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ESMA 2027 Work Programme: Key Deliverables Of Relevance To Fund Managers
ESMA has published its 2027 Annual Work Programme outlining key workstreams and deliverables for fund management companies and their delegates. The programme addresses integrated funds reporting, retail investment strategy, SFDR 2.0 revisions, and transaction reporting reforms that will shape the regulatory landscape for asset managers operating in Ireland and across the EU.
European Union Finance
DE
Dillon Eustace
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British Virgin Islands Digital Assets - October 2026 Update
The British Virgin Islands is advancing its position in the digital assets space through the implementation of CRS 2.0 and progress towards CARF, while single-asset, closed-ended vehicles are gaining traction for tokenised funds and blockchain projects. These regulatory developments and structural innovations are reshaping how crypto assets and real world asset tokenisation projects can be efficiently structured in this jurisdiction.
British Virgin Islands Finance
CO
Carey Olsen
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Vietnam Recognizes Cross-Border Payment Activities For Offshore Credit Institutions
Vietnam's State Bank has issued Circular 39, establishing a new regulatory framework that allows offshore credit institutions to conduct cross-border payment services through accounts held at Vietnam-based licensed banks. This development marks a significant shift from previous restrictions that limited non-resident account usage to their own transactions only. The new framework provides greater regulatory certainty for international banks, payment service providers, and fintech companies seeking to expand
Vietnam Finance
TG
Tilleke & Gibbins
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Guide: Cayman Fund, Investment Manager And Fintech Establishment
The Cayman Islands has emerged as a premier jurisdiction for digital asset funds, tokenised investment vehicles, and fintech ventures, offering regulatory clarity through frameworks like VASPA and SIBA. This comprehensive guide explores how entrepreneurs and fund managers can leverage Cayman's tax-neutral environment, flexible fund structures including segregated portfolio companies, and the Special Economic Zone to establish and scale digital asset businesses with legitimate offshore substance.
Cayman Islands Finance
SH
Stuarts Law
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