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Upcoming Changes to Cayman / BVI Sanctions Regulations

The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has today given industry advance notice of forthcoming changes to the various UK sanctions regulations, which also have effect in Overseas Territories such as the Cayman Islands and the BVI. The changes will come into effect on 12 May 2026. Read more →
  • Adam Huckle, Sam Short
  • British Virgin Islands

CRS 2.0 IN EFFECT IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

On 5 March 2026, the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) (Amendment) (No 2.) Act 2026 was published in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) Gazette. This Act amends the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act (As Revised), to give effect to the amended Common Reporting Standard (also known as “CRS 2.0”). Read more →
  • Ayana Hull, Ellen O'Brien
  • Ireland

The Central Bank’s 2026 Regulatory & Supervisory Outlook: What Irish Fund Managers Need to Know

The Central Bank of Ireland has set out its supervisory agenda for 2026, with governance, delegation, operational resilience, asset valuation and ESG compliance among the key focus areas for Irish fund managers. Read more →
  • Lorna Smith, Philip Keegan, Stephen Carty
  • British Virgin Islands

BVI Beneficial Ownership: Legitimate Interest Access now fully operational

The Government of the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) confirmed yesterday that the long-anticipated legitimate interest access (“LIA”) system for beneficial ownership (“BO”) information is now in force. Effective 1 April 2026, the LIA system introduces a structured mechanism through which third parties may apply for access to BO information held within the BVI’s systems. Read more →
  • Ayana Hull, Christopher Capewell
  • Ireland

In Focus: CASP Authorisation and Competency Requirements

ESMA’s latest guidance sets a high bar for firms seeking CASP authorisation under MiCAR. From governance and substance requirements to staff competence standards, the expectations are clear and demanding. Read the key takeaways from ESMA’s Supervisory Briefing and Competence Guidelines and what they mean for firms preparing applications for authorisation. Read more →
  • Fiona McGreal, Lorna Smith
  • Jersey

Changes to Jersey’s Control of Borrowing Regime

Since the 1950s, the raising of money, issuance of securities and circulation of prospectuses in or from Jersey has been regulated by the island’s Control of Borrowing regime (the “COBO Regime”) which requires, in various circumstances, the issuance of a consent by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (a “COBO consent”). Read more →
  • Mark Crichton, Mark Slater
  • British Virgin Islands

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  • Ayana Hull
  • Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Launches Tokenised Funds Framework

The Cayman Islands has introduced a landmark regulatory framework for tokenised funds through three amendment Acts commencing 24 March 2026 — covering mutual funds, private funds, and virtual asset service providers. The framework establishes clear definitions, disclosure requirements, and CIMA oversight for funds whose interests are represented by digital tokens on distributed ledger technology. Read more →
  • Patrick Head
  • Cayman Islands

Registration Deadline Extended Under CARF

On 25 March 2026, the Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation (“DITC”) issued an Industry Advisory announcing an important deadline extension for Cayman Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers (“RCASPs”) required to register under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (“CARF”). Read more →
  • Christopher Capewell, Patrick Head

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