In the current recession and turmoil in the financial markets the demand from investors for equities and the price of equities have fallen along with the availability of debt financing.

BVI law imposes a number of on-going obligations on BVI regulated funds. The main continuing obligations for BVI private and professional funds are set out in basic detail below.

The BVI is one of the most popular offshore jurisdictions for investment funds.

Guernsey’s position as a leading fund domicile has been further endorsed by a series of new administrators and managers establishing a presence in the Island.

Valerie Rouse and Anthony Williams of Mourant Ozannes discuss the introduction of the new corporate governance code.

January 1 - Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Regulations come into effect in the Cayman Islands.

As Jersey continues to enhance its regulartory regime it is becoming a leading European centre for specialist funds business. Recent figures show that the value of funds under administration in Jersey, now at a record high of £179.1bn, has risen by 30% over 2006.

Guernsey's Government has completed the £330 million bond issue for its inaugural States of Guernsey Bond.

Ten Guernsey lawyers were included in the Private Client Global Elite compiled by Legal Week, a list of the world's elite lawyers advising high net worth clients.

This guide is intended to provide an overview of Investment Funds in the British Virgin Islands.

The Cayman Islands continue to be the pre-eminent offshore jurisdiction for hedge funds.

Guernsey practitioners have featured prominently in the Citywealth 2016 IFC Powerwomen Top 200.

Paul Christopher leads Mourant's corporate and investment funds team in Asia and is managing partner of the Hong Kong office.

Substance in the fund management sector, particularly in the context of the AIFMD and BEPS initiative, is of increasing importance, a newly-published white paper has reported.

Since the introduction of the FSB Codes and related changes to the funds legislation in Jersey, in most cases, a Jersey entity that wishes to carry on Fund Services Business in relation to a publicly-offered non-Jersey fund will be able to do so entirely under its FS Law registration acting in accordance with the FSB Codes.

The BVI Business Companies Act 2004 (the Act) is widely regarded as among the most modern and flexible corporate legislation in the world.

This briefing is a general introduction to the range of Jersey investment funds available.

The number of Guernsey practitioners featured in the Citywealth 2017 IFC Powerwomen Top 200 list has risen from last year.

The Bailiwick of Guernsey comprises three main islands: Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. Alderney and Sark are dependencies of Guernsey but have certain legislative powers of their own. The Bailiwick is not part of the United Kingdom and therefore is not represented in the UK Parliament. Acts of Parliament do not apply in the Bailiwick unless extended by Order in Council.

It is anticipated that the Companies (Amendment No.4) (Jersey) Regulations 2010 (the "Regulations") will come into force on 5 April 2010.