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CS/SB 1106 — International Trust Entities

by Appropriations Committee and Senator Flores

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Banking and Insurance Committee (BI)

The bill revises provisions relating to the regulation of international banking activity by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR). The bill provides the following changes:

  • The OFR will delay the enforcement of the licensure requirements under s. 663.04(4), F.S., relating to an organization or entity in Florida providing services to an international trust entity (ITE) that engages in the activities described in s. 663.0625, F.S. The delay in requirements is provided if the organization or entity meets certain regulatory requirements and provides assurances to the OFR. The moratorium would apply to the ITE, which is the offshore entity and the Florida organization or entity that is providing marketing and customer assistance on behalf of the ITE. The moratorium is repealed July 1, 2017.
  • Defines the term, “international trust entity,” to mean any international trust company, international business, international business organization, or affiliated or subsidiary entities that are licensed, chartered, or similarly permitted to conduct trust business in a foreign country or countries under the laws of which it is organized and supervised.
  • Provides the moratorium does not affect the OFR’s authority to enforce other provisions of the Financial Institutions Codes.

If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.

Vote: Senate 35-0; House 116-0