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…
ABACAST: Episode 09 – Building lasting financial confidence | Joanne Rodriguez
Building lasting financial confidence | Joanne Rodriguez What does it take to build lasting financial confidence? In this episode of Abacast, we’re joined by our guest Joanne Rodriguez from Prosperity Wealth & Pensions, who shares her insights, expertise, and fresh perspective…
ABACAST: Episode 08 – Gibraltar’s Economic Future | John Paul Fa on Business Growth & Entrepreneurship
Gibraltar’s Economic Future | John Paul Fa on Business Growth & Entrepreneurship What does the future of Gibraltar’s economy look like? In this episode of Abacast, we sit down with John Paul Fah, CEO of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT),…
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…
ABACAST: Episode 07 – Sit down talk with Aaron Payas, Head of Investment Funds, crypto & digital assets lawyer
Sit down with Aaron Payas, Head of Investment Funds, crypto & digital assets lawyer In this episode of ABACAST, Chris Pitaluga sits down with Aaron Payas, Head of Investment Funds, crypto & digital assets lawyer, CFA Charterholder, and former international footballer….
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…
