Managers of Wealth Offshore

The End of European Money-Laundering Scandals, or just the Beginning?

As recent money-laundering scandals move from the Baltics to Scandinavia, who will be next?

Leading WMs: AI will not replace human investors

By contrast, 24% of respondents predicted that the new technologies will dominate the industry, with many investors using such tools.

Bermuda finance minister rings the bell to open TSX day of trading

Luc Fortin, global head of trading at TMX Group, the parent company of TSX, as well as president and CEO of the Montreal Exchange, described the invitation to open the exchange as “a sign of mutual respect.”

Offshore banking and money laundering (1)

What exactly does it entail and what is its role in the scheme of things and what risks do money laundering activities pose for the economic welfare of the country?

Navigating Turbulent Skies: Business Jets and Trade Wars

A good example is in the high profile case of the Trump Administration threatening to impose duties of 292% on C Series aircraft manufactured by Bombardier

VI fires back after topping “tax haven” list

The report adds, “That’s four times more than the next greatest contributor of corporate tax avoidance risks, the Netherlands, which accounts for less than seven percent.”

Bermuda's Captive Market Stands Out in the Crowd

Bermuda's foundation in insurance, together with its motivation to continuously develop and modernise, continues to contribute to positioning the jurisdiction's insurance market

CIFO releases report for 2018

This was a year of increased workload, extensive stakeholder consultations to review CIFO’s funding structure and the first court challenge to an ombudsman decision.

An Insight into Funds Financing in Jersey

The main advantage to investors is that they do not need to make capital calls in a compressed timeframe to hit a deal closing target

Captive owners would not hesitate in choosing Bermuda again

Asked if there was anything globally or in the US possibly impacting them, the answers ranged from a Roundup lawsuit to tariffs.

Economic uncertainty, financial volatility can mean opportunities for captives

“When is a deal a deal given that Trump has been known to change his mind on things,” he said.

St Kitts-Nevis PM Harris calls for ‘inclusive development’ in region

Harris also voiced concern about borrowing member countries who have grown their economies and “are not eligible for preferential borrowing rates that lower income economies can access.”

Bermuda anticipates more Canadian firms will form captives

The forum was designed to bring companies together with Bermuda industry, regulatory and government stakeholders to explore and educate on all aspects of how Bermuda can be a domicile of choice for everything from risk solutions to asset management.

Cayman delegation visits Hong Kong

China is an important market place for Cayman companies and Hong Kong can act as a spring board for firms looking to do business there.

Malta committed to playing ‘important role’ with ERBD in development of N. African countries

Vice-President of the ERBD Pierre Heilbronn noted that the bank has already invested €7.5 billion in North African countries such as Tunisia and Egypt, and noted that the bank was committed to continue providing a helping hand to these countries so t

BVI's financial industry registers best year since 2015

The BVI recorded a total of 37,415 incorporations in 2018, up 15% on 2017’s incorporations (32,493) and up 18% on 2016 (31,769).

The Bahamas - The clear choice for int'l financial services

International financial centres such as The Bahamas play an important role in the global economy.

BVI Finance Commends Rise in "Quality Business" in 2018 After a Strong Year of Incorporations

Appleby also recently reported that the total value of merger and acquisitions (M&A) in the BVI rose by 25% in 2018.

Trusts: Lessons from Dickens But a Modern Story

If Dickens were writing today the fortune of a footballer and a life lived in the public gaze may have given him inspiration.

Duff & Phelps releases 2019 Global Regulatory Outlook

The survey also looked at how firms are coping with regulatory compliance challenges.

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