09/18/2017
St. Kitts is open for business after Hurricane Irma
The release further states that hotels are returning to business as usual and guest are continuing to enjoy their stays.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/18/2017
Global Financial Centres Index 22 again rates Cayman Islands among Leading ‘G20 Plus’ jurisdictions
Cayman’s ranking was the second highest among all UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies and was one of only ten centres from outside the G20 to be included in the top 31 rankings.
09/18/2017
Two more deals for Guernsey’s longevity risk market
Longevity risk is a key risk for defined benefit schemes and is more significant than ever in the historically low-yield environment.
09/18/2017
AIR issues new insured loss estimate for Irma
Most of Florida was affected by Irma, which tracked the length of the State after making landfall twice, once near the Florida Keys and once near Marco Island, just south of Naples, at Category 4 strength, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph.
09/14/2017
Guernsey rises to number one European specialist finance centre
Guernsey launched the private investment fund (PIF) last November and it took just four months for the first two PIFs to be established.
09/14/2017
Women are buying diamonds for THEMSELVES in $18 billion spree
The diamond industry now needs to focus on what female consumers are telling us
09/14/2017
Guernsey ranked as Europe’s top IFC
Guernsey sets extremely high standards across all its sectors of expertise and our ranking as Europe’s number one specialised finance centre is testament to that fact.
09/14/2017
Captive Conference Highlights Bermuda’s Role
Many of these were from new and emerging markets, including Canada and Europe.
09/14/2017
Business data 'secure' despite Irma devastation
BUSINESSES and satellite offices in the Caribbean have been using computer facilities hosted in the Channel Islands to maintain data flows and contact with clients in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
09/13/2017
Rich People From These Nations Hide the Most Offshore Wealth
The top 0.01 percent isn't paying a big chunk of its tax bill
09/13/2017
7 charts that show how the rich hide their cash
Who avoids the most tax and what does that mean for inequality?
09/13/2017
Bergerac’s island and the clues to solving the post-Brexit puzzle
Providing assurances that there will be no big shift in Britain’s economic and regulatory system seems to be the priority.
09/13/2017
BVI’s Global Business is Still Open
The BVI Financial Services Commission also today announced that full functionality on its online company registration portal VIRRGIN has been restored after being down following last week’s hurricane.
09/12/2017
Chart of the day, offshore tax haven market-share edition
The analysis of this new dataset reveals a number of striking results.
09/12/2017
Guernsey Finance reports on impact investing
Guernsey Finance Deputy Chief Executive Kate Clouston said impact investing was now establishing itself within mainstream global finance
09/12/2017
International firms evacuate British Virgin Islands
Lawyers and accountants flee financial centre popular with China after Hurricane Irma
09/11/2017
Offshore jurisdiction status may strengthen London post-Brexit
Allen stated that clients fall into four categories when UK re/insurers and brokers are deciding whether they need a post-Brexit contingency plan.
09/11/2017
Richard Branson survives Hurricane Irma by sheltering in wine cellar
The doors and windows outside of the wine cellar where Branson and his team sought shelter had flown 40 feet away, he said.
09/08/2017
Isle of Man sees further fall in bank deposits as banking biz contraction continues
The Isle of Man isn’t alone in struggling to keep its banking institutions from closing up shop
09/08/2017
Bermuda and Cayman Captives Sustain Strong Operating Results
Bermuda and Cayman captives have posted strong, double-digit ROEs despite difficult market conditions