11/26/2017
Premier On Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
“Bermuda is committed to building upon its position as an innovative international business centre"
Comment, Analysis & Research
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.
11/22/2017
BKR honours Guernsey trust specialist
The Chairman’s Award is given to one member each year who runs one of the practice groups.
11/22/2017
HSBC CEO named among 100 Women to Watch
The 100 Women to Watch list highlights key talent in the UK.
11/22/2017
Cayman Finance CEO defends Cayman at Offshore Alert conference
The Jamaica National Group said that it will seek to expand revenue by further deepening its diaspora linkages and maintaining its position as one of Jamaica’s premier mixed multinational conglomerates.
11/22/2017
Paradise Papers was 'attack' on Isle of Man
The BBC said its reports were "fair and impartial" while the Guardian said it exposed "significant issues".
11/21/2017
These Islands Are Not Just Tax Havens
The most explosive claims in the Paradise Papers is that of Queen Elizabeth’s private estate investing about £10 million in offshore arrangements.
11/21/2017
Paradise Papers, The Rest Of The Story
Media seem to be fixated on the theme of “secrecy.”
11/21/2017
Guernsey: A modern finance environment for a complex world
Fund managers and promoters with capital to deploy are brought together with transformation managers who understand insurance risk.
11/21/2017
Guernsey Finance to update local industry on future plans
Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley said: “Miles’ acceptance of our invitation reflects the island’s blossoming relationship with TheCityUK."
11/20/2017
A convenient but dangerous nonsense by Dr Andy Sloan
It’s another truth that is inconvenient and been conveniently forgotten during all the populist rhetoric of recent days and, unchecked, will lead the UK down a road of economic self-harm.
11/19/2017
Jersey scores top marks on OECD tax transparency
The Global Forum’s second round of reviews is a rigorous assessment, so for Jersey to have been found to be entirely compliant in every single area is a fantastic achievement, underlining our commitment to combatting financial crime and tax abuse.
11/19/2017
Everybody is outraged about offshore investment funds – because nobody understands what they are or what they do
The offshore investment fund does not change the tax position.