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The BVI Approved Manager Regime: A Cost-Effective Solution for Emerging Fund Managers
In an era of increasing regulatory complexity and escalating compliance costs, fund managers seeking a jurisdiction that offers flexibility without compromising credibility may find the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Approved Manager regime to be an ideal solution. Recognised by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC), this light-touch framework provides emerging managers with an efficient and…
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Cayman Foundation Companies
Since introducing the Foundation legislation in 2017, Cayman Island Foundations have become a useful structuring vehicle for diverse commercial and personal purposes. On the commercial side as a legal wrapper, the vehicle has been popular as part of a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO), due to its unique properties: These features are available for wealth structures…
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Immigration (Amendment) Regulation 2025: New Application Fees and Increases for Talent and Capital Investor Admission Schemes
As part of the 2025-26 Budget, the Hong Kong Government has introduced significant changes to the immigration fee structure. Effective from 26 February 2025, the Immigration (Amendment) Regulation 2025 establishes new application fees under various admission schemes designed to attract talent and capital investors. These revisions align with the “user pays” principle to ensure administrative…