Mondaq Offshore: Corporate/Commercial Law
A discussion following the Press Release from the European Securities and Markets Authority dated 30 May 2013.
Recent cases out of the British Virgin Islands Commercial Court deal with issues including third party costs and the applicability of Black Swan freezing relief in support of foreign derivative claims.
New legislation has been recently enacted to further refine the trust legislation, especially the use of Private Trust Companies and VISTA trusts, which will help to ensure that BVI remains at the cutting edge of international trust planning and a jurisdiction of choice for high net worth families from around the globe.
The British Virgin Islands is a well respected and sophisticated jurisdiction for the establishment of trusts.
In order to be able to provide foreign exchange operations in Cyprus, the interested company must apply to the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission to obtain the necessary license by fulfilling a certain number of requirements.
A considerable part of Dmitry Rybolovlev's fortune in Cyprus, in the form of deposits at the BoC and an investment of 500 million euro in shares, has been lost.
Fiduciary boasts a well experienced and friendly team to handle the Group’s Corporate and Trust banking affairs.
The European alternative investment funds industry is dealing with what is perhaps the most fundamental change in its history as it now comes to terms with the significant implications and potential opportunities offered by the EU Directive 2011/61/EU on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (the "Directive" or "AIFMD").
The Supreme Court in England has today issued its judgment in the case of Prest v Petrodel Resources.
The Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010 came into effect on May 17 2010.
In December 2012, SatTV (part of the leading space industry publisher Satellite Evolution Group) visited the Isle of Man to explore the reasons behind the Isle of Man’s phenomenally successful commercial space industry.
In a decision that will impact on both trustees and beneficiaries, the Supreme Court of England and Wales has given its judgment in the combined cases of Pitt v Holt and Futter v Futter, resolving debate about the rule in re Hastings-Bass and the doctrine of mistake.
The Luxembourg limited partnership regime is being modernised to become more attractive for private equity, venture capital and real estate transactions.
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Malta offre una miscela unica di elementi che fonde diritto civile e ‘common law’ di stampo anglosassone, intersecandoli tra loro in un sistema legislativo distintamente ibrido.
A survey about sustainability practices of companies in Malta carried out in Q1 2013.
Malta offers a unique blend of civil and common law elements which are interwoven in a most distinctive hybrid system of legislation.
I benefici e gli incentivi fiscali disponibili per le organizzazioni che avviano attività commerciali nel settore delle operazioni di back office sono stati di grande successo nell’attirare tali attività a Malta.
Panama is already known throughout the world for having a stable and fast-growing securities market.
The growth of international businesses in Dubai has made it a major commercial hub for global institutions and companies.
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A considerable part of Dmitry Rybolovlev's fortune in Cyprus, in the form of deposits at the BoC and an investment of 500 million euro in shares, has been lost.
A discussion on the impact of the America’s FATCA regulations for trustees.
The board of directors play a central role in any offshore hedge fund.
The Luxembourg legislation introduces changes designed to make the grand duchy significantly more attractive as jurisdiction for the management and structuring of private equity, venture capital and real estate fund vehicles.
The Luxembourg limited partnership regime is being modernised to become more attractive for private equity, venture capital and real estate transactions.
Described as the ‘Little Wall Street of the World’, Bermuda is one of the largest jurisdictions for insurance and reinsurance.
Despite being among the smallest countries in terms of area and population, Cyprus has become one of the world’s most important financial and business centres.
The European Securities and Markets Authority has approved co-operation arrangements between EU securities regulators, with responsibility for the supervision of alternative investment funds including hedge funds, private equity and real estate funds, and 34 of their global counterparts.
The Cayman Islands Government as a result of ongoing discussions with the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office have developed new regulatory requirements and fee increases for the Cayman Islands financial industry.
The British Virgin Islands is a well respected and sophisticated jurisdiction for the establishment of trusts.
