable financial centre...GuernseyWealth ManagementGuernsey Finance
ArticleGFSC And Guernsey Finance Team Up For Finovation: The Guernsey Edge ConferenceAn exciting line-up of speakers has been confirmed for a technology conference jointly hosted by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and Guernsey Finance.GuernseyFinance and BankingGuernsey Finance
ArticleWhy Financial Services Firms Should Consider The Turks And Caicos IslandsThere is a desire within Turks and Caicos Islands to grow the nation's financial services sector.Turks and Caicos IslandsFinance and BankingInvest Turks And Caicos
ArticleThe New JFSC Outsourcing Policy: Are You In Scope?The Jersey Financial Services Commission ("JFSC") has published its new Outsourcing Policy and Guidance Notes (the "Policy") which will apply to existing and new outsourcing arrangements from 1 January 2024 following a six-month transitional period.JerseyFinance and BankingCarey Olsen
ArticleChanges To BVI Business Companies Act, 2023 Amendments - Filing An Annual ReturnEffective 1 January 2023, all companies incorporated or registered in the BVI ("Companies") are required to file a financial return (an "Annual Return") with their Registered Agent each year.British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawMaples Group
ArticleGuernsey Financial Services Policy Framework Offers Positioning, Principles And PrioritiesThe States of Guernsey's Committee for Economic Development and finance sector promotional agency Guernsey Finance have today published a Policy Framework to support the growth of Guernsey's finance sector.GuernseyFinance and BankingGuernsey Finance
ArticleExpert Panel Releases Preliminary Report On Reforming Ontario's Financial Regulatory RegimeOn November 4, 2015, an expert panel reviewing Ontario's financial regulatory regime released a preliminary position paper outlining initial conclusions and tentative recommendations...CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
Article(BVI) Converting A Mutual Fund Into An SPC – Practical StepsAt present only licensed insurers and recognised or registered funds can incorporate or register as an SPC under the BVI BC Act.British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawWalkers
ArticleA Smoother Ride For Lessors: Vicarious Liability Cap Extended To Include Ride-Hailing ServicesCommercial auto lessors and their financial subsidiaries can breathe easy. CanadaFinance and BankingAird & Berlis LLP
ArticleNew Guernsey Fast-track Licensing Process For Managers Of Overseas Collective Investment SchemesOn 12 June the Guernsey Financial Services Commission announced the launch of a new fast-track application regime for managers of overseas collective investment schemes. Under the regime, new managers...GuernseyFinance and BankingCollas Crill