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Navigating the enforcement of foreign judgments in the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands is a leading offshore jurisdiction for trusts, holding companies and other wealth-planning structures.

Directors' duties in BVI companies

A director may reasonably rely on the company's books, records and financial statements

Work-related stress moves up the regulatory agenda: what Guernsey employers need to know

For boards and senior leadership teams, the initiative presents an opportunity to consider whether the company can confidently demonstrate that they have a robust framework for managing work-related stress.

A simple guide to Jersey probate and estate administration following a bereavement

Family members or close friends may know where the original Will(s) are stored.

Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: Building the foundations for future growth

Less than a year after Vietnam established the legal framework for its International Financial Centre (VIFC), the initiative remains at an early stage of development.

Key considerations for lenders when lending to a Jersey entity

Creditors of a general partner or limited partner, in a capacity other than as a general partner or a limited partner of a Jersey limited partnership, have no claim against the property of that limited partnership.

SEC Proposes Rescinding Pay-to-Play Rule and Adopts Extension to Form PF Compliance Date

As a result of this extension, the earliest annual filers would need to comply with the February 2024 amendments would be in April 2028 when submitting annual reports for the year ended 2027.

CIMA Finalises New Enforceable Rules on AML/CFT/CPF Compliance and Financial Sanctions – Impact on the Insurance Sector

The new Rules mark a significant shift from guidance-based to legally enforceable AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions requirements.

Divorce in Jersey: How to steady your finances (and yourself)

The parties are required to provide the court (and each other) with a full and detailed breakdown of their assets, income and other financial resources

Navigating the new build process in Cayman

Every development is different and every off-plan purchase agreement is different.

Alternative Investment Funds Laws 2026 - British Virgin Islands

Reporting to investors is governed by the terms of the offering document and constitutional documents

The UK adjudication process

The Act does not address what will happen if a contract provision allocates liability for both the parties' costs and the adjudicator's fees and expenses.

Cayman Islands CRS Amendments: Cayman Islands-Based Principal Point of Contact

Cayman Islands financial institutions must appoint a locally resident Principal Point of Contact by 31 January 2027.

Guide for PRC Clients on Obtaining BVI Grants of Probate

BVI law requires applicants for a grant of probate or letters of administration with the Will annexed to ‘mark’ the Will with the standard oath and signature before a notary public.

Singapore revises salary benchmarks for 2027 Employment Pass applications

The MOM said the salary benchmarks will apply to new EP applications submitted from 1 January 2027 and to any renewal applications submitted for EPs that expire on or after 1 July 2027.

BMA consults on AI guidance for Bermuda's financial services sector

The proposed Guidance Note applies to all BMA-regulated entities across all sectors.

New PRC Offshore Trust Tax Rules – Key Implications for Cayman and BVI Offshore Trust Structures

The market should not overreact to the Notice.

Managing art collections in estate administration

For artists, collectors and their families, investing time in these matters during their lifetimes can help preserve value

Should South Africa learn from the UK's renewed late payment debate?

South Africa does not have a generally applicable construction security-of-payment statute. Instead, payment protection is principally contractual.

CMA doubles down on drip pricing, launching three new investigations

The Virgin Atlantic investigation concerns whether mandatory resort fees and local taxes were included in the upfront prices shown to customers purchasing package holidays.

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