Using **artificial intelligence** is gaining popularity in developed economies as a tool to **prevent market abuse.** Last week, global market players - **Japan Exchange regulation (JPX-R)** and **Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE)**, went public about adding **AI Solutions** to market supervision tools. In this case, usage of AI implies creating and developing surveillance systems for the trad...
Path: BlogMany countries that support **international business** had started to implement **blockchain regulations** during the last months. **Malta** is next in the line according to the plans announced at the **Dubai Blockchain Conference**. Which industries will the new regulations cover? Not only blockchain but also **AI** (artificial intelligence) and **IoT** (internet of things). Technologies are...
Path: Blog... List of available banks include Westpac, Pacific Private Bank, ANZ and National Bank of Vanuatu. These facilities are considered very stable and reliable among offshore business founders. Next argument to form an offshore company in Vanuatu is tax regulations. It is important to mention that there is no capital gain tax, income tax and withholding tax. International companies are exempt from ...
Path: Blog... *"It's still up in the air if people want to do a number of thing on the blockchain. We're still figuring out what needs one and what doesn't. But It's clear they want to trade, and they want to play games."* She also expressed concerns about regulations in crypto sphere, as she is convinced that this is the only fact that can significantly affect the subsequent development in this area. ...
Path: Blog...ighest loses were recorded in 2017. The governmental authorities stated that current level of fraud schemes, associated with cryptocurrencies, is alarming. Early this year, Consumer Affairs Victoria, a business unit of the Department of Justice & regulation, within the Victorian government, announced its concerns about Bitcoin scams. The above-mentioned regulator received reports of people bein...
Path: Blog...ney laundering and the financing of terrorism and its effectiveness. We truly believe in good quality of the Switzerland’s system for combating money laundering and terrorist financing and waiting for the full announcement and final version of the regulations.
Path: Blog... Approximately 21% of complaints came from people aged 70 years, while 20% fell on people aged 60 years, and 10% of these complaints were received from people in their 80s. As you can see, there are a lot of different methods in relation to legal regulation of trading and related activities. Stay with us to be on the top of the latest forex trends.
Path: Blog...ors and will avoid them. ** 3. Complying with industry requirements** Even if you have a professional domestic accountant, offshore accounting experts know their narrow scope of expertise like the back of their hand. Even the most complex tax regulations are easy for them and these skills will grant your business improved regulatory compliance. ** 4. Cheaper access to new technologies** ...
Path: Blog...suitable for large business being that company’s shares are usual available to the general public and the number of shareholders is at a minimum of 50 people. Given that these types of companies involve the general public, there are more rules and regulations that prevent operation and the misuse of public funds. • Public Company Limited by Guarantee: Contrary to a Public Limited Company an...
Path: Blog...he authority to reclassify an investment fund administrator’s license and entail inability to be engaged in respective licensed activities. Last by name, but not by value is the document that addresses important issues related to the government regulation of mandatory capital. The government’s position is that companies registered to advise on securities or to manage those without holding c...
Path: Blog... is a problem of particular interest due to growing number of Asian beneficial owners of BVI companies. **BVI House Asia**, financial services promotion agency, organized a seminar in Hong Kong to discuss and inform Asian entrepreneurs about newest regulations. Abovementioned regulations are mostly related to non-contentious probate and estate administration. In addition, **new register is ava...
Path: Blog...rtificial intelligence. Considering the way AI works, it is hard to control it and to understand where the problem itself lays. Despite of the fact that programmers and developers are mostly sure that this technology does not need special legal **regulation**, governmental authorities do not agree with this position. What are the most common problems when using AI and what will be outlined i...
Path: Blog...w bill, an additional four percent growth is anticipated for the industry. The Gaming Bill will increase flexibility and effectiveness of existing legislation and add more stability to it. Also, safety is one of the most important aspects of the new regulation. In gaming industry, keeping business transparent, legal and fair is a complicated task, but is beneficial for all participants of the indu...
Path: Blog...y pledged to cooperate and share information, experience and developing innovations in this sector. Official representative of The Gibraltar Financial Service Commission highlighted that **Gibraltar government was the first one to develop a legal regulation for the distributed ledger technology (DLT)**, which is the foundation of most Fintech projects. As of now authorities of both countries wi...
Path: Blog...This resolution was taken according to the countries mutual decision to work together during Brexit process. In addition, in the next two years, **Gibraltar and the UK pledged to work together on development and implementation of the newest legal regulations** of such business. This means that the mentioned above companies will have the most up-to-date legislation on information policy, transpa...
