12/04/2017
Positive Focus
In total around £160 billion of pension fund assets are invested through Jersey, either through funds (£39bn) or corporate structures (£120bn).
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/30/2017
Guernsey Finance: ‘Not sure what more we’re supposed to do’
Wheatley is also spending a lot of time emphasising Guernsey Finance’s four obligations and clarifying its position as an international finance centre.
11/30/2017
Offshore funds and their importance to the global economy
Investment is a truly global activity and it needs to take into account the location of prospective investors
11/30/2017
Overseas Territories & UK Meeting Communique
The Communique Said, “The Principle Of Equal Rights And Self-Determination Of Peoples, As Enshrined In The UN Charter
11/30/2017
Offshore Banking Guards Against Tyranny
There are often good reasons for placing money in shadowy accounts abroad.
11/29/2017
Landing on the Moon Won’t Be Easy for Unicorns
The successful lunar startup will need a good rocket and a favorable tax plan.
11/28/2017
Cayman Poised To Draw Line On Global Cooperation
Cayman Remain Compliant And Ensure It Navigates The Latest CFATF
11/28/2017
Tax haven list to 'whitewash' EU culprits
There is no point in just having one country on the black list of tax havens
11/28/2017
Dodging taxes isn't the only reason the rich stash cash offshore
Right now they can just pay fines
11/27/2017
Director's award is recognition of Guernsey
The Chairman’s Award is given to one member each year who runs one of the practice groups.
11/26/2017
Capricorn acquires stake in RAW
Capricorn, which has its roots in South African group Hollard Insurance, focuses on private equity investments in the financial services sector, including asset advisory businesses, and also acts as an investment adviser.
11/26/2017
Premier On Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
“Bermuda is committed to building upon its position as an innovative international business centre"
11/24/2017
QROPS Rules After The UK Autumn Budget 2017
Expats and other non-residents with UK pension rights must follow the same rules.
11/23/2017
Guernsey: Getting The Deal Done
Given that 30% of the index relates to enforcing stakeholder rights, it is clear that the World Bank attaches significant importance to this.
11/23/2017
The Sacrifice of Financial Privacy
A domestic bank may be obliged to deduct tax from interest payments and account for them to the local tax administration
11/23/2017
If you want to know the truth about the offshore world, listen to Anthony Travers
Mr Travers OBE, is the lawyer who is regarded as the world’s most knowledgeable practitioner in this incredibly complex field.
11/23/2017
Bermuda bids to become cryptocurrency haven
The BDA has established a webpage providing information for those interested in establishing a cryptocurrency business in Bermuda
11/23/2017
Guernsey-based Chinese insurance company established
The fact that the Guernsey Financial Services Commission was engaged in the company’s set up from beginning to end and was always open to discussion and dialogue was also appreciated by our Chinese counterparts.
11/23/2017
Islands' Chief Ministers in Brussels for talks about reputation as offshore finance centres
Ahead of the talks, Deputy Gavin St Pier said 'Guernsey's reputation for transparency and coopertion is second to none
11/22/2017
Black money crackdown: Linking offshore structures to tax evasion is case of mistaken identity
The media tendency in such situations is to sensationalise news, painting all and sundry with the same brush—tax dodgers and money launderers are all treated on a par with businesses who have legitimate structures.