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  • British Virgin Islands

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  • Matthew Gilbert
  • British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) to Implement CRS 2.0 from 1 January 2026, CARF Targeted for 2028

The BVI International Tax Authority has confirmed that the BVI will, with effect from 1 January 2026, implement the OECD’s updated Common Reporting Standard, known as CRS 2.0. Financial Institutions will be required to collect the expanded set of information throughout 2026 and submit CRS reports according to the new requirements by May 2027. Read more →
  • Christopher Capewell, Daniel Moore
  • Ireland

Central Bank Innovation in Payments Sandbox

The Central Bank of Ireland has opened its Innovation Sandbox in Payments. This programme aims to support the design and testing of solutions that improve access, security, fraud controls, resilience, and efficiency in the payments space. Participants benefit from workshops, clinics, tailored feedback, and early regulatory insight. The Sandbox is open to applicants in Ireland and abroad. Applications close 10 November 2025. Read more →
  • Fiona McGreal, Lorna Smith
  • Cayman Islands

Cayman’s International Insurance Sector Sees Q3 Licence Growth

Cayman’s international insurance market expanded in Q3 with 11 new licences, bringing year-to-date approvals to 32 new licences. CIMA now licenses 719 Class B, C, and D companies with about US$51bn in premiums and US$173bn in assets. Nineteen applications are pending and a further five licensees have been approved in principle, underscoring continued confidence and growth. Read more →
  • John Dykstra
  • Ireland
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  • Luxembourg

EU Data Act’s Unfair Terms Rules

The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) introduces a new, horizontal regime governing unfair terms in business-to-business contracts that address the use of data. This regime applies across sectors and contract types, even where data is not the principal subject of the agreement. It requires organisations to review and adapt standard terms, templates and legacy agreements to ensure compliance and preserve enforceability of key provisions. Read more →
  • Claire Morrissey, Sarah Lydon
  • Cayman Islands

Cayman FSPs: Prepare Now for the FATF Fifth Round Review

With the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) onsite for the FATF Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation slated for late 2027, Cayman financial service providers (“FSPs”) should prioritise immediate, demonstrable effectiveness across AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions controls. The Fifth Round raises the bar: regulators will look beyond policies to evidence of outcomes. FSPs should act now. Read more →
  • Christopher Capewell, Patrick Head
  • Ireland
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  • Luxembourg

ESMA Final Report – UCITS Eligible Assets Update

ESMA’s final UCITS assets report proposes mandatory look Read more →
  • Lorna Smith, Philip Keegan, Stephen Carty
  • British Virgin Islands

BVI Remains on Annex II of EU Tax List

Following meetings in Brussels on Friday, the EU Council confirmed that BVI remains on Annex II of the EU tax list, as a cooperative jurisdiction implementing good tax governance principles. Read more →
  • Christopher Capewell, Matthew Gilbert
  • Jersey

Proposed Improvements to Jersey’s Sound Business Practice Policy

The Government of Jersey is sponsoring a wide-ranging programme aimed at enhancing Jersey’s financial services offering. A key step in this programme relates to the proposed simplification of the Sound Business Practice Policy (the “SBPP”), a regulatory policy which impacts all new Jersey incorporations. Read more →
  • Antonia Ament, Mark Crichton

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