06/18/2025
Time and programming under NEC in Hong Kong SAR
The employer sets out the starting date, access date and completion date for the works in the contract data.
Government Regulation
06/18/2025
UAE updates regulatory framework for digital assets
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) officially implemented the amendments to its regulatory framework for digital assets within the ADGM on 10 June.
06/17/2025
Foreign direct investment in Germany
Non-compliance with the prohibition on certain closing actions constitutes a criminal offence
06/17/2025
Update on the British Virgin Islands and the FATF's list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
By way of background, the MER assessed the effectiveness of the BVI's AML/CTF/CPF measures and compliance with the FATF's 40 Recommendations.
06/17/2025
Medtech body looks to UK regulator to streamline regulatory burdens
The forum comprises different UK medtech trade associations
06/16/2025
Environmental focus: New obligation for SMEs concerning the the R.E.N.T.R.I. System (National Electronic Register for Waste Traceability)
No fines apply for material errors or formal breaches that do not affect waste traceability.
06/16/2025
Updated Prospectus Rules in Guernsey: new exemptions for offers of general securities
It is worth noting that according to the guidance, the exemptions can be used cumulatively.
06/13/2025
The Trump Card is coming
While the details have yet to be released, it is expected that the Gold Card program will allow one to make a donation of $5 million to the US government to receive a 'special' resident status.
06/13/2025
UAE introduces new licencing regime for ‘finfluencers’
Under the new regime, anyone providing financial content, advice or promotional material within the UAE through traditional or modern media channels, including written or audio social media platforms, must
06/13/2025
Migrating a company into Guernsey
An overseas company successfully registered as a Guernsey company must, as soon as possible, file with the Registrar any certificate or other document issued in that overseas territory
06/12/2025
UK spending review: infrastructure plans ‘depend on incentives for private sector’
Next week, the government is expected to provide further details of its infrastructure plans via a new long-term infrastructure strategy and publication of a pipeline of projects.
06/12/2025
Bermuda Paves the Way for Captive Insurers with New Stablecoin Policy
This move comes in response to increasing market demand
06/12/2025
Key considerations for businesses in light of the commencement of Part 9 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022 ("FSMA") relating to digital token service providers (“DTSPs”)
No transitional arrangements will be granted.
06/11/2025
Politics and economics constrain UK infrastructure finance options
There are political and economic constraints on the choices available to it.
06/11/2025
Irish companies required to comply with new EU gender balance regulations by 2026
These regulations impose strict new gender balance requirements for boards of listed companies
06/11/2025
Survey results reveal Hong Kong and Singapore as ‘premier seats of arbitration’ in Asia
“Singapore is ranked, with London, among the top five seats globally and is the only Asian seat listed in the top five in Europe, North America and the Caribbean/Latin America.”
06/11/2025
Sale ban on crypto-linked ETNs to be lifted by FCA
The FCA said it plans to make the changes “as soon as possible”.
06/10/2025
New BVI national minimum wage announced
Last year, the BVI Cabinet decided to implement an US$8.50 minimum hourly rate, which was due to take effect on 30 November 2024.
06/10/2025
Achieving Bankruptcy Remoteness in Structured Finance
Investors of structured notes can simply take on the credit risks of the underlying asset, and the seller can achieve off-balance sheet treatment of the underlying asset.
06/10/2025
Guernsey Funds: an overview
There is no prescribed frequency of redemption or period within which the redemption moneys be paid.