Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2020

A bill to amend the Income Tax Act, Cap. 20.22

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Fourth Quarter 2020 Newsletter – An Introduction to the Corporate Registry Integrated Search System (CRISS)

The Nevis Island Administration and the FSRC – Nevis Branch also referred to as the Nevis Financial Services (Regulation and Supervision) Department) (“NFSD”) have taken the initiative to improve the quality and effectiveness of the Companies’ Registry.

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FSRC Nevis Monthly Statistical Bulletin – October 2020

The graph below provides important statistics on the monthly incorporation and registration activities of the Corporate Registry of the Nevis Financial Services (Regulation & Supervision) Department for the month of October, 2020.

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Re: FATF Public Statements – October 23, 2020

On October 23, 2020, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued a Public Statement highlighting the decision taken in Augusta 2, 2020 to institute a general pause in the review process for the list of high risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action.

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Re: FATF Public Statements – 21 February, 2020

On the 21st day of February, 2020, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues a Public Statement reaffirming the call on its members urging all jurisdictions to advise their financial institutions to give attention to business relationships and transactions in relation to the Democratic People’s…

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Re: FATF Public Statements – June 30, 2020

On June 30, 2020, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues a Public Statement highlighting the decision taken in April 2020 to institute a general pause in the review process for the list of high risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action.

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FSRC Nevis Monthly Statistical Bulletin – September 2020

The graph below provides important statistics on the monthly incorporation and registration activities of the Corporate Registry of the Nevis Financial Services (Regulation & Supervision) Department for the month of September, 2020.

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Third Quarter 2020 Newsletter – Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud – Red Flags

Tax evasion and tax fraud are growing concerns for financial markets all over the world. In 2012, the FATF revised its recommendations to include Tax Crimes (related to direct taxes and indirect taxes) in the list of predicate offences to money laundering.

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FSRC Nevis Monthly Statistical Bulletin – August 2020

The graph below provides important statistics on the monthly incorporation and registration activities of the Corporate Registry of the Nevis Financial Services (Regulation & Supervision) Department for the month of August, 2020.

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Second Quarter 2020 Newsletter – AML/CFT On-Site Examinations (Areas of Improvement)

The FSRC-Nevis Branch has been conducting on-site examinations to assess the extent to which regulated entities are operating in accordance with their obligations under the
relevant AML/CFT legislation e.g. the AntiMoney Laundering Regulations, 2011 (“AMLR”), the Anti-Terrorism (Prevention of Terrorism…

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Expression of interest – Judicial Manager

The Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) is seeking qualified persons to submit an Expression of Interest for appointment to the role of Judicial Manager. The individual should have significant experience in the areas of Accounting, Finance, and/or Insurance Business.

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Advisory Warning to the General Public – August 26, 2020

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) would like to draw the public’s attention to a Warning Notice issued by the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) dated 21 July…

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