Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets

Articles and news related to investment funds & regulatory practice in the BVI.

BVI Positioning for International, Direct Investment

A One Stop Shop Solution for Investors The BVI is already the world’s leading jurisdiction for company incorporations, home to over 350,000 registered international business companies (IBCs) that carry on businesses as diverse as green technology, mobile device cases, Styrofoam…
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Cryptocurrency: Issues for Hedge Fund and Investment Professionals

Many investors have cryptocurrency on the brain, but how are hedge fund and investment professionals viewing this trend? Learn from an experienced panel of professionals as they discuss financial transactions, regulated environments, and issues specific to investment structures in this…
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Legal and Economic Significance of Offshore Finance in the British Virgin Islands

International financial records recently stolen from two offshore services firms and 19 corporate registries maintained by governments were leaked to journalists and their details subsequently published around the world. But beyond the hype, however, we find no intelligent inferences of…
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BVI Capital Economics Study and History of International Trade Vindicates Offshore Centre

International Trade The history of trade can be traced back for thousands of years, from the early days of bartering to the introduction of money, and now, modern, complex trade and finance arrangements between individuals, countries, and international trade groups.…
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Investment Fund Managers “Brexit” to the BVI

In the post-recession economy, investment managers are looking for increased flexibility and ways to maximise investor returns by minimising set up costs, government fees, and other related functionary and advisory costs. That is why many are now “Brexiting” to the…
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Onshore vs Offshore – is there really a battle?

Over the past few months the issue of offshore jurisdictions and the role they play in the global economy has come under extreme scrutiny, especially from onshore governments seeking to increase tax revenues. The recent Panama Papers Leak has only…
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O’Neal Webster Earns Top Legal Adviser Status in Chambers Global for Corporate & Finance and Dispute Resolution

March 18, 2016 – TORTOLA – Once again, Chambers Global has recognized O’Neal Webster’s Corporate & Finance and Dispute Resolution practices in its 2016 edition. Also honored for their individual work were partners Vanessa King, Corporate & Finance and Trusts…
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Why more investment fund managers are turning to the BVI

Investment funds are a significant part of the global capital markets industry. Onshore jurisdictions play an unrivalled role, but increasingly offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) feature in the structures used by onshore investment managers to cater…
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Why You Should Choose the BVI For Your Fund – BVI Finance – Asian Special Edition (October 2012)

By Kerry Anderson It is estimated that there are more than 450,000 active companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and that more than half of those companies are used in China, Hong Kong and other parts of Asia.…
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