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Focus on Guernsey - a general overview for fund managers
This article discusses Guernsey as a fund domicile and in particular, its growing relationship with the Middle East and North Africa region and the products based there. Amongst the areas covered are the type of funds attracted to Guernsey and what Guernsey is doing to attract MENA fund managers.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
FATCA rules ok? The implications for financial institutions in the Channel Islands
From 1 January 2013, the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act will require foreign financial institutions to enter into an agreement with the US Internal Revenue Service to send certain information on their US account holders. This briefing outlines in detail the impact of the new rules.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Court of Appeal judgment could lead to a new investigatory role for banks in Guernsey
The decision of the Court of Appeal in the matter of The Chief Officer Customs & Excise, Immigration and Nationality Service v Garnet Investments Limited could have wide ramifications for the banking industry and those regularly subject to the reporting regimes under Guernsey law.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 16 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
A guide to Sharia compliant foundations and trusts in the Channel Islands
A foundation or a trust can be modified to form an important part of a client's lifetime tax planning strategy. Collas Crill look in detail at succession under Sharia law, the benefits of a Sharia compliant foundation or trust, and ensuring that the foundation or trust is Sharia compliant.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 27 February 2012 | Practice Area: Private Client
Picture perfect? Guernsey's innovative new image rights
The long-awaited Image Rights legislation in Guernsey has now been made available for consultation until 7 March 2012. Collas Crill outline how the IR Ordinance establishes a new form of intellectual property, previously unrecognised in a registrable form anywhere else in the world.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 23 February 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Guernsey Royal Court appoints Joint Administrators to Propinvest Group Limited
The Guernsey Royal Court has delivered its first judgment on a contested company administration application since the introduction of the Companies Law 2008. The decision provides useful guidance on the factors the court will consider in exercising its discretion to make an administration order.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 21 December 2011 | Practice Area: Company Administration
Overseas Restraint Orders in Guernsey have no extra-territorial effect
The Royal Court of Guernsey has ruled that restraint orders obtained in Guernsey on requests from foreign authorities can only apply to assets located in the Bailiwick. Mourant Ozannes take an in-depth look at King v HM Procureur and outline the Court's findings on extraterritorial effect.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 15 December 2011 | Practice Area: Domicile and residence
Guernsey's innovative new image rights legislation
The Guernsey government has recently approved the introduction of specific legislation to allow celebrities and media personalities to register and protect their identity in Guernsey. The proposed legislation will make Guernsey the first jurisdiction in the world to offer a registered image right.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 11 November 2011 | Practice Area: Copyright
Channel Islands funds update – October 2011
The monthly newsletter from Collas Crill collates the latest stories from the Channel Islands' funds sector. Amongst the featured items this month are proposed legislation in relation to Heavily Indebted Poor Countries, the success of Channel Islands Shariah funds and Social Investment Funds.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 26 October 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
Prescribing good practice: Guernsey finance sector subject to new governance standards
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has issued a new Code of Corporate Governance against which shareholders, boards and the Commission can better assess the degree of governance exercised over certain companies in Guernsey's finance sector.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 13 October 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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