2026 Trusts Series (BVI-specific)

4 PD hours

Description

The 2026 Trust Series brings together four BVI-focused webinars designed to equip trustees, TCSPs, compliance professionals and legal advisers with the latest regulatory, legal and operational insights shaping the jurisdiction. This targeted series explores key developments in BVI trust law, evolving AML and compliance expectations, the practical operation of the Beneficial Ownership framework, and emerging enforcement priorities in 2026. Each session delivers practical guidance, case-led analysis and clear takeaways to support confident and compliant trust management.

The series is delivered live online via Microsoft TEAMS and recorded where possible. Each webinar provides 1-hour of CPD.

Suitable For

This series is suitable for trustees, fiduciaries, wealth managers, family office professionals and investment managers who are involved in the management, governance, and strategic planning of complex trust structures.

Agenda

BVI Trust Law in 2026: Developments, Case Trends and Practical Implications

20 April 2026 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 CPD Hours

Key updates on VISTA trusts and reserved powers
Case law and arbitration trends affecting BVI trusts
Practical risks in administration and dispute management
Drafting considerations and governance challenges
The role of BVI trusts in cross-border structuring

AML and Compliance in the BVI: Practical Application of the 2026 Handbook

08 June 2026 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 CPD Hours

Application of the 2026 AML/CFT Code of Practice
FSC’s risk-based supervision approach
Common due diligence and monitoring pitfalls
Enforcement lessons and supervisory feedback
Practical guidance for evidencing compliance

Beneficial Ownership in the BVI: The Register, Information Sharing and Enforcement in 2026

28 September 2026 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 CPD Hours

Updates on the BOSS system and reporting obligations
Court rulings and international pressure for transparency
Practical challenges in maintaining accurate records
Responding to regulator and law enforcement requests
Preparing for inspections and avoiding common pitfalls

Enforcement and Regulatory Developments in the BVI: What Trustees and TCSPs Must Know in 2026

02 November 2026 | 10:00-11:00 | 1 CPD Hours

FSC supervision priorities and trends in 2026
Cross-border cooperation and sanctions compliance
Use of fines and enforcement case studies
Governance responsibilities for directors and administrators
Practical lessons for managing regulatory risk

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