Managers of Wealth Offshore

Nigerian investors in U.K offshore properties at risk of 40% death tax

On the possible reason for the new death tax, experts cited after the global recession and the advert of Brexit.

Monaco’s building boom spreads on to land reclaimed from the sea

Last year saw the largest number of new homes ever built in the tiny city-state

Beautiful Caribbean island in the Bahamas could be yours…. for only £65 million

Little Pipe Cay, in the central Bahamas, has four pure white sandy beaches and five houses, all with sea views

Guernsey’s ILS market outstripping 2017 performance

The total number of international insurers in Guernsey stood at 853 at the end of 2017

Tax Transparency and Compliance Top Priorities for Asian High Net Worth Individuals Using International Finance Centres

Views from Asia’s Wealth Management Market

The Future for International Financial Centres

Views from Asia’s Wealth Management Market

Blockchain can be bigger than reinsurance

Mr Stalnaker believes the digital assets market will double from $500 billion to $1 trillion by the end of the year, and said institutional funding would be the big driver.

Jersey’s new private funds prove attractive to experienced investors

The Island’s new Jersey Private Funds regime appears to be successfully striking the right balance between investor protection and freedom for experienced investors to invest where they want, according to law firm Walkers.

World Bank supports Grenada’s transition to a resilient and blue economy

The Caribbean countries’ move toward a blue economy holds a promise of sustainable growth and regional cooperation

Cayman Islands: The New Financial Reinsurance Frontier by Derek Stenson, Adrian Lynch and Dara Keogh

Having identified the opportunity in this sector some time ago, the Cayman Islands is now embracing real growth on the ground.

IoD Bermuda governance conference announced

"We look forward to hosting and introducing Dr Barker to the business community.”

Discontent grows in overseas territories over British rule

The Cayman Islands, in effect, is asking for what Bermuda already has.

Mercer's Annual Cost of Living Survey

According to Mercer’s 24th annual Cost of Living Survey, factors like instability of housing markets, low inflation, and fluctuating prices for goods and services are impacting the cost of doing business in various cities around the world.

Financial services workers mull relocating to Crown Dependent countries

The BVI government continues to maintain that unless the public registers become a global standard, the BVI will not implement them.

Malta - More than just a great jurisdiction

There is no better place to start this exploration than FinanceMalta’s guides, moving on then to the excellent publications issued by most Maltese law firms and large accountancy and consulting practices.

Iceland: From crisis to hotspot, 10 years on from the financial crisis

The fodder crop was a staple in the Icelandic diet centuries ago and has made a comeback in trendy restaurants in recent years, but these plants aren’t for eating.

Be more than just about the numbers – PwC Jamaica leader advises professional accountants at ICAC conference

McKnight spoke in the context that despite the Caribbean being a top tourist destination with some of the world’s best beaches, its heavily relied on tourism product is at risk

The Round Hill Villa Where John F. Kennedy Vacationed in Jamaica

It was here that the newly-elected president set to practicing his now iconic speech: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”

Africa and the rich ‘North’ are still squabbling over how to stem the huge illicit capital drain from the continent

These include false invoicing of exports or imports and aggressive tax avoidance measures like registering their companies in offshore tax havens.

Jersey - A well-oiled machine

The island’s financial regulator is the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC). Managers need consent from the JFSC to operate their fund businesses and that would depend on the fund structure and who the promoters are, etc.

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