Articles
Welcome to Gold Leaf’s Articles, a curated library of clear, practical insights from our team. Here you’ll find concise pieces on BVI regulatory developments, day-to-day compliance practices, and related global trends, all written to explain what changed, why it matters, and what to do next. Expect how-to guidance and simple regulatory breakdowns that you can put to work. Whether you are a DNFBP, financial institution, or other relevant business, use this page to stay informed and confidently inspection-ready.
Is Your AML Manual a Legal Document or a Working Tool?
Gold Leaf Asks: Is Your AML Manual a Legal Document or a Working Tool? Why this matters now: Regulators are no longer satisfied with manuals that restate the law. They want to see procedures that staff actually use, evidence that controls work in practice, and...
From Registration to Supervision: BVI FIA Examinations Mark a New Phase for DNFBPs
A Shifting Focus The FIA serves as both registrar and supervisor of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for AML/CFT/CPF purposes. DNFBPs now face a pivotal shift in regulatory oversight. What began as a push...