Investec Asset Management has migrated and re-domiciled a US$1.2 billion fund from Ireland and Guernsey due to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).

More is expected from directors now than in the past. Sir Howard Davies, the former head of the United Kingdoms Financial Services Authority, has said that "the Crown Dependencies [of which Guernsey forms part] continually have to go that extra mile just to prove that they are upright, honest and godly. Of course it is not fair, but it is realistic".

Why private placement and why Jersey? As a result of the shortage of liquidity in the bank lending markets, many businesses have a need for additional funding. One source of funds might be a private placement of shares.

This briefing explains the attractions of the Cayman Islands closed ended investment fund for international managers, sponsors and investors.

Spiralling inflation, a war in Europe, and supply chain disruptions, the like of which have not been seen in decades.

Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund was placed into liquidation in March 2009 after it was revealed that the Fund's main asset, being a basket of interest rate swaps entered into with a related entity, were worthless.

Two recent decisions of the BVI Court of Appeal, concerning the interplay between s.6(2) of the 1976 Arbitration Ordinance and the Insolvency Act 2003, serve to highlight why the old Arbitration Ordinance has benefitted from revision.

Interim injunctive relief is a powerful tool and the ability to freeze a defendant's assets to prevent dissipation before a matter reaches trial can be an important protective step.

It seems like a week hasn't passed recently without some new global macro shock hitting our screens, resulting in the economic rollercoaster ride on which we find ourselves.

Globalworth issued shares at a premium to Growthpoint and Oak Hill Advisors (Europe) LLP to raise a total of €200 million.

With the biggest ever trial to come before the Cayman Islands and some major cases clarifying important issues of law regarding investment funds, it has been perhaps the most impressive year yet for the Financial Services Division (FSD) of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands.

This Briefing sets out the key features of a Guernsey limited liability partnership.

There is Jersey case law which clearly shows that, in principle, commercial litigation funding is permitted.

Managers of hedge funds domiciled in the Cayman Islands will be all too familiar with the extent of the outflows from the industry during 2008, a trend which seems set to continue into 2009 with the global economic downturn and continuing lack of market liquidity.

It is important that directors understand their duties and liabilities – an importance brought into focus in light of the much publicised Weavering case.

A delegation from Guernsey has been promoting the Island’s investment funds and capital markets offering to the Hong Kong business community.

Property in Jersey can be bought or sold either by contract passed before the Royal Court (a conveyance) or by share transfer. This general guide explains the steps common to both types of transaction.

The Cayman Islands are the world's leading offshore jurisdiction, in terms of the volume of business booked through the islands in 2008 and the number of investment funds domiciled there.

Hedge funds established in the Cayman Islands will typically take the form of a company, a limited partnership or (less commonly) a unit trust.

Welcome to our first Regulatory Law Update for the Cayman Islands for 2017. The aim of the update is to focus on legal and regulatory developments which affect financial institutions.