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British Virgin Islands
Harneys
On 9 February 2024, the BVI Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) issued an updated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Notification Form. The updated form must be used by relevant...
Maples Group
Pursuant to section 45(1)(b)(ii) of the Regulatory Code, Licensees are required to submit an annual compliance report to the Financial Services Commission (the "Commission") in the prescribed form.
Cayman Islands
Conyers
For general information on the Securities Investment Business Act ("SIBA"), see our publication Securities Investment Business in the Cayman Islands.
Appleby
This update takes a look back at the key legal and regulatory developments which occurred during 2023. It also considers key legal and regulatory developments which will affect persons...
Conyers
This publication has been prepared for the assistance of those who are considering the formation of a mutual fund in the Cayman Islands. It deals in broad terms with the requirements...
Conyers
The Cayman Islands is among the world's most attractive locations for the establishment of private equity funds.
Cyprus
KPMG in Cyprus
In a world of increased globalisation, regulation continues to be a key driver of the strategic agenda for financial services firms.
Luxembourg
CMS Luxembourg
Political agreements have now been reached on the remaining texts of the AML/CTF Package: the new AML/CTF directive ("AMLD"), AML/CTF regulation...
Arendt & Medernach
In the wake of the announcements from both the EU Parliament and the Council, the political agreements on the AML/CFT Package have now been disclosed.
CMS Luxembourg
On 7 February 2024, the Luxembourg supervisory authority for the financial sector (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, "CSSF")...
Malta
Finance Malta
The AMLR shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply for 3 years...
Finance Malta
This time, we'd like to touch upon an essential topic like the client onboarding process. The topic is very relevant, as there is still a belief that setting up a company or carrying out an audit...
CSB Group
Malta conducted its National Risk Assessment (NRA) on Money Laundering (ML) and Funding for Terrorism (TF) in 2018, leading to various reviews by international bodies like MONEYVAL, EBA, European Commission, and IMF.
Finance Malta
The European Union (EU) has achieved a preliminary consensus between the Council and Parliament on crucial elements of the anti-money laundering (AML) package.
United Arab Emirates
Herbert Smith Freehills
On 23 February 2024, the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) "grey list" after its introduction in 2022.
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a significant milestone on February 23, 2024, as it was removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring" list...
European Union
Harneys
On 18 January 2024, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on an anti-money laundering package to protect the EU and its financial system.
Ganado Advocates
Compromise text for the proposed Regulation on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing ("AMLR").
Finance Malta
On 18th January 2024, the European Council ("EC") and European Parliament ("EP") reached a political agreement on the proposed...
Conyers
The Cayman Islands is a well-established base for investment funds with many of its funds quoted on stock exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange...
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