Paper Trail: How the ‘Panama Papers’ data leak tracks back to Idaho
By Zach Hagadone From Boise Weekly Among dozens of entries, there is one big Gem State name in the files No one was supposed to know the financial details held by Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. Run by two lawyers—one…
Cayman Islands extends 2016 deadlines for FATCA reporting and notification
From Simmons & Simmons elixica The Cayman Islands is extending the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting and notification deadlines for 2016. Submitted 13 April 2016 Applicable Law UK, USA, Cayman Islands Topic Tax Asset Management Investment Bank Regulatory…
Britain swamped by hidden anti-EU messages in the Express
From Anorak The Daily Express says the “EU wants to control your pension”. Happily, like you, my pension is in the Cayman Islands, which is not in the EU – yet. But it does sound sinister. Talk of the EU…
Malta: MFSA Chairman denies minister’s claims, says he has no Cayman companies or funds
From Independent mt Malta Financial Services Authority Chairman Joe Bannister has denied claims by Education Minister Evarist Bartolo, who claimed yesterday that he (Mr Bannister) “is directly involved with a company in the Cayman Islands, which is also considered as…
OPINION: The case for offshore
By Richard Hay Eye-popping revelations in the Panama Papers have fanned concerns that the so-called “tax havens” lie at the centre of a giant web of criminal conduct. Some, including UK Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn, have demanded that…
Caribbean Journal’s 10 Best Airports in the Caribbean – 2016 [Cayman Brac makes list]
From Caribbean Journal These days, flying can be so stressful and soul-destroying that by the time you’ve navigated check-in, security and all the chaos of the concourse you’re desperate for a vacation – even if you didn’t need one before….
Caribbean Posh Magazine establishes the region’s Premier Women’s Empowerment event
2016 Power Brunch: BVI Sets Precedent for First Event of Its Kind in The Caribbean Caribbean POSH Magazine recently wrapped thevery successful premier edition of the Caribbean POSHGirl POWER Brunch: BVI earlier this month which was held on Scrub Island,…
Led Zeppelin wants drug and alcohol evidence barred at ‘Stairway’ trial
By Amanda Bronstad, From The National Law Journal Rock legends Jimmy Page and Robert Plant are poised to appear at trial next month in a copyright fight over Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” but they want evidence about alleged past escapades…
US: D.C. Circuit poised to disrupt consumer protection bureau power structure
By Zoe Tillman, From The National Law Journal A federal appeals panel in Washington on Tuesday appeared ready to disrupt the organizational structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which vests power in the hands of a single director. During…
Victims of George Theodore’s ponzi scheme to get money back
From Caribbean national Weekly Ponzi scheme victims face deadline to recover some losses Local victims of the George Theodule ponzi scheme can now get some relief, following the approval of a 5 million dollar fund. Court-ordered receiver Jonathan E. Perlman…