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Biography

Aki Corsoni-Husain
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... responsive and knowledgeable” and "very impressive".

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Aki Corsoni-Husain

Partner | Funds & Regulatory | London
+44 203 752 3645 aki.corsoni-husain@harneys.com
Biography

Aki Corsoni-Husain is the global head of Regulatory & Tax, specialising in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious financial services, sanctions, fintech, AML, and tax information exchange law. His practice covers the BVI, Cyprus/ EU law, and other jurisdictions within our network. Aki works intensively with and mentors all of our regulatory and tax lawyers located across the globe. As relevant, he provides consultative professional advice to governmental and regulatory authorities on the regimes underpinning global regulatory initiatives and frequently presents at conferences on these topics. Aki works on a daily basis with the ...

Aki Corsoni-Husain is the global head of Regulatory & Tax, specialising in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious financial services, sanctions, fintech, AML, and tax information exchange law. His practice covers the BVI, Cyprus/ EU law, and other jurisdictions within our network. Aki works intensively with and mentors all of our regulatory and tax lawyers located across the globe. As relevant, he provides consultative professional advice to governmental and regulatory authorities on the regimes underpinning global regulatory initiatives and frequently presents at conferences on these topics. Aki works on a daily basis with the world’s top financial institutions and law firms.

Prior to joining us, Aki worked in the Financial Markets and Regulatory group at Dentons in London and has also spent time in-house on secondment at Goldman Sachs International, Shell plc, and ABN AMRO Bank.

Aki is the founder of, and regular contributor to, our ground-breaking Regulatory Blog and our Expert Review podcast series. He also serves as a contributing editor to many publications, including British Virgin Islands Commercial Law, Bermuda Commercial Law and International Guide to Money Laundering Law and Practice.

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Cyprus
2018

British Virgin Islands
2009

England and Wales
2004

Nottingham Trent University (LPC)
2001

University College London (LLB)
2000

... responsive and knowledgeable” and "very impressive".
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Authored by Aki

