Managers of Wealth Offshore

Gavin Woods to Speak at Executive Forum on Bermuda Captive Insurance

Gavin will be providing a comprehensive overview of applicable legislation and steps to incorporate and license a captive.

Liechtenstein’s Crown Prince warming to the idea of blockchain technology

The state’s Royal House generated a considerable amount of their wealth by offering a tax haven for famous and high-wealth individuals.

May the Fourth be with you! by Penny Lovell

The Society was established in the early 1940s and was actually a cover for Guernsey residents breaking the curfew of their occupiers.

The Pilatus-Aliyev Saga Is Now Making Waves All The Way In New Zealand

New Zealand reportedly inquiring about recent ownership change of Aliyev-linked companies with Pilatus Bank accounts

Bermuda showcases its talent, value at New York forum

Close to 300 attendees filled the forum location on Seventh Avenue, where more than 60 industry executives detailed Bermuda’s message to an audience of investors, entrepreneurs and c-suite executives on a dozen moderated discussion panels.

International press has little sympathy for ‘dirty money’ ‘tax havens’

British tabloid The Daily Mirror meanwhile attacked one of the few politicians who spoke up on behalf of the overseas territories.

Offshore Finance Demise

The IBC Act makes provision for such a company to be exempt from all forms of taxation for a period of 20 years.

'Machine on Machine War' the Future of Cybercrime

“Many defences are to stop unauthorised persons, if the person is in fact authorised, that gets them over the first two or three hurdles.”

The Race to Build the Perfect Island

Recognizing the popularity of these ports, Royal Caribbean International recently announced a major new initiative called the Perfect Day Island Collection

New ground in insolvency in Guernsey

It was thought that it would be prudent to ensure that the process of a compulsory liquidation was followed as the Court would appoint a Commissioner whose purpose and focus would be to examine the accounts of the company in liquidation.

Jersey responds to UK AML debate

This debate has brought the issue of beneficial ownership and public registers back into the spotlight.

Full statement from Cayman Islands government

It requires the British Overseas Territories, but not the Crown Dependencies, to establish public registers of beneficial ownership information by no later than Dec. 31 2020.

Development Bank Cuts Losses By 43%

The Government earlier this year committed some $25m towards the development of small businesses over the next five years, including the launch of a Small Business Development Centre.

Industry leaders to showcase Bermuda in New York

Held at Convene Midtown West at 810 Seventh Avenue, the forum aims to attract prospective investors and professionals interested in learning more about the island’s world-class financial centre.

Bahamas To Host Caribbean's Main Aviation Forum

The 2018 Caribbean Aviation Meetup is hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation.

GUEST ARTICLE: Give your finances the kiss of life...by Penny Lovell

You must remember this. A kiss is still a kiss as time goes by.

1 Year and Counting: Brexit and the Caribbean

London wants to retain favourable trade access to the European Union Single Market. But it also wants to hold immigration powers.

Malta had concerns about bank with Azeri clients, kept it open

But one of her key findings has held up: The bank, called Pilatus Bank, did depend for much of its business on the Azeri elite.

Embracing change – a critical element to Guernsey's success

This Island has a long and consistent track record of embracing innovation and change

Impact of technological advances highlighted at record breaking London conferences

Concern was also voiced in the sessions that ultra-high-net-worth families were overwhelmed by the march of regulation and the increasing need for transparency at the expense of privacy.

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