Managers of Wealth Offshore

These Caribbean Islands Are More Popular Than Ever

Grenada will welcome new hotel options in 2018

Bahamas 'Behind 8-Ball' On New Bank Technology

He described technological evolution as "the curse of this generation" when it came to replacing human employment, adding that the Government did not control such decisions by the likes of RBC.

Kroll Report highlights heightened fraud, cyber, and security risks

Businesses reported all-time high levels of fraud (84%), cyber (86%), and security (70%) incidents.

EY issues ICO theft warning

Investor demand for initial coin offering projects remains high, but the ability to reach fundraising goals has been declining since mid-2017; down to 25% of projects in November from 90% in June

Isle of Man: New Exemptions For Fund Managers

This briefing focusses on the structuring of specialist funds which are only suitable for specialist investors and require a minimum initial investment of at least US$100,000.

Cayman Tech City to co-host crypto conference

Discussions are scheduled to take place at The Ritz-Carlton and several other sites throughout Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands: 33 new captive insurers formed in 2017

Cayman remains the global leader in healthcare captive insurance

Jersey SEPA amendment ‘good news’ for banking sector

“Jersey has a positive role to play in Europe as a facilitator of cross-border financial services, not least in providing around €190bn of foreign investment into the EU each year."

CIBC eyes FirstCaribbean valuation around $1.4 bln

Reuters reported in December that CIBC, which holds a 91.5 percent stake in FirstCaribbean, was considering listing 20 percent of the business early in 2018, and, subsequently, selling more shares.

Inside Monaco’s $48,000-a-night Princess Grace hotel suite

You can do a lot with $48,000 — pick up a couple of basic SUVs, acquire three Bitcoins or even buy a small house.

Working Lunch interview with Global Head of Corporate Simon Dinning

As a partner and Global Head of Corporate at Ogier, Simon oversees multiple jurisdictions

Jersey foundations jump by 9%

It’s also significant that Foundations are proving attractive in the Middle and Far East, often as part of Sharia’h-compliant financing arrangements.

Q&A with Bradley Kruger: The offshore perspective on blockchain and cryptocurrencies

Hedge fund managers in particular are starting to set up dedicated funds or allocate parts of their existing portfolios to crypto-currency investments.

Managing operational risk

Operational risks have three major characteristics.

700+ new listings on TISE in 2017

During 2017, financial services business PraxisIFM Group Limited became the latest trading company to be listed on TISE.

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.

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.

Disgraced Dragon Blames Malta's 'Toxic Reputation' For Failed Business Fund

Her business didn't work out, and it's Malta's fault

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)

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

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