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CIMA’s new AML and sanctions Rules introduce enhanced compliance requirements for Cayman Islands regulated entities, including private funds and mutual funds. This guide summarises the key obligations, compliance considerations and action items for CIMA registered funds ahead of the 18 September 2026 implementation date.

On 1 July 2026, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) Registry struck off and dissolved entities that failed to meet the Beneficial Ownership and statutory register filing requirements due 1 January 2026

High-net-worth individuals and family offices are increasingly turning to Maltese personal investment companies to consolidate diverse portfolios spanning traditional assets, real estate, and digital holdings. This article explores how Malta's EU membership, extensive tax treaty network, and robust legal framework make it an attractive jurisdiction for structuring private wealth through corporate vehicles that offer enhanced governance, tax optimization, and simplified administration.

India's Reserve Bank has fundamentally restructured how cross-border guarantees are regulated under FEMA, shifting from transaction-specific permissions to a principles-based framework that tracks guarantees throughout their entire lifecycle.