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…
ABACAST: Episode 06 – Daniel on Starting in Finance, Overcoming Challenges, and Building a Purposeful Career
Daniel on Starting in Finance, Overcoming Challenges, and Building a Purposeful Career In this episode of ABACAST, we sit down with Daniel, one of Abacus’ inspiring financial professionals, to hear the story of how he started in the financial sector. From…
ABACAST: Episode 05 – Priya Vaswani on Resilience, Growth & Career Lessons
Priya Vaswani on Resilience, Growth & Career Lessons In this episode, we sit down with Priya Vaswani to explore her inspiring professional journey at ABACUS. From navigating pivotal career moments to overcoming challenges and driving meaningful impact, Priya shares valuable lessons…
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)….
ABACAST: Episode 04 – Lloyd DeVincenzi on Gibraltar Law, Global Business & Treaty Negotiations
Lloyd DeVincenzi on Gibraltar Law, Global Business & Treaty Negotiations In this new episode of ABACAST, host Christopher Pitaluga, CEO of ABACUS, speaks with Lloyd DeVincenzi, a leading international lawyer and Gibraltar’s first Solicitor General. From high-level treaty negotiations to advising…
ABACAST: Episode 03 – Gibraltar Property Market Outlook 2025 | Insights with Christopher Pitaluga & Mike Nicholls
Gibraltar Property Market Outlook 2025 | Insights with Christopher Pitaluga & Mike Nicholls Join Christopher Pitaluga, CEO of ABACUS Gibraltar, in conversation with Mike Nicholls, property expert and founder of Chestertons Gibraltar, for an in-depth look at the forces shaping Gibraltar’s…
ABACAST: Episode 02 – Leadership, Law & Strategy in Gibraltar with Jay Gomez & Julian Pitaluga
Leadership, Law & Strategy in Gibraltar with Jay Gomez & Julian Pitaluga In this episode of ABACAST, we sit down with Jay Gomez, Managing Partner at Triay Lawyers, and Julian Pitaluga, Director at ABACUS, for an insightful discussion on leadership, strategy,…
