ArticleUpdate On The Alternative Investment Fund Managers DirectiveA discussion following the Press Release from the European Securities and Markets Authority dated 30 May 2013. British Virgin IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleEU Implements New Sanctions On Ukraine And RussiaAs the crisis over Ukrainian sovereignty has deepened, the EU has sought to increase punitive measures on rebel groups within Ukraine and targets within Russia.European UnionInternational LawHarneys
ArticleAppointment Of Receivers In The British Virgin IslandsThe Receiver represents arguably the most powerful weapon in the armoury available for asset tracing into the BVI.British Virgin IslandsInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHarneys
ArticleCyprus Tax Rulings Facilitate The Automatic Exchange Of InformationCyprus tax authorities recently issued Circular 130/2016, which provides that fees will be applicable to most ruling applications submitted from 16 May 2016 onwards.CyprusTaxHarneys
ArticleCyprus-UK Collaboration In Relation To The Sanctions Implementation Unit In Cyprus And The Improvement Of The Cyprus Legal Framework On SanctionsOn 5 February 2024, the Cyprus Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced that the UK project team designated to initiate the establishment and operation of the National Sanctions...GlobalInternational LawHarneys
ArticleInvestment Funds In The Cayman Islands - May 2017The Cayman Islands is the leading jurisdiction for the offshore investment funds industry due to its combination of flexible and appropriate regulation, an approachable and effective regulator...Cayman IslandsCorporate/Commercial LawHarneys
ArticleUK FATCA – Alternative Reporting Regime For UK Resident Non Domiciled IndividualsThe British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands have entered into agreements with the UK for automatic disclosure of information in respect of interests in financial accounts held by UK residents.British Virgin IslandsTaxHarneys
ArticleDigital Services Act: Safeguarding Online Interactions In The EUOn 17 February 2024, the Digital Services Act (DSA) came into effect, applying to all online intermediaries operating within the EU.European UnionPrivacyHarneys
ArticleBreaking News – European Parliament Approves AI Act: What You Need To KnowOn 13 March 2024, the European Parliament officially approved the AI Act, the world's first regulation on artificial intelligence, with an overwhelming majority.European UnionTechnologyHarneys
ArticleTransfers In And Out Of 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 IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleThe IBC Act – The Building Of A NationHarneys Partner Colin Riegels tells the story of the development of the BVI’s landmark IBC Act of 1984. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleShare Trusts: Flexibility, Succession and PrivacyAs investors continue to seek innovative ways of investing, managing and safe-guarding their resources, an increasing number are considering the specially crafted Harneys’ Share Trust, which is regarded as a useful tool for succession planning. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleBanking Secrecy In Cyprus: When Can Account Information Be Divulged?Banking secrecy has been under scrutiny during the past few years, with Swiss and Luxembourg banks under pressure to relax banking secrecy rules.British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleBVI Adopts Legislation To Implement The OECD Common Reporting StandardThe BVI has passed legislation to implement the Organisation for Economic Co-Operating and Development (OECD) Common Reporting Standard for the exchange of tax information (CRS).British Virgin IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
PodcastWrapping It Up (Podcast)In the recent decision of CF v DLG, the BVI Commercial Court held that a two-step process is to be preferred over the use of âwrap up ordersâ in Norwich Pharmacal proceedings. British Virgin IslandsLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHarneys
ArticleTiger Woods And The Comfort Of PredictabilityAfter more than 15 months in the wilderness, with goodness knows what to keep him entertained during his recovery from multiple back surgeries, Tiger finally came back to the PGA Tour this weekend...British Virgin IslandsStrategyHarneys
ArticleRecognising Your Limits: The Treatment Of Segregated Portfolio Companies In Onshore LiquidationsLike most other developed offshore jurisdictions, the British Virgin Islands promotes a type of company which seeks to compartmentalise the assets and liabilities of various "portfolios" away from other portfolios and the company’s general assets. British Virgin IslandsWealth ManagementHarneys
ArticleCayman Islands Legislative Update: Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Bill, 2024The Cayman Islands' Ministry for Financial Services and Commerce (FSC) has announced that the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Bill...Cayman IslandsFinance and BankingHarneys
ArticleEU List Of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions For Tax Purposes Has Been UpdatedOn 20 February 2024, the EU Council removed the Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles, and Turks and Caicos Islands from its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions...European UnionTaxHarneys
ArticleA Split Victory: Costs Ruling In Afiniti, Ltd. v ChishtiIn a recent decision of the Bermuda Court of Appeal, the judgment in Afiniti, Ltd. v Chishti offered a nuanced costs ruling following an appeal with mixed outcomes.BermudaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHarneys