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British Virgin Islands Added To The FATF's AML Grey List

On 13 June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been added to its Grey List of jurisdictions "under increased monitoring".

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Appleby

Don't Stick Your Head In The Sand: Strict Sanctions For Breach Of Freezing Injunctions

In the recent case of SIA Investment Industry v Pardus Wealth Ltd, the English Commercial Court ruled on the appropriate sanction to be imposed on an individual respondent...

British Virgin Islands International

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Harneys

Navigating Sanctions And Payment Commitments: Key Lessons From Celestial Aviation V UniCredit In The English Court Of Appeal

In June 2024, the English Court of Appeal's judgment in Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v UniCredit Bank AG (London Branch) [2024] EWCA Civ 628 overturned a High Court ruling that raised concerns over the obligations...

British Virgin Islands International

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Harneys

Bermuda's Call To Action: Strengthening Financial Systems Against High-Risk Jurisdictions

On 2 December 2024, the Bermuda Ministry of Justice issued AML-ATF Ministerial Advisory 3/2024, emphasising the need for vigilance against money laundering and terrorist financing risks in specific jurisdictions.

British Virgin Islands Compliance

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Harneys

Commission Updates FAQs On EU Sanctions Compliance By Non-EU Entities: The "Best Efforts" Obligation Under The EU Regulation 833/2014

European Union International

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Harneys

Sanctions Update: Insights Into The Virgin Islands General Licence No. 7, 2024

British Virgin Islands International

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Maples Group

Schemes Of Arrangement – Any Interest?

British Virgin Islands International

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Walkers

The BVI Court Dismisses Alfa Bank's Second Injunction Application: No Second Bite At The Cherry

British Virgin Islands International

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Harneys

European Commission Updates Its FAQs On Sanctions Against Russia And Belarus

European Union International

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Harneys

EU Implements Sanctions Framework Against Financiers Of Hamas And Palestinian Islamic Jihad

European Union International

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Harneys

EU Council Regulates Handling Of Immobilised Russian Assets

European Union Commercial

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Harneys

Sanctions Against Russia Pose Tricky Questions For The BVI Judiciary

British Virgin Islands International

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Conyers

UK Russian Sanctions Regime And BVI Contentious Proceedings: A Series

British Virgin Islands International

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Conyers

Update On Russian Sanctions In The BVI

British Virgin Islands International

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Maples Group

Guide: BVI Approved Managers

British Virgin Islands Strategy

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Conyers

British Virgin Islands Investment Funds - Autumn 2025 Update

British Virgin Islands Finance

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Carey Olsen

Venture Capital Comparative Guide

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Conyers

BVI Beneficial Ownership Reporting Reminder: Key Filings, Updates And Exemptions

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Eastern Caribbean Court Of Appeal Delivers Key Ruling Concerning Directors' Duties And Creditor Protection In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Insolvency

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Carey Olsen

Russian Sanctions Regime: Court Issues Further Guidance To Legal Practitioners

In a judgment published by the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Commercial Court this week, the Honourable Mr Justice Jack has issued fresh guidance on the circumstances...

Worldwide International

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Maples Group

EU Annex II Update - Bermuda & BVI

On 24 February 2022 the European Council confirmed that ten countries, including Bermuda and the BVI, will be included in Annex II of its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (sometimes referred to as the EU Tax Grey List).

European Union International

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Walkers

British Virgin Islands Customs Duty Exemption Period To Expire On March 31, 2018

The BVI Government announced this week that the Customs Duty exemption period will expire on March 31, 2018.

British Virgin Islands International

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Harneys

Commercial Aviation Finance In The British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") is becoming an increasingly popular jurisdiction for aviation finance not only in the private and corporate jet sectors, but also in the commercial aircraft sector.

British Virgin Islands Transport

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Conyers

Russia Sanctions And The Use Of EU-Based Holding Companies And SPVs

European Union Finance

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Harneys

Importation Of Yachts Into The BVI

British Virgin Islands International

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Harneys

BVI Continues Updates On Iran Sanctions Legislation To Comply With JCPOA

British Virgin Islands Wealth Mgt

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Harneys

Repealing Of The Iran Direction In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Wealth Mgt

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Harneys

Iranian Sanctions Relief In The UK Overseas Territories: An Update For Bermuda, BVI And Cayman

Worldwide International

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Harneys

Iran's Implementation Day Arrives And Harneys Is In The Thick Of It

Worldwide International

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Harneys

Framework Agreement Reached Over Iran’s Nuclear Programme

Worldwide International

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Harneys

Sanctions: European Union Significantly Toughens Its Stance Towards Russia

European Union International

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Harneys

EU Implements New Sanctions On Ukraine And Russia

European Union International

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Harneys

EU, US Add New Names To Ukraine Sanctions List

Worldwide International

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Harneys

Framework Agreement Reached Over Iran’s Nuclear Programme

On 2 April the P5+1, the European Union and Iran agreed to a framework for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.

Worldwide International

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Harneys

Sanctions: European Union Significantly Toughens Its Stance Towards Russia

The EU is implementing a number of new restrictive measures on Russia in response to its perceived on-going actions in destabilising eastern Ukraine.

European Union International

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Harneys

EU Implements New Sanctions On Ukraine And Russia

As the crisis over Ukrainian sovereignty has deepened, the EU has sought to increase punitive measures on rebel groups within Ukraine and targets within Russia.

European Union International

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Harneys

EU, US Add New Names To Ukraine Sanctions List

In legislative developments that took place simultaneously, both the EU and United States acted to expand the list of persons subject to economic sanctions.

Worldwide International

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Harneys

Impact Of Sanctions In Ukraine And Russia Under The Laws Of Cyprus, The BVI And The Cayman Islands

British Virgin Islands International

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Harneys

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