August 2017 Newsletter – Other Notable Changes- Part I
We continue with our review of the Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance 2017 (NBCO 2017) and the Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance 2017 (NLLCO 2017). The August and September editions of the newsletter will highlight some other notable changes under both Ordinances.
Read MoreJuly 2017 Newsletter – The Revised Ordinances
The Nevis Business Corporation Ordinance 2017 (NBCO 2017) and Nevis Limited Liability Company Ordinance 2017 (NLLCO 2017) were passed in the Nevis Island Assembly on the 20th day of July, 2017 and we are currently awaiting publication in the gazette.
Read MoreJune 2017 Newsletter – Guidelines for Independent Internal AML/CFT Audit
One of the areas assessed by the FSRC – Nevis Branch during an onsite inspection is whether or not a regulated entity has performed an independent internal audit (“audit”) to test and validate activities to mitigate against money laundering/financing of terrorism risks. This is done to determine if the regulated entity adequately reviews internal control procedures to ensure compliance with AML/CFT Laws and Regulations.
Read MoreMay 2017 Newsletter – Fitness & Propriety
The information herein is provided to assist regulated entities in applying the fit and proper test to relevant persons. A relevant person is defined in the AMLR as a person carrying on relevant business. Relevant business is defined as engaging by way of business in one or more of the businesses or transactions referred to in relation to a regulated person. A regulated person means any person carrying on a regulated business activity as defined under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
Read MoreApril 2017 Newsletter – Beneficial Ownership
The information herein is provided to assist regulated entities in meeting the requirement to perform customer due diligence on beneficial owners or controllers of entities.
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