The Residency Regulations 2026 came into force on 14th July 2026, giving legal effect to the new framework for residence in Gibraltar that the Government first set out in its policy paper earlier this summer. When we covered that policy paper…
ABACAST: Episode 11 – Grahame Jackson on Tax & Finance
Grahame Jackson on Tax & Finance In this episode of ABACAST, we welcome Grahame Jackson, Partner and Head of Tax at Hassans, for an insightful discussion on the evolution of Gibraltar’s tax and financial services landscape. Drawing on more than 20…
Inside the Gibraltar Finance Centre’s Briefing on Fund Tokenisation
The Gibraltar Finance Centre recently hosted an industry briefing on the future of fund tokenisation, bringing together professionals from across the funds, investment, and digital assets sectors. The session focused on the implications of the Protected Cell Companies (Amendment) Bill 2026,…
Master-Feeder Funds: One Strategy, Different Entry Points
By Priya Vaswani – Associate Director at Abacus Financial Services At first glance, a master-feeder structure can sound technical. In practice, it is a straightforward way of allowing different investor groups to access the same underlying strategy. A simple structure with…
Category 2 Status in Gibraltar: Government Announces Changes
Just a few hours after announcing the new Residence Criteria Framework, the Government has turned its attention to the Category 2 regime, raising both the minimum net wealth requirement and the application fee for new applicants. What follows is a closer…
New Gibraltar Residency Framework Confirmed 2026
What Gibraltar’s New Residence Criteria Framework Means for You The Government has published a new framework setting out exactly who qualifies for residency in Gibraltar, and on what basis. The new Residence Criteria framework, announced this week, is designed to ensure…
ABACAST: Episode 10 – From Dance to Business Development | Heather Edwards
From Dance to Business Development | Heather Edwards In this episode of Abacast, we sat down with Heather Edwards to discuss her inspiring journey from studying dance to building a successful career in business development at ABACUS. Heather shares how stepping…
Gibraltar Funds and Prediction Markets: What You Need to Know
Prediction markets are emerging as one of the more interesting developments in the alternative investment fund space. These platforms allow participants to trade contracts linked to the outcomes of future events such as elections, interest rate decisions, economic data releases, sporting…
Gibraltar Strengthens Border Security Ahead of EU Treaty Implementation
As Gibraltar prepares for a new chapter in its relationship with the European Union, the Government has announced a substantial programme of investment in public safety infrastructure. The measures are directly linked to the practical requirements of the forthcoming post-Brexit treaty…
Spain begins process of removing Gibraltar from its tax blacklist
Spain has formally begun the process of removing Gibraltar from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, marking a significant development for Gibraltar’s financial services sector and wider international business community. The draft Ministerial Order, published by Spain’s Ministry of Finance in May…
