2021 - A Jekyll and Hyde Year for SPACs
In this article we offer our views on why this has happened and look ahead to the future for SPACs a...
Bermuda Monetary Authority Introduce ‘May 2021 Guidance’ For Digital Asset Business
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) recognizes the importance of actively monitoring its laws and r...
Trust Disputes and the BVI Trustee (Amendment) Act, 2021
In the Trustee (Amendment) Act 2021 (the “Amendment Act”) the BVI legislature has made a number ...
Appleby contributes four chapters to Global Legal Insights – Fund Finance 2021: Cayman Islands
The subscription credit and fund finance markets have remained relatively robust over the course of ...
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Economic Substance update Q3 2020
The latest Economic Substance updates announced by the relevant authorities in the BVI, Cayman and B...
Economic Substance update Q1 2020
On 18 February 2020, the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) announced that Bermuda and ...
Economic substance requirements in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands
Economic substance requirements in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands
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HKEX released consultation conclusions on issuers with corporate weighted voting rights structure
HKEX released consultation conclusions on issuers with corporate weighted voting rights structure.
Offshore listing Vehicles to benefit from the Shanghai - London stock connect
Offshore listing Vehicles to benefit from the Shanghai - London stock connect
New Hong Kong Listing Regime for companies from emerging and innovative sectors
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Legal considerations on non performing loans structuring
During the tremendous growth of the Chinese economy in the last decade, corporates in China were abl...
Changes to Cayman Islands corporate disclosure requirements
The Amendments make certain information relating to companies and limited liability companies more a...
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2021 - A Jekyll and Hyde Year for SPACs
In this article we offer our views on why this has happened and look ahead to the future for SPACs a...
The role of Private Equity in economic recovery from Covid-19
Against this gloomy backdrop, we expect private equity firms and their investors to play a key role ...
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Reflections from the Virtual Fund Finance Symposium
The Fund Finance Association’s Virtual Symposium took place from 16th to 20th November. Attendees ...
Private Funds Law, 2020 and New Rules on Contents of Marketing Material for Registered Private Funds
On 7 February 2020, Cayman’s Private Funds Law, 2020 (PFL) came into force, requiring any closed-e...
This article provides details on the recent changes to the Cayman Islands Securities Investment Busi...
Review of 2018 Offshore Fund Disputes
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Bermuda Monetary Authority Introduce ‘May 2021 Guidance’ For Digital Asset Business
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) recognizes the importance of actively monitoring its laws and r...
Technology & Innovation Update Q4 2020
Technology & Innovation Update Q4 2020
2021 Technology & Innovation Guide
With data protection laws in more than 120 countries around the world, personal data is now viewed a...
When Worlds Collide – How COVID is Connecting Technology with Natural Resources
Dating back to the beginning of 2020, the natural resources sector has been extremely active at both...
Technology & Innovation update Q3 2020
In each quarterly issue of the Appleby Asia Alert, we bring you the latest offshore legislative and ...
Technology & Innovation Update Q2 2020
Technological developments have been accelerating at an unprecedented pace in Asia - the first regio...
Technology & Innovation update Q1 2020
In each quarterly issue of the Appleby Asia Alert, we bring you all the latest legislative and regul...
The city is working hard to cement its position as 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 p...
Banking & Finance Trends in Asia
Financial technologies (FinTech) have the potential to supplement or disrupt the financial services ...
New Hong Kong Listing Regime for companies from emerging and innovative sectors
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Trust Disputes and the BVI Trustee (Amendment) Act, 2021
In the Trustee (Amendment) Act 2021 (the “Amendment Act”) the BVI legislature has made a number ...
When will foreign court - appointed receivers be recognized?
When will foreign court - appointed receivers be recognized?
Offshore Company Petition Filings and Court Orders – current trends 2019 and review of 2018
Our latest Appleby report provides a snapshot of the petition filings and resultant court orders in ...
BVI companies may see more “just and equitable” petitions
Bermuda Court Rules amended to require leave to bring derivative actions