Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bermuda is going to pot

The list placed Bermuda between New Zealand and Australia, where cannabis usage was estimated at 11.1 per cent and 10.2 per cent respectively.

Redrawing the lines: FinTech's growing influence on Financial Services

Given the leading role that financial services play in the Channel Islands, this report is thought-provoking in its assessment of the role of FinTech and how the global finance industry is responding to its growth and the competitive threat it poses.

Symonette Top Of Rich List With $156m Declaration

Not everyone running in the next election is a millionaire.

BMA: insurers show ‘continued strength’

“Bermuda’s positive reputation means that more reinsurers and insurers are controlling and managing the primary operations of their group structure from Bermuda.”

Fintech developments could affect the Island

The survey, which collated replies from over 1,300 respondents in 71 countries, also found that over three-quarters of the companies intended to adopt blockchain technology by 2020

Make Mine Mauritius: DeVere Group Opening Investment Banking Branch In Paradise

According to Green, Mauritius now is destined to become the Southern Hemisphere’s leading international financial center within the next decade

Impact of Brexit on Guernsey to be discussed at STEP conference

Alongside Brexit, topics up for discussion include global transparency, blockchain technology, classification of trusts in the US, and updates in Guernsey trust law

Baha Mar Casino Resort Ready to Open 12 Years After Initially Envisioned

Baha Mar sits on Nassau’s northern coast some six miles west of Atlantis, the island’s most-visited resort that also features a casino.

Mauritius to become southern hemisphere’s number 1 financial services centre within a decade

After detailed analysis from our in-house teams and external experts, it was definitively and unanimously concluded that Mauritius would be the ideal jurisdiction.

Guernsey ready to work with new UK government

He believes the news will have little impact on the Brexit negotiations.

Trump’s tax holiday 'would help top US companies save $300bn'

Oxfam says corporations, using offshore havens, cheat poor nations of $100bn a year yet have pushed for bigger US tax breaks

Harbour Pensions sees Qrops rise in EEA market despite 25% tax

The relationship with Feifa members will be overseen by Rebecca Fleming, sales & marketing manager at Harbour.

CIBC FirstCaribbean celebrates eight exceptional employees

They joined hundreds of other winners in the group’s Achievers’ programme from across the CIBC global network, in addition to several senior officers of the bank’s parent company.

Tax Havens Can Be Surprisingly Close to Home

Gabriel Zucman, an economist at the University of California, Berkeley, has estimated that as of 2013, about 10 percent of the world's financial wealth -- more than $6 trillion – was held in such locales.

Deloitte expects insurance deals to pick up

Deloitte’s 2017 Insurance M&A Outlook report identifies economic tailwinds and headwinds that could affect M&A activity for insurers.

Turks and Caicos health insurance scheme faces 'serious issues and significant liabilities'

Burton’s mismanagement at the NHIB recently led to a protest sickout by employees.

British Virgin Islands: Will Brexit Have An Impact On Offshore Financial Services?

The terms of the UK's exit will be the subject of intense negotiations over the next two years, and are expected to be closely followed by investment managers, together with the rest of the financial services industry.

Antigