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Important Cayman Islands Industry Advisory: Common Reporting Standard 2.0 and Economic Substance Updates

The CRS Amendment Regulations came into effect from 1 January 2026

FIFA announces new player transfer regulations following Diarra settlement

Diarra had previously been frozen out at Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow in 2014

Geopolitical shocks force supply chain rethink for UK businesses

The report highlights that supply chains must be “reliable, diverse and resilient” to reduce their vulnerability to global disruption

What the new anti-corruption directive means for Irish financial firms

Financial firms operating in Ireland should seek expert input and conduct a gap analysis against the expanded framework of the directive

The Central Bank of Ireland’s updated AIF Rulebook

Aoife and Caitriona’s contribution formed part of the AIMA Journal Edition 146, first published in June 2026.

Hong Kong introduces Uncertificated Securities Market regime

This is achieved through dematerialisation, where physical share certificates are replaced by electronic records maintained by approved securities registrars (each an ASR) through computerised systems.

Jersey’s new corporate administration regime

Administration provides a court-supervised mechanism through which a distressed but potentially viable company can be stabilised

Firewall legislation in the BVI

The decision also confirmed that foreign law arguments, such as reliance on a jurisdiction that does not recognise trusts cannot be used to defeat a BVI trust holding BVI company shares.

Placing a Jersey Company into Administration in Jersey

Jersey companies often have most, if not all, their assets located in the UK

Regulatory update on the beneficial ownership reporting regime in Bermuda

Essentially, a relevant legal entity is an intermediary in the ownership chain that would be a beneficial owner of the legal person if it were an individual.

Bermuda introduces parental leave for adoptive parents of young children: What employers need to know

The new parental leave entitlement applies where a child under the age of 24 months is placed (or is expected to be placed) in an employee’s household by way of adoption or legal guardianship.

Rathbones case a consumer duty ‘warning shot’ for UK investment firms

Rathbones’ statement detailed a series of actions the review’s findings have prompted it to take

Tribunal-focused changes in the ICC 2026 Rules

The ICC’s new mechanism adopts a different and more case-specific approach, allowing timelines to be tailored to the complexity and progress of the proceedings.

Luxembourg Securitisation Law: key changes for sponsors, originators and investors

Against this backdrop, the proposed reforms appear well-timed, supporting more flexible, multi-asset structures.

Jersey introduces new corporate administration regime

The new regime will be familiar to practitioners in the UK and elsewhere

Maples Group Reaffirms Leadership in Data Security and Privacy with 2026 ISO Recertifications

Maples Group receives ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27701:2019 certifications, internationally recognised information security and privacy standards.

Carey Olsen re-accredited as STEP Platinum Employer Partner

Carey Olsen was the first offshore law firm to achieve Platinum Employer Partner status in 2016.

One family, one framework: Monetary Authority of Singapore's new structure-agnostic SFA licensing exemption regime for SFOs

On 12 June 2026, the MAS announced a new structure-agnostic framework for exempting SFOs

What new UK land option disclosure regulations mean for developers

The government’s aim is to enable anyone to find out not only who owns land but also who controls it

The Cost of Getting Employee Departures Wrong: Five Common Pitfalls for Bermuda Employers

In Bermuda, employers who approach terminations without adequate preparation may expose themselves to unnecessary disputes, regulatory issues, and reputational harm.

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