01/11/2018
Gibraltar exchange hopes to rock with launch of cryptocurrency
Despite some cooling for digital currencies so far this year, 2017 saw the value of bitcoin soar by more than 1,500% against the dollar.
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01/08/2018
A Swiss Banker Helped Americans Dodge Taxes. Was It a Crime?
Stefan Buck created bank accounts for dozens of Americans hiding money from tax collectors. The U.S. tried to hold him personally accountable.
01/05/2018
Disgraced Dragon Blames Malta's 'Toxic Reputation' For Failed Business Fund
Her business didn't work out, and it's Malta's fault
01/05/2018
GFSC reports year-on-year growth for Guernsey funds
The total value of funds business in Guernsey grew by approximately £20bn over the 12 months to the end of the third quarter of this year, according to figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC)
01/03/2018
Bahamas Warned: Prepare For Bitcoin 'Game Changer'
A prominent realtor yesterday warned the Bahamas to prepare for Bitcoin and other digital currencies, describing it as a potential "game changer" for conducting real estate deals
01/02/2018
Cayman see near 7% fall in funds since 2013
Since 2013, when the number of funds peaked at 11,379, there has been a 6.97% decrease in registered funds here over the last three years.
01/01/2018
Plunging Pound Saps Expat Pension Spending Power
Brexit and the falling Pound is damaging the wealth of British expat pensioners around the world
01/01/2018
3 Asset Management Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018
One unmistakable conclusion to be drawn from the report is that, each year—each quarter, really—will be increasingly critical to the long-term prospects at major asset management firms.
12/31/2017
Private jets, luxury hotels and selfies with a prince – it’s far from a dog’s life
PRIVATE jets, five-star hotels and luxury holidays in Monaco might sound like a description of the lifestyle of a famous rockstar – but it’s actually from the diary of a rags-to-riches dog.
12/31/2017
‘70% increase’ in demand for European, Caribbean nationalities
The increase in demand is also attributed to the latest amendments in the citizenship legislation of countries
12/31/2017
Dominica Welcomes Newest Offshore Bank
The Commonwealth of Dominica is one of the nine members of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB).
12/29/2017
The double standard about tax havens
Switzerland tops the list of the Tax Justice Network’s financial secrecy index—and the United States comes in third. European Union (EU) member states Germany and Luxembourg also fall in the top 10.
12/29/2017
Global Anti-Money Laundering Software Market to Reach $1.42 Billion by 202: Research
Utilization of anti-money laundering software provides several benefits to the financial institutes in effectively tracking transactions.
12/28/2017
Antigua and Barbuda: Bitcoin Is Now Doomed
If any investment rises 1000% in a year and suffers extreme volatility, questions must be asked.
12/26/2017
Dispelling some myths over the British Virgin Isles
The BVI is a tax neutral jurisdiction. This means that whilst the BVI applies taxes on residents and domestic businesses for activity that takes place in the jurisdiction, authorities do not charge local taxes on transactions conducted or assets held in t
12/26/2017
UWI backs protests against EU blacklist
Sir Hilary added that, whether intentional or accidental, the action is tantamount to creating a competitive advantage for offshore financial centres operating within the national jurisdiction of European Union member states
12/22/2017
Jersey publishes results of Brexit Business Survey
During the negotiations, the main priority for finance and non-finance businesses is for Jersey to maintain its current relationship with the UK, and securing a new trade arrangement with the EU.
12/22/2017
Top Reads for the Christmas Holidays by Penny Lovell
So, I was thrilled to read recently that young people raised on digital downloads are returning to “physical media”.
12/21/2017
Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past.
The thing about Christmas is that it almost doesn't matter what mood you're in or what kind of a year you've had - it's a fresh start.
12/19/2017
No tax haven, but this label can cost Malta untold harm
One can speculate that the EU was somewhat tolerant of Malta’s system when accepting our membership bid