Jersey
Best Practice | 8 May 18
Landmark ruling restores confidence in Channel Island trusts
Confidence in the security of assets held in Jersey and Guernsey trusts has been restored following a recent ruling in the Privy Council, says Nick Robison, partner at law firm Babbé, which was involved in the case.
UK law change to force transparency on overseas jurisdictions
Cross-party support is mounting in the UK for an anti-money laundering bill which could force the beneficial owners of companies based in the British overseas territories and Crown dependencies to be identified on a public register.
7IM gets regulatory approval to set up Jersey office
Seven Investment Management (7IM) has received approval from the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) to open an office on the island.
Head of UK tax evasion inquiry blasts offshore centres
The UK “should regard it as a matter of national shame that the crown dependencies and overseas territories that fly our flag give shelter to the wealth of the world’s financial elite”, HM Treasury sub-committee chair John Mann has said.
Jersey regulator warns of fake Aussie investment firm
Jersey residents have been warned to be on guard after an Australian firm pretending to be a regulated investment company went on the prowl.