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The financial services industry amid the stormy seas: the way forward

Covering a broad range of service offerings — from insurance, wealth management and advisory to hedge funds and digital currencies — the financial services industry has seen different trends and challenges.

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CSSF updates FAQs on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg has updated the SFDR FAQ to provide clarity to the investment fund industry on aspects of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR).

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The emerging VC and PE investment in Africa

The African financial sector has been active in the last 25 years; and thanks to digitalisation in the more recent years, emerging financial institution startups in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Madacasgar have been enjoying a smoother access to the global financial market.

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Bolder Group commences operations in Ireland with three senior members  

Bolder Group expands its global footprint by increasing its presence in the European Union as it completed the acquisition of Business Services Group (BSG), an Ireland-based licenced trust and corporate services provider.

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Bolder Group acquires Mauritius company Heimdall, boosting presence in African markets

Bolder Group is proud to announce its successful acquisition of Heimdall, a Mauritius-based fund, trust and company formation solutions provider.

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ESMA develops new guidelines for ESG fund names, asks for public consultation

In an effort to increase transparency and combat the risks of “greenwashing,” the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has developed guidelines for the use of sustainability-related terms or ESG principles in fund names.

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CSSF launches SFDR data collection exercise for investment fund managers

The CSSF now require FSPs and FAs to complete a questionnaire through new eDesk module called “SFDR-IFM disclosures”, starting 02 February.

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ESG Updates for 2023

The Sustainable Finance Action Plan establishes a framework regulation in the EU (European Union) for the financial services and investment management sector to facilitate and accelerate the flow of capital from private investors to sustainable projects and businesses.

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Bolder Group expands global footprint, acquires Irish firm BSG

Bolder acquires Business Services Group in Ireland; increases global presence by offering trust and corporate services in the Irish market.

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Bolder Group acquires Molade Trust Management

The regulatory authorities in the Netherlands have approved Bolder Group’s acquisition of Molade Trust Management, effective 01 December 2022.

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Bolder Group x Accace: global payroll solutions with local focus

HR and payroll services are crucial components of corporate and secretarial solutions, especially when dealing with multiple jurisdictions with different statutory and legislative requirements.

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Bolder Group hosts first-ever ATAD 3 Q&A Expert Series

The first-ever ATAD 3 Q&A Expert Series session hosted by Bolder Group was a success!  A good number of participants joined the discussion about the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive 3 or ATAD 3 and the upcoming challenges for Benelux structures last 8 December.

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Hands off our info: In the EU, public UBO registers are now shutting down 

In November 2022, the CJEU ruled EU public UBO registers are invalid.

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Bolder and StegX: Partners in a digital real estate funds sector

Bolder Group is proud to announce its partnership with StegX.

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BVI Business Companies Act – 2022 Amendments and Ancillary Matters Update 2

Strike-Off Following our initial memo Important Amendments to the BVI Companies Law (the “Memo”), we take this opportunity to clarify the transitional provisions with respect to companies struck off before 01 January 2023 (“Existing Pre 2023 Struck Off Companies”) and companies struck off after 01 January 2023 (“Post 2023 Struck Off Companies”).

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Bolder Group appoints new Global Head of Funds

Bolder Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Neco Dusseldorp as our new Global Head of Funds, starting 1 November 2022.

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BVI Update: Amendments to the BVI Companies Law 2022

There are various amendments that the BCA Amendment 2022 introduces.

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UK, US looking to push CBDCs as alternative to crypto

Financial authorities from the US and UK are looking to strengthen regulations on the broader crypto market and explore CBDCs.

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The UK’s Economic Crime Act 2022: What you need to know

On 15 March 2022, the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act received royal assent which would help the UK combat economic crime.

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EU finalises new market rules to control ‘Wild West’ crypto 

The European Parliament and European Union (EU) member states have agreed to strengthen rules and parameters to control what they consider the ‘wild west’ of the financial markets — the crypto world.

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Crypto may soon be taxed in the Philippines, where a new admin is taking over 

To help pay off a record-high national debt, the current Philippine administration proposes imposing taxes on crypto transactions.

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LEGAL STRUCTURING VIA THE BENELUX: Bolder Group to host free seminar in Cairo

Committed to breaking barriers, Bolder Group will hold a seminar on Egypt & Legal Structuring via the Benelux this 30 May 2022.

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Bolder expands USA footprint with new senior fund and corporate experts 

With the addition of three senior financial experts to our team, Bolder Group has, once again, shown its commitment to expanding its global footprint and services to the US market.

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Break the bias, break barriers

Bolder Group is alongside the bold women of the world to break the bias and break barriers.

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The Point: Office and staff leasing in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Netherlands

The Point is opening its doors to investors looking for business addresses in Hong Kong, Singapore and Amsterdam.

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Bolder Co-Sponsors Miami Hedge Fund Week 2022

Bolder Group co-sponsors this year’s Miami Hedge Fund Week.

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Bolder is flying to Cairo!

A team of corporate and fund experts from Bolder Group will be at Cairo, Egypt starting February 14th.

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Bolder Group nominated on Hedgeweek European Awards 2022 

Bolder Group is nominated as Best Administrator – Start-Up & Emerging Funds category for the Hedgeweek European Awards 2022.

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AMS + Circle = BOLDER GROUP

AMS Financial Group and Circle Partners are merged into one bolder company: BOLDER GROUP.

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Hey, BOLDER is on social media!

We’re excited to get to know you better – and for you to reach us faster – on our social media channels.

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Cayman Directorship renewal

Bolder Corporate Services (Cayman) Limited wishes to advise Directors registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (“CIMA”) that, in accordance with The Directors Registration and Licensing Act, 2014 (the “DRLA”), the renewal of your license/registration for the calendar year 2022 and the related annual fees are due on or before 15 January 2022.

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Bolder Best administrator at HFM Asia Services Awards

Bolder has won the Best administrator – boutique and emerging managers category at the HFM Asia Services Awards! The HFM awards celebrate providers of services and solutions to the Asian hedge fund industry that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, customer service and business performance over the past 12 months.

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A consolidation of fund and corporate services

AMS Financial Group and Circle Partners are pleased to announce they will merge into one independent global organization called BOLDER.