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Segregated portfolio companies in the Cayman Islands

Part XIV of the Companies Law (2018 Revision) ("Law") provides for the registration upon incorporation, or subsequently,...

Guides 30/10/2018
  • Cayman
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Guernsey funds quick reference guide

All structures can be constituted as companies (including PCCs and ICCs), limited partnerships and unit trusts All stru...

Guides 22/10/2018
  • Guernsey
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Insolvency in the BVI: Enforcement and recovery

INSOLVENCY REGIME The BVI’s insolvency regime, both individual and corporate, is directed by the Insolvency Act 2003 (Ac...

Guides 17/10/2018
  • BVI
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New ordinance on electronic agent use in Guernsey

The States of Guernsey has put forward a proposal to enact an ordinance ("Ordinance") to enhance the framework under The...

Guides 05/10/2018
  • Guernsey
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New ordinance on electronic agent use in Guernsey

Insolvency in Guernsey: Enforcement and recovery

INSOLVENCY REGIME The Guernsey insolvency regime can usefully be categorised by drawing a distinction between: • the tr...

Guides 04/10/2018
  • Guernsey
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Limited Partnership Act, 2017: British Virgin Islands

While it has been possible to register a limited partnership in the BVI since 1996 pursuant to The Partnership Act (1996...

Guides 10/09/2018
  • BVI
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Capital markets: Why offshore

Companies incorporated in offshore finance centres make up a significant portion of the companies listed on many interna...

Guides 09/08/2018
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
  • Cayman
  • BVI
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Jersey ICO guidelines

The Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) has published guidance on how ICOs will be approved in Jersey through ex...

Guides 13/07/2018
  • Jersey
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Institutional investor 'private REITs': Look no further than TISE

After an incubation period of over 10 years from the first implementation of UK Real Estate Investment Trusts, and follo...

Guides 12/07/2018
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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UK REITs: A great opportunity for South African investors

The last few years has seen a significant increase in the number of Guernsey domiciled UK Real Estate Investment Trusts ...

Guides 12/07/2018
  • Guernsey
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

The Channel Islands have seen significant growth in the establishment of Guernsey and Jersey UK Real Estate Investment T...

Guides 05/07/2018
  • Guernsey
  • Jersey
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Lending to BVI companies: Taking security

BVI companies are used the world over in financing transactions. Sometimes they are the primary borrower and grant secur...

Guides 20/04/2018
  • BVI
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