The BVI is a preferred international jurisdiction for fintech businesses as it is a well-established investment centre with a comprehensive, commercial virtual assets regime, which provides businesses with legal certainty....more
6/18/2025
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Blockchain ,
British Virgin Islands ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Electronic Transaction ,
FinTech ,
FSMA ,
Investment Funds ,
Jurisdiction ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
SIBA ,
Stablecoins
Active in the fintech landscape since 2017, the dedicated Walkers’ team are recognised as global leaders in this dynamic sector -
Fluent in six important jurisdictions of choice, we take a jurisdiction agnostic approach,...more
Update to the Cayman Islands beneficial ownership reporting regime -
Following industry consultation, the Beneficial Ownership Transparency Act ("BOTA") was gazetted on 15 December 2023 and commenced on 31 July 2024,...more
The RSOG builds upon and clarifies existing market conduct standards for TCSPs and Company Managers where the underlying requirements are generally the same but with some differences.
The RSOG implements market conduct...more
9/5/2024
/ Advertising ,
Business Assets ,
Cayman Islands ,
CIMA ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Corporate Management ,
Enforcement ,
Integrity Policies ,
Licenses ,
New Rules ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Trusts
Changes to the beneficial ownership regime took effect on 31 July 2024 and enforcement relating to the new requirements is suspended until early 2025.
Many entities that previously had few or no obligations will have to...more
8/6/2024
/ Beneficial Owner ,
Cayman Islands ,
CIMA ,
Enforcement ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Legal Entities ,
Licenses ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Limited Partnerships ,
Money Laundering ,
Non-Public Information ,
Penalties ,
Registered Investment Companies (RICs) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Special Purpose Vehicles ,
UK