Path: Blog...mmon Reporting Standard (CRS) in regards to sharing all relevant information with the international tax authorities. In February 2018, the British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority issued a reminder for companies who are subject to this regulation that May 31st will be the deadline for all institutions to fill in the reports according to the abovementioned requirements. **The British ...
Path: Blog... absolutely legal. It is important to understand all pros and cons of investing offshore to form your company in the right way.* Main point of offshore investing is a favorable tax climate. Small countries are aware that low tax rates and favorable regulations for business will attract foreign capital. It is true and most offshore countries have significantly improved their economics after becomi...
Path: Blog...t is hard to ignore it now due to the fact that dozens of businesses in their activities use virtual technologies and, as a result, virtual currencies. **Gibraltar** is the jurisdiction that, along with the others, starts adding DLT to its scope of regulation. The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission is the main governmental body that deals with the financial services regulation. Virtual cu...
Path: BlogFebruary 16th became an important day for **European crypto-community**. **Switzerland** showed itself as a progressive jurisdiction and published guidelines regarding the **ICO regulation**. It was developed by The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Many Swiss startups has now decided to announce ICO as acceptable since it is easier than attracting investors as it was 5 - ...
Path: Blog...rities think of ICO as of a threat for a stable, classic economy. Nevertheless, The Bermuda Monetary Authority, does not plan to ban cryptocurrencies in the nearest future. They suppose that bringing virtual currency and operations to appropriate regulation is challenging. This is the reason why the Authority warns investors to watch out from any reckless actions. It is reasonable that before s...
Path: Blog... transactions is not an easy task. The **Monetary Authority of Singapore** chose quite a challenge by stating their obligation to control as the transactions are anonymous and there is no central clearing house established. However, as soon as these regulations will become common and effective, business safety in Singapore will grow even more. If you are planning to establish a company in Singa...
Path: BlogThe New Year has already brought the new regulations and rules in the international business world. We decided to start from the new rules in **Gibraltar**. The main financial regulator of this country, Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, announced new obligation for the companies using distributed ledger technology for storing or transferring values that belong to others. Currently, **...
Path: Blog... that the regulator is taking measures to restrict the access to some platforms, many of them still work normally. Regarding the fact that the government and financial authorities of China are very strict, sometimes entrepreneurs suffer from the new regulations and restrictions. Nevertheless, they already have the experience and are prepared for the unforeseen circumstances. According to the la...
Path: BlogWe have already informed our audience regarding the newest **Chinese tax regulations**, legal limitations and other **business rules**. It is notably complicated to take into account every small detail while establishing company in China, therefore, we have prepared the latest news about **broker activities** in China. Chinese legal entities have rights to perform their activities on the web ...
Path: Blog...ception to make some crucial agreements on the future deals. Gibraltar Fintech Offering is a plan that is to be implemented in the nearest future. On May 9, 2017, Gibraltar published a consultation paper, which consists of propositions about Fintech regulations. This is the first step to create special legal acts and start cooperation with other countries in this sector. Business in Gibraltar w...
Path: Blog...or crypto-enthusiasts. What is happening now and what are the perspectives? After the **Bitcoin exchanges ban**, the most valuable market players shut down and pushed China far back on the world’s Bitcoin community. Meanwhile, Japan implemented regulations that are much more favorable for traders and overtook the market with 44% part of the market share. Some analysts state that the Chinese b...
Path: Blog...ll numerous discussions whether it is profitable to use Blockchain in your business, or not. Financial companies, retail and even government authorities are using new instruments in their work.* At the same time, there are different approaches to regulations of **Blockchain companies** in the world. Some countries accept new ways and some do not. We are not aiming to explain how the **Blockchai...
Path: Blog...ng to choose an offshore jurisdiction because they do not know what to consider first when moving. We chose 6 things that will help our customers decide whether they need to do business offshore. 1. Legislation and legal opportunities. Business regulation laws in domestic country sometimes are strict and oppressive for business. This means that there is a need for company founders to choose m...
Path: Blog...ty protection. This charge differs from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and if you need to pay more than company earns – it is not reasonable. Legal part also plays a big role in company formation. Comfortable offshore climate often depends on local regulations. Most considered branches are: asset protection legislation, confidentiality conditions, international business functioning rules, investm...
Path: Blog...у, главным образом потому, что правовая основа криптовалют остается неясной для большинства потенциальных инвесторов. Although, there is no specific regulation, the FCA is of opinion that some Crypto Exchange setups may fall within the FCA’s regulatory boundaries depending on how they are structu...
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