Author: Zekai Xu
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Bermuda Companies Act Update
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Prohibition of Bearer Shares, Removal of Nominee Directors, and Enhanced Record-Keeping on Discontinuance Bermuda has introduced further reforms to strengthen corporate governance and align with international transparency standards. The Companies (Prohibition of Bearer Shares and Nominee Directors) Amendment Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 10 December 2025 and is now in force. The Act amends…
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Cayman Islands: CIMA Fee Adjustments for Mutual and Private Funds Effective 1 January 2026
The Cayman Islands Government has implemented changes to the annual fee structure for investment funds regulated under the Mutual Funds Act (2025 Revision) and Private Funds Act (2025 Revision). These adjustments are effective 1 January 2026. Old Structure (2025) New Structure (from 2026) By consolidating the annual return fee into the annual fund fee, the…
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Cayman Islands CRS Returns: New Deadlines and Compliance Obligations
The Cayman Islands Government published the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Common Reporting Standard) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 in the Legislation Gazette on 27 November 2025, introducing significant changes to the timing and obligations of CRS filings. These amendments take effect from 1 January 2026, aligning Cayman with the OECD’s updated CRS 2.0 and the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Filing Deadlines…
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Marbury joins Ascentium to lead fund administration expansion, investing in enhanced client experience
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Hong Kong, 11 December 2025 — Marbury, a Hong Kong‑based corporate advisory and fund administration services provider, is pleased to announce that it has joined Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore. This strategic move strengthens Ascentium’s position as Asia Pacific’s most comprehensive provider of fund and corporate services, marking a significant…
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Upcoming Jurisdiction Filing Deadlines
Our summary of upcoming filing deadlines across the jurisdictions that Marbury services.
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The Hong Kong Company Chop: Practical Use and Marbury’s Approach
What is a Company Chop? In Hong Kong, the company chop—also known as a company seal or stamp—remains a common feature of corporate life. While no longer legally required under the Companies Ordinance, it is widely used to signify company authorisation on contracts, resolutions, and other formal documents. For companies operating across jurisdictions, particularly those…
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CIMA One‑Time Amnesty for Non‑Compliant Directors
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has announced a one‑time amnesty scheme for directors who have failed to comply with registration or licensing obligations under the Directors Registration and Licensing Act (Revised)(DRLL). The amnesty, running from 16 September to 15 October 2025, provides an opportunity for non‑compliant directors to regularise their status without facing the usual penalties, provided…
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CIMA Director Registration Renewals and Cancellations – Key Steps and Deadlines
As the year-end approaches, directors of Cayman Islands “covered entities” should be mindful of their obligations under the Directors Registration and Licensing Act (Revised) (DRLA) to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary fees. A “covered entity” generally includes mutual funds and managers regulated under the Securities Investment Business Act (SIBA). Directors of such entities must be registered with the Cayman…
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British Virgin Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime Update: Registration Amendments, Legitimate Interest Access and Transparency Safeguards
Background The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has introduced significant updates to its beneficial ownership regime through amendments to the BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations), which came into effect on 2 January 2025. These changes reflect the jurisdiction’s ongoing commitment to international standards on corporate transparency, anti-money laundering (AML),…
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Reminder: BVI Annual Financial Return Deadlines for FYE December 2024 – September 2025
Entities are reminded of their obligation to file their BVI Annual Financial Return (AFR) within nine months of the financial year end. Please see the below table of key AFR dates for the most common financial year periods and the applicable due and filing deadlines commencing financial year end (FYE) 31 December 2024. Our original…