Regulatory Blog
UK sanctions Russian “Evil Corp” cybercrime group in global crackdown
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Frozen assets reporting deadline announced by OFSI
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OFSI updates: New FAQs and amended General Licence
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UK publishes the Russia (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024
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European Court confirms validity of legal services ban on Russian entities
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G7 issues joint guidance to help industry prevent sanctions evasion by Russia
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General Court upholds EU sanctions against NKO AO National Settlement Depository
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Updates to Virgin Islands Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations, 2024
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BVI amends Securities and Investment Business Act – New forex instruments added
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European Commission updates FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus
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New amendments to Cyprus Money Laundering Prevention Directive 2024
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Important BVI financial services legislative updates
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UK amends Russia Sanctions: Legal advisory services adjusted
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BVI Financial Investigation Agency strengthens global financial crime fight with new partnerships
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BVI deposit insurance scheme CEO appointed
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BVI FSC highlights FATF's revised National Risk Assessment guidance
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BVI FSC industry circular 26 of 2024: FATF public statements - June 2024
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Progress and challenges in implementing FATF standards on Virtual Assets
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UK tightens measures against Russia with new regulations
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Bermuda Monetary Authority and Abu Dhabi Global Market sign digital assets agreement
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UK toughens sanctions against Russian “shadow fleet” and issues call to action on maritime safety
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Update to UK Sanctions on Russia-Ukraine-Belarus (up to 9 August 2024)
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MiCA July updates: New guidelines, increased transparency and supervision priorities
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CySEC launches Regulatory Sandbox for FinTech and RegTech innovations
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EBA issues Travel Rule Guidelines for crypto asset and fund transfers
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CySEC announces new requirement for Crypto-Asset Service Providers
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Updates to OFSI’s FAQs on Russian trust services sanctions
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FATF's increased monitoring update
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FATF releases call for action on its members and other jurisdictions to apply countermeasures in respect of “black listed” high-risk jurisdictions
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EIF and NATO Innovation Fund partner to boost private investment in Europe's defence and security sectors
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Compliance alert: G7+ oil price cap risks
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CySEC mandatory survey for regulated entities active in crypto-assets
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CySEC seeks market input on MiCA fees and reporting requirements
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BVI FSC reminds the industry of filing deadlines and guidelines
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2024 Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment Survey conducted by the BVI
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New EBA regulations strengthen governance, conflict management and remuneration policies for crypto assets
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EU's 14th sanctions package against Russia: Key measures
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Updates to UK Russia Sanctions Regulations: Key Changes
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New Compliance Association established in Cyprus
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UK Government issues guidance on second-hand vessel sales to prevent Russia sanctions evasion
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Update to EU Sanctions on Russia-Ukraine-Belarus (up to 24 June 2024)
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New BVI General Licence No. 6 2024: Guidelines for legal fees and expenses
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EU Council approves establishment of centralised Anti-Money Laundering Authority and related rulebook
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ESMA publishes final report on crypto-asset service providers’ conflict of interest rules
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Case review: Annulment of Aven and Fridman designations by the CJEU
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European Council approves unprecedented legal measures to redirect extraordinary revenues from immobilised Russian assets to support Ukraine
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ESMA seeks feedback on UCITS Eligible Assets Directive review
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Wolfsberg Group's guiding principles for internal audit: Enhancing Financial Crime Risk Management
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EU Council achieves agreement on harmonised withholding tax procedures across the EU
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EBA publishes final set draft technical standards for asset-referenced tokens under MiCAR
Regulatory Blog
UK updates financial sanctions general guidance
Regulatory Blog
UK and US tighten restrictions on Russian metal exports
Regulatory Blog
The EU Directive criminalising the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions is published in the Official Journal of the EU
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Virgin Islands Government releases Mutual Evaluation Report and National Action Plan
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OFSI launches new financial sanctions FAQs
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Industry consultation: Enhancing beneficial ownership transparency in Cayman Islands
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Enhancing global efforts: The Wolfsberg Group's updated strategy against terrorism financing
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ESMA Report: Understanding crypto asset markets and implications for EU regulation
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British Virgin Islands regulatory inspections and their importance
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Cyprus regulators publicise Article 5r reporting guidance issued under EU Council Regulation 833/2014
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Cayman Islands publishes the CRS lists for participating jurisdictions and reportable jurisdictions
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Streamlining licensing for Cyprus Investment Firms – MiFID II and MiCA
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Update to the BVI’s Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act 2003
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New guidance on Article 5r reporting requirements for outgoing transfers related to Russian-owned entities; Template reporting forms released
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European Council gives final approval on a new directive to criminalise the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions
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CySEC clarifies its position on the “authorisation date” for licensed entities
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MiFID II investment firm licences and MiCA: Two for one
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Update to BVI Economic Substance Rules: Important update for entities claiming non-residence via UAE corporate income taxes
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AIFMD II published in the Official Journal of the European Union
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ESMA releases third consultation package on MiCA
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New Memorandum of Understanding entered into between BVI Financial Authorities
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UK Government tightens sanctions: Ban on Russian diamonds extended to third country processors
Regulatory Blog
New divestment licensing grounds under the UK-Russia sanctions regime, as relevant to BVI, Cayman and Bermuda
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Cyprus: Compliance deadline for the Beneficial Ownership Register is approaching
Regulatory Blog
BVI FSC releases updated annual return forms for insurance sector
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BVI FSC issues reminder about AML returns filing obligations
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Introducing the Harneys MiCA Assessment Tool: A guide to navigate EU crypto regulations
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BVI removed from French tax blacklist
Regulatory Blog
BVI ITA releases a notice on temporary delay in BVI FARs payment portal deployment
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Cyprus-UK collaboration in relation to the Sanctions Implementation Unit in Cyprus and the improvement of the Cyprus Legal Framework on sanctions
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EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes has been updated
Regulatory Blog
OFSI reminds industry as to reporting measures for Russian financial sanctions compliance
Regulatory Blog
European Commission updates its FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus
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BVI ITA publishes its lists of CRS Participating Jurisdictions and Reportable Jurisdictions for 2024
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BVI FIA issues updated MLRO notification form
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EU adopts its 13th package of sanctions against Russia
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EU Council regulates handling of immobilised Russian assets
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BVI invites consultation on OECD Pillar 2 implementation
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Bermuda introducing Corporate Income Tax for Multinational Enterprise Groups
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The European Parliament has adopted the AIFMD 2.0 text
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Combatting evasion: Strategies and reporting protocols for the oil price cap
Regulatory Blog
Mandatory annual fee and reporting procedures for FATCA, CRS, and CbCr in the BVI
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EU Council and Parliament forge comprehensive anti-money laundering deal to strengthen financial defences
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ESMA consults on essential MiCA draft guidelines: Reverse solicitation and financial instruments
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Cutting-edge innovation: Introducing our Regulatory and Tax Disclosure tool
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EU implements sanctions framework against financiers of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad
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EU implements Pillar 2 Directive
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UK Crown Dependencies unite in joint commitment to enhance beneficial ownership transparency
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BVI locally resident companies may now apply for exclusion from tax and economic substance reporting
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UK establishes the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to enforce trade sanctions