Harneys is a full-service offshore law firm offering expert legal advice on the laws of jurisdictions including the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, and more. Established in 1960, the firm has grown to 11 global locations with over 180 lawyers, serving top law firms, financial institutions, investment funds, and high-net-worth individuals. Harneys provides comprehensive legal support across transactional, contentious, and private client matters, often in collaboration with Harneys Fiduciary, which delivers corporate and wealth management services. Known for its role in shaping offshore jurisprudence, the firm also advises on legislative developments and excels in handling complex cross-border transactions and disputes.
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...
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 institutions and when submitting details to the
FIA about the proposed appointments of an MLRO, current or past
MLROs.
The FIA also expects this form to be used when notify that an
individual has been designated to act as an alternative to the
permanent MLRO. Such individual would then be responsible for
assuming MLRO duties when the permanent MLRO is unavailable or
absent.
The updated MLRO notification form can be accessed here.
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