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10 Dec 2019

The Insolvency Review – Seventh Edition

The seventh edition of The Insolvency Review  offers an in-depth review of market conditions and insolvency case developments.

Regulatory Advice
5 Dec 2019

BMA forms view on cannabis related risk

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has confirmed that it will not object to BMA-supervised entities conducting cannabis business with a licensed cannabis cultivator, processor or seller so long as the conduct of the cannabis business is legal at all levels within the country in which it is operated.

Employment-and-Immigration
2 Dec 2019

Implications of the Privy Council’s decision in the ‘belonger’ case

Bermuda’s final appeals court has handed down its decision in a long-running case which had the potential to significantly change the landscape of immigration rights in Bermuda.

Employment-and-Immigration
2 Dec 2019

Population Management - The Real Story

It is sometimes easy to criticise the States of Guernsey for various policies they have put in place – and sometimes that criticism is rightly placed, but over the last few years the one area that has received more criticism than anything else has been the much maligned Population Management Law. So how fair is that criticism and is the law still really needed?

Funds & Investment Services
28 Nov 2019

Cayman Islands Funds update

This article provides details on the recent changes to the Cayman Islands Securities Investment Business Law and Data Protection Law.

Regulatory Advice
21 Nov 2019

BMA releases guidance on outsourcing

For many companies, outsourcing is essential in allowing them to cost effectively and efficiently provide their own services to clients.

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7 Nov 2019

Jersey Schemes of Arrangement: Is it now time to decapitate the headcount test?

Practitioners in Jersey and many other commonwealth jurisdictions who advise on creditors’ and members’ schemes of arrangement will be familiar with the challenges presented by the requirement for a majority in number of creditors or members

Employment-and-Immigration
7 Nov 2019

The Inequality of Equality Legislation in the Channel Islands

This summer Guernsey launched its public consultation in relation to proposals to introduce a comprehensive equality law from 2021 onwards, which when it finally comes into force will be some 8 years’ after Jersey first passed its own equivalent discrimination law.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
28 Oct 2019

4 Potential Structuring Options for BVI Acquisitions

With onshore M&A procedures often cumbersome and time consuming, the British Virgin Islands continue to offer a range of flexible yet familiar structuring options to facilitate takeover transactions.

Technology-and-Innovation
28 Oct 2019

Hong Kong - Asia’s premier destination for FinTech investment

While Hong Kong has long been the jewel in the crown of Asia’s financial sector, the city is now pursuing growth through the addition of financial technology investment.