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New BVI Insurance Code of Conduct to Take Effect July 2021

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Christopher Simpson, Corporate & Commercial, Property & Business
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Insurance Code of Conduct for BVI domestic insurers, insurance intermediaries, and loss adjusters to take effect July 6, 2021 The BVI Financial Services Commission recently announced the issuance of the Regulatory (Insurance Code of Conduct) Code, 2021 (Insurance Conduct Code)…
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BVI Approved Fund Managers and Their Ongoing Obligations

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folder_openArticles, Christopher Simpson, Corporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets
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The Approved Fund Manager regime in the British Virgin Islands, which has been in force since 2012, has found tremendous success with fund managers, globally. The regime is particularly attractive for start-ups, but also well suited for established small and…
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Recording a Trademark Assignment in the BVI

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Feroza Kartick, Intellectual Property
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A registered trademark in the British Virgin Islands is transmissible in the same way as other personal or moveable property. Transmission can be completed by assignment, testamentary disposition, or operation of law. When a trademark is assigned, the owner’s right,…
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INTO THE SANDBOX: FINTECH INNOVATION IN THE BVI

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets, Kerry Anderson
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BVI Launches Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech Sector On August 31, 2020, the Financial Services (Fintech Regulatory Sandbox) Regulations 2020 came into force, significantly enhancing the British Virgin Islands regulatory framework and providing room for innovation in the fintech sector. The…
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The Five Things Funds Managers Should Be Doing Now

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets, Kerry Anderson
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THESE ARE TRYING TIMES. Social and economic systems on national and international levels have been disrupted to an unprecedented degree, while political and legal uncertainty also lurk. Not unlike other businesses, funds are considering what steps to take to maintain some…
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Redomiciling to the BVI: A wise choice for many companies in the COVID-19 era

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Christopher Simpson, Corporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets
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Companies often consider “what if” they could transfer to another jurisdiction based on what is currently happening in their jurisdiction, or simply to take advantage of the regime and benefits offered by another jurisdiction. This era of COVID-19 is unprecedented…
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O’Neal Webster Advises on JPY 3.8 Billion British Virgin Islands Plan of Arrangement

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Banking & Finance, Christopher Simpson, Nadine Whyte, News
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O’Neal Webster has advised on a JPY 3.8 billion British Virgin Islands plan of arrangement which was recently approved by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands) on April 6, 2020. Articles of arrangement were subsequently filed with the…
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Important notice for all BVI institutions reporting under FATCA or CRS

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openCorporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets, Kerry Anderson, News
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The BVI ITA has announced that it will be extending the enrollment and filing dates for both FATCA and CRS reporting under the BVIFARS. The new dates for FATCA will be July 31, 2020 for enrollment and  August 31, 2020 for filing. For…
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Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Adopts Measures for Alternative Effect Of Service On BVI Business Companies

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Asha Johnson-Willins, Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Investment Funds, Regulatory & Digital Assets, News, Property & Business
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Prior to the impact of COVID-19, effect of service of a claim form or other document on a BVI Business Company was attained by the physical delivery of service at the company’s registered office or registered agent’s office.  On 23…
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What BVI Employers Need to Know and Do in the Present COVID-19 Business Environment

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O'Neal Webster
folder_openArticles, Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial, Jenelle Archer, Property & Business
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Over the past few weeks, British Virgin Island authorities and the business community have been actively monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 disease. With the surge of reported cases around the world, and now in the Caribbean, all major stakeholders in…
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