ArticleBVI Case Notes, October 2013Below is a summary of recent cases out of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Commercial Court, compiled by Harneys’ Litigation team.British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleTransfers In To The Cayman IslandsOne of the reasons why the Cayman Islands is a leading offshore jurisdiction is the flexibility of its companies and partnership legislation.Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleBVI Commercial Court Case Notes - June 2011One of the largest cases in the BVI Commercial Court this year is the litigation brought by the liquidators of Fairfield. Fairfield is a BVI fund which was a major feeder fund into Bernie Madoff’s company. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleBVI Funds Products For Emerging Managers Who Are Thinking Of Setting Up A FundThe BVI offers two lightly regulated open-ended fund products, the incubator fund and the approved fund...British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleBVI Case Notes, July 2013A discussion on a number of recent BVI case notes. British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleAnguilla Publishes Draft Bill For New Insolvency LegislationThe Anguillan government has published a bill for a new Insolvency Act for public review and consultation.AnguillaWealth ManagementHarneys
VideoBVI Shaping Up To Compete With The Cayman Islands (Video Content)Philip Graham comments on Thalius Hecksher's recent guest blog and explains why he thinks the British Virgin Islands is like a Mustang GT. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleHow To Train Your Dragon: Chinese New Year Fun Facts And Customs For The Business EnvironmentChinese New Year (also referred to as Lunar New Year outside of China) is not only the biggest holiday in China but also in many other Asian countries and communities worldwide.ChinaCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleOne Last Chance To Take Advantage Of Offshore Trusts?The clock is ticking towards April 2017 when the new rules affecting the status of non-domiciled but UK resident individuals as set out in Finance Bill 2017 will take full force and effect.British Virgin IslandsTaxHarneys
ArticleEU AI Act Approved By Member StatesOn 2 February 2024, the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act was unanimously approved by the Council of EU Ministers.European UnionTechnologyHarneys
ArticleShareholder Disputes: When Is Just And Equitable Liquidation Appropriate?Unfair prejudice claims are commonplace in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) following the introduction of bespoke provisions in the BVI Business Companies Act 2004...British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleBVI FSC And FIA Release Comprehensive Guidance On Enhanced Customer Due DiligenceOn 26 November 2024, the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) jointly issued new guidance titled "Effective Enhanced Customer Due Diligence Measures".British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleBVI FSC And FIA Release Guidance On Effective Ongoing MonitoringOn 24 January 2025, the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) issued new guidance to enhance how financial institutions...British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleNew BVI General Licence No. 8 (2024): Key Updates On Legal Fees And Reporting RequirementsOn 24 December 2024, the BVI published General Licence No. 8 (2024), allowing payments for reasonable professional legal fees and expenses related to designated persons...British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleBVI Court Recognises Appointment Of A Committee By Hong Kong Court Of First Instance Over The Financial Affairs Of Person Lacking CapacityOn 17 February 2025, the BVI Court recognised a Committee, appointed by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, with responsibility over the financial affairs of a family member who lacks capacity and has movable assets in the BVI.British Virgin IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHarneys
ArticleRecent Scheme Of Arrangement Believed To Be BVI’s FirstNew ground was broken last December in the British Virgin Islands when what is believed to be the first scheme of arrangement procedure under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (BCA) was completed.British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleBedddoes, Anti-Suits And Déjà VuIn the recent decision of G Trust, the Cayman Islands Grand Court had little hesitation in directing that the trustee could apply to restrain certain beneficiaries from pursuing an application...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleCayman Islands Monetary Authority Updates Application Process For VASP RegistrationOn 12 December 2024, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) announced updates to the registration process for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) via its REEFS portal.Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleWhat Is The SIBL Exempted Manager Regime, And How Do I Set One Up?Securities investment business in or from the Cayman Islands is regulated by the Securities Investment Business Law (Revised) (SIBL). Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys