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Annual Returns – Preparation for Upcoming Deadlines

The first step will be a short call with our accounting team to understand the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and activities of your BVI company.

FMJ proposes German arbitration law reform

The draft aims to make arbitration law, especially with regard to commercial arbitration, up-to-date, to increase its efficiency and to strengthen Germany as an internationally attractive arbitration location.

Apple’s €1.8bn penalty highlights ongoing EU antitrust focus in digital sector

The rules of the DMA becoming applicable to gatekeepers must be seen in a broader trend of increased scrutiny on tech platforms

Southeast Asia-focused investment finance facility to increase opportunities for Australian companies

The new facility was one of a number of initiatives announced at the summit

Hong Kong SFC Fines Fund Managers for Internal Control Failures and Other Breaches

PICC Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited. On 5 February 2024

UK Budget and the end of the non-dom regime as we know it

Under the current rules, trusts settled by non-UK domiciled (and non-deemed domiciled) individuals are capable of benefitting from 'protected' trust status.

Investment Association: UK should be competitive on senior pay

The letter sets out views on issues the IA expects to be important to members during the AGM season.

SEC Adopts Major But Scaled-Back Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements

Final rules drop Scope 3 disclosure requirements, exempt smaller companies from Scope 1 & 2 disclosure, relax assurance requirements

Why Guernsey and Jersey for private equity?

Entities can be structured in whatever way works best for the transaction.

Company immigration to, and emigration away from, Jersey

The reasons companies consider migration include seeking out more appropriate tax regimes

How pension trustees can ensure their climate scenario analysis is robust

Trustees must conduct scenario analysis in the first year they are subject to the reporting regulations, and then every three years thereafter.

Dentons Europe LLP submits 2023 Communication on Progress to the UN Global Compact

In addition to summarizing the Firm’s internal implementation efforts, the Communication on Progress also outlines how Dentons promotes the UN’s Ten Principles and sustainable development goals

Central Bank Fintech Supervisory Priorities 2024

In the Annual Report, the Central Bank identified six key areas of supervisory focus for 2024 which Fintech firms should be aware of.

Guernsey funds legal and regulatory update March 2024

The Commission will also be prepared to consider requests once a CIS has entered into liquidation

Driving into the past: FCA investigates motor finance agreements – what do motor dealer/credit brokers need to know?

DCAs refer to a commission structure whereby motor dealers are given wide discretion by lenders to determine the interest rate within an accepted range to apply to a customer's motor finance agreement.

Brussels Goes Green (Part II) - Minimum EPB score and renovation obligations

Fines will be imposed in case of non-compliance.

EU shows commitment to combatting greenwashing

It follows intervention from the European consumer authorities, including the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Economic growth will be centre of UK Budget

The chancellor has indicated that the budget will be focused on prioritising economic growth.

Guernsey data protection series - the seven data protection principles

There are seven principles which are set out in the DPL (and also in the GDPR) which Guernsey organisations are legally required to adhere to.

Antitrust authorities continue intense scrutiny in M&A markets

The report analyses data on merger control activity in 2023 from across 26 jurisdictions, focusing in particular on the U.S., EU, UK and APAC.

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