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Cayman Islands
Conyers
The Cayman Islands has long enjoyed an effective insurance regulatory regime, supplemented by the advantages of tax neutrality, accessible and pragmatic regulators and sophisticated service providers...
Cyprus
PwC Cyprus
There is no capital duty payable if the shares are issued at their nominal value. There is a €20 flat duty if the shares are issued at a premium...
CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd
Operating and Licensing a regulated Investment Firm in Cyprus might be challenging since the regulatory environment is constantly changing and the whole process of licensing might be time consuming and costly.
Guernsey
Carey Olsen
Recent hikes in interest rates have led to huge increases in the funding levels of many UK defined benefit pension schemes (DB Schemes). Now they are in surplus, many DB Schemes...
GuernseyFinance
As we have said in a previous article, on the historical landmark that was COP15, nature loss (i.e. the sixth great extinction) is a monumental challenge for the world and its economy...
Hong Kong
Quadrant Chambers
The International Maritime Organisation Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships was adopted in 2009.
Jersey
Ocorian
In today's globalised world, an offshore employee benefit trust (EBT) remains the principal avenue to enable multinational corporations to give their employees a stake in their success...
Liechtenstein
Bergt & Partner AG
The landscape of banking law, particularly within the context of Regulation EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms or the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR)...
Bergt & Partner AG
The realm of digital finance and its fast-paced developments have been remarkable over the past years. A particular aspect of note has been the rise of cryptocurrencies and their interaction...
Malta
DF Advocates
The Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA') has, on the 18 September 2023, issued a draft version of the updated Chapter 3 of the Virtual Financial Assets Rulebook for consultation (the ‘Consultation Document').
Finance Malta
On the 7th of December 2023, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a circular advising VFASPs that the new version of Chapter 3 of the VFA Rulebook...
KPMG Malta
In reaching an authorisation decision, the Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") will delve into various aspects of the Applicant, inter alia, its...
KPMG Malta
The evolving regulatory landscape for credit institutions may lead to an increased challenge to keep up with such changes and ensuring compliance in view of uncertainty arising from new regulations.
Philippines
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
On February 7, 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippine Central Bank, issued BSP Circular No. 1166, series of 2023, entitled "Amendments to the Regulations on Electronic Money (E-money)...
United Arab Emirates
Crowe
Remittances serve as symbols of hope and opportunities, extending beyond financial transactions to play a transformative role in regions like rural India, Mexico, and the UAE.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In the dynamic world of finance, where businesses seek expert guidance on budgeting, debt management, and fundraising, financial advisors play an essential role.
KARM Legal Consultants
Buy-Now-Pay-Later ("BNPL") services have surged in popularity but face issues like unfair lending practises, disproportionate fees and poor complaint-handling processes.
KARM Legal Consultants
Non-bank led payment services have become ubiquitous. E-wallets denoted by different terms in different countries, are becoming popular in many jurisdictions.
European Union
Michael Kyprianou Law Firm
The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) was approved by all EU member states last May and it is expected to be in full effect by the end of 2024...
Finance Malta
The new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which will establish the first harmonised regime for crypto-assets across the EU, entered into force in June 2023.
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