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Ogier | British Virgin Islands | 1 Jun 2023
Forward-thinking British Virgin Islands welcomes VASPs
The implementation of new legislation relating to virtual assets in the British Virgin Islands earlier in 2023 provides evidence that this forward-thinking jurisdiction is welcoming service providers who have dealings in virtual assets (VASPs) and realise that, with the right anti-money laundering framework in place, there are many benefits to embracing VASPs. Once considered too risky, new......
Ogier | Cayman Islands | 1 Jun 2023
Snapshot: Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (2023 Revision) consolidates amendments
A revised version of the Cayman Islands Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AMLR) was recently published. This version consolidates three sets of prior amendments to the AMLR that were made further to their publication throughout 2020. This article recaps some of the key amendments that were made to the AMLR throughout the course of 2020 and that have now been consolidated in the 2023 revision.
Ogier | Jersey | 1 Jun 2023
Director disqualification – Jersey attorney general's guidance for directors
The Jersey attorney general has released welcome guidance relating to applications for director disqualifications under article 78 of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. While the guidance is beneficial and assists directors by setting out certain factors that may influence a disqualification action under the Companies Law, in practice the position for directors has not changed. The guidance......
Ogier | Guernsey | 1 Jun 2023
How does the GFSC gather information, and is it protected?
In order to discharge its functions effectively the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) requires a broad range of information, which often…
Ogier | Guernsey | 1 Jun 2023
Snapshot: being open and cooperative with the GFSC - what does it involve and why does it matter?
Registered firms will be aware that one of the Principles to which they are subjected under the Guernsey Financial Services Commission's (GFSC) Codes…
Ogier | Guernsey | 1 Jun 2023
Snapshot: overview of the GFSC's enforcement powers
While regulated firms are committed to ensuring that they comply with their legal and regulatory obligations, there is inevitably a risk that issues…
Ogier | Guernsey | 1 Jun 2023
Snapshot: the GFSC's decision-making process and challenging GFSC decisions
If a licensee or individual finds itself the subject of Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) action, it is important to understand the…
Ogier | Luxembourg | 31 May 2023
AED's updated AML/CFT Guide on obligations for RAIF
Luxembourg's Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority has issued an updated version of its Guide on professional obligations with regard to the…
