About the Regulatory Blog and our contributors
The Regulatory Blog is an informal and up to date news and information service of key regulatory developments in our jurisdictions: the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Anguilla, Bermuda, Cyprus, and Luxembourg. We intend to include the latest financial services, anti-money laundering, sanctions and related developments within our remit.
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Expert Review – New rule on corporate governance for regulated entities in the Cayman Islands in force from 14 October 2023
In this episode, Global Head of Regulatory & Tax Aki Corsoni-Husain introduces Counsel, Thomas Dugdale, accompanied by guest expert, Lynden John from Waystone in the Cayman Islands. Together they answer some frequently asked questions about the new rule on corporate governance and statement of guidance issued by CIMA earlier this year.
17 Oct 2023
Expert Review – Oil and gas sanctions on Russia
In this episode, Global Head of Regulatory & Tax Aki Corsoni-Husain, and guest expert Ray-Shio Ho from Reed Smith in London explore the oil and gas sanctions currently in place on Russia following the war in the Ukraine in 2022.
05 Oct 2023
Expert Review – Decentralisation: Exploring its role in crypto and the impact of MiCA
In this episode, Global Head of Regulatory & Tax Aki Corsoni-Husain, introduces Counsel Marc Piano, accompanied by guest expert Brett Hillis from Reed Smith in London. Together, they examine the role of decentralisation, the relatively restrictive position the US has adopted on crypto, and explore whether Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) really is all it’s cracked up to be.
19 Sep 2023
Expert Review – Unravelling digital asset challenges: Examining the issues
In this episode, Global Head of Regulatory & Tax Practice Aki Corsoni-Husain, introduces Counsel Marc Piano, and guest expert Brett Hillis from Reed Smith in London. Together, they delve into the complex web of issues at the forefront of anyone exploring the digital asset industry.
30 Aug 2023
Expert Review - Sanctions on Russia: At 18 months following the invasion (part 2)
In this episode, Global Head of Regulatory & Tax Aki Corsoni-Husain and guest expert Rachel Barnes KC of Three Raymonds Building go into more detail about the state of play as of June 2023 regarding sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, with a specific focus on professional services in the trust sectors.
09 Aug 2023
Expert Review – Sanctions on Russia: At 18 months following the invasion
In this episode, Global Head of Regulatory & Tax Aki Corsoni-Husain and guest expert Rachel Barnes KC of Three Raymonds Building provide and overview on the state of play as of June 2023 regarding sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine.
22 Jun 2023
ESMA issued risk analysis on crypto-assets and the risks for financial stability
On 3 October 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), published the second Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities Report of 2022. The Russian war on Ukraine against a backdrop of already-increasing inflation has impacted the risk environment of EU financial markets, with overall risks to ESMA’s remit remaining at its highest level.
09 Jan 2023
Expert Review – India and offshore - when things go wrong (part 2)
In this episode, Head of Regulatory Aki Corsoni-Husain and guest expert Mythily Katsaris of Fladgate LLP look at the complex relationship between India and offshore jurisdictions, including the British Virgin Islands. Together they discuss when things go wrong, in other words when stakeholders are faced with investigations or enquiries from competent authorities based locally or overseas and understanding what rights and obligations may be. This is part two of our two-part podcast within Expert Review looking at India.
07 Dec 2022
Expert Review – India, Cyprus, and offshore – setting things up (part 1)
In this episode, Head of Regulatory Aki Corsoni-Husain introduces Associate Kartik Sharma, and guest expert Ravi S. Raghavan of Majmudar & Partners. Together they discuss the complex relationship between India, Cyprus, and the offshore jurisdictions focussing on considerations that all stakeholders should bear in mind when setting structures up. This is part one of a two-part podcast within Expert Review looking at India.
08 Nov 2022