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…
Gibraltar Takes a Landmark Step for Tokenised Funds
Gibraltar has taken a significant step forward in digital finance this week, with the publication of the Protected Cell Companies (Amendment) Bill 2026, legislation that paves the way for experienced investor funds to issue shares in tokenised form. What does the…
Sir Mo Farah visits Gibraltar for a weekend of sport and community
Gibraltar welcomed a distinguished visitor this April as Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah spent the weekend on the Rock, taking part in a series of events that brought together sport, community and culture. Sir Mo’s visit, which took place from 17th-18th…
Gibraltar Treaty Approved: What to Expect in July 2026
The European Council has now formally approved the UK–EU agreement in relation to Gibraltar, marking a significant step forward in defining the territory’s future relationship with the European Union. All 27 EU member states have endorsed the agreement, with provisional application…
Spain’s Removal of Gibraltar from Tax Blacklist: A Timeline of Key Events
Spain’s commitment to remove Gibraltar from its tax haven blacklist has been a subject of diplomatic and regulatory attention since 2021. The following timeline summarises the developments. March 4, 2021 Spain–UK Tax Treaty Signed Spain and the United Kingdom sign a…
What the Draft UK–EU Agreement Means for Gibraltar
Stability and Certainty. The publication of the draft UK–EU agreement in respect of Gibraltar marks an important moment for the jurisdiction. While much attention has focused on border arrangements and regional cooperation, for Gibraltar’s financial services industry and Abacus, the message…
The EU’s New AML/CFT Rulebook
What Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 Means for Your Compliance Program By Pedro Parra,Compliance Officer (Assistant Manager) On 31st May 2024, the EU adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 – a significant development in the EU’s ongoing effort to strengthen its AML/CFT framework. Unlike the…
Gibraltar’s New Rules for Private Funds
What You Need to Know In May 2025,the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) introduced an important regulatory change that affects certain private funds. Under a newly added section of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Regulations, Section 18B states that all…
The Hidden Engine Behind Every Successful Fund
by Priya Vaswani – Senior Manager at Abacus Financial Services To many investors, and even some fund promoters, a fund can seem straightforward: capital goes in, investments are made, and returns are generated. But anyone who has worked in fund administration…
New Residency Applications Gibraltar
New Residency Applications for UK and EEA Nationals Temporarily Suspended in Gibraltar On the 6th of October 2025, the Government of Gibraltar announced the immediate suspension of new residency applications from UK nationals and citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA)….