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Amendments to Cayman Islands company law coming into force

The Amendment Act removes this requirement by allowing capital reductions without court approval, where permitted by the company’s articles of association.

FCA to become sole AML supervisor for professional services firms

The decision follows a 2023 HM Treasury consultation which considered four potential reform models for AML / CTF supervision.

Courts and governments are still grappling with position of AI in litigation and arbitration

Some courts and bodies have responded by issuing guidance to help practitioners and parties navigate the use of AI responsibly.

UK Government consults on new employer duty to inform workers of union rights

The new duty will be enforced in the same way as the existing requirement to provide a statement of employment particulars.

Trade union access agreements under the UK Employment Rights Bill – what to expect

The Government intends this new right to take effect by October 2026.

Mauritania joins wave of local content regulation adopters

Last month Mali revoked more than 90 mining licence for gold, bauxite, uranium and other minerals, with some dating back a decade, that had been issued to international companies operating in the country.

Russia's Designation of the IBO as 'undesirable'

The Russian designation creates a genuine risk for Russian nationals engaged in IB programmes.

ECCTA Update

The latest phase relates to the introduction of ID verification for directors.

Landmark Ruling on Shareholders’ Misrepresentation Claims in Company Liquidations: The Houldsworth Rule Modified for the Cayman Islands

The rule in Houldsworth will therefore apply in the modified form which Segal J explained in Direct Lending in relation to liquidations of Cayman Islands companies

The Singapore Restructuring and Insolvency Protocol – a cost and time efficient alternative for arbitrating insolvency disputes

It enables Insolvency Practitioners, who might otherwise face lengthy and expensive legal proceedings in national courts

FCA criticises how firms manage risks

Firms must understand the risks that apply to their business and have robust financial crime systems and controls to manage those risks.

Navigating stand down orders for Australian insolvency practitioners

Another consideration is whether the employees can be redeployed or reassigned

Britain’s Policy Cul-de-sac: How Orthodoxy Became the Enemy of Growth

A balanced, growth-friendly policy framework would strengthen Britain’s position as a global financial hub, signalling to investors that stability and ambition can coexist.

Cayman Companies Act: key changes coming into force January 2026

This requirement applies regardless of whether the company is solvent or insolvent.

Central Bank of Ireland fines crypto firm Coinbase Europe €21.5m for anti-money laundering breaches

The sanctions relate to failures to uphold anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing monitoring obligations over a twelve-month period.

Understanding child relocation in Hong Kong: 8 key takeaways from the Chambers Child Relocation 2025 Global Practice Guide

The family court will generally strive to ensure siblings remain together

Regulatory enforcement may have eased, but banks still face multifaceted complexity and strategic challenges

The ninth annual Global Bank Review, called 'Innovating amid Turbulence', explores how banks and financial institutions are adapting to these challenges and seizing new opportunities.

In The Matter of BJB Career Education Company Limited (In Provisional Liquidation) – when can Cayman Islands provisional liquidators seek their own release and discharge from their appointment?

It was further stated that, prior to the JPLs' release from their appointment, shareholders and creditors should be given ample opportunity to raise any objections.

Guernsey's new housing legislation

This new legislation implements housing standards and regulation for the private residential sector

Guide to Banking and Finance in the Cayman Islands 2025

The Cayman Islands continues to be a jurisdiction of choice for the establishment of investment funds and other corporate vehicles

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