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Structuring In A New World: Jurisdiction As Strategy
Jurisdictional choice has always mattered in fund structuring. What has changed is why it matters. In today’s more fragmented and uncertain economic environment, jurisdiction is no longer simply a technical or operational decision. It has become a core risk allocation choice. Fund managers are increasingly asking not only what works today but what will stand up in five years’ time, to investors, boards and regulators.
Jersey Finance
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Jersey Finance Limited
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Guernsey Included In UK And Gulf Free Trade Agreement
The United Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council have finalized a free trade agreement that includes Guernsey for goods and key financial services elements. This development strengthens the island's international trading position with the six-nation bloc comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for local businesses while deepening existing relationships across financial and professional services sectors.
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Guernsey Finance
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AML Playbook: EU Edition #1: The New EU AML/CTF Package
The European Union has fundamentally restructured its anti-money laundering framework through a comprehensive legislative package that replaces fragmented national implementations with directly applicable regulations. This transformation introduces a new EU-wide supervisory authority, expands the scope of regulated entities, and establishes harmonized customer due diligence requirements across all member states.
European Union Government
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A&O Shearman
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Capital Adequacy/BASEL

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Fund Management/ REITs

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Structuring In A New World: Jurisdiction As Strategy
Jurisdictional choice has always mattered in fund structuring. What has changed is why it matters. In today’s more fragmented and uncertain economic environment, jurisdiction is no longer simply a technical or operational decision. It has become a core risk allocation choice. Fund managers are increasingly asking not only what works today but what will stand up in five years’ time, to investors, boards and regulators.
Jersey Finance
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Jersey Finance Limited
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Finalised Guidance On Reformed Investment Manager Exemption Published
HMRC has published final guidance on the reformed UK investment manager exemption (IME), introducing significant changes that broaden its scope and remove the problematic 20% test. The updated guidance clarifies how the exemption applies to transparent funds and carried interest arrangements, providing crucial certainty for non-resident investors and UK asset managers navigating the country's tax regime.
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Travers Smith LLP
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Project Finance/PPP & PFI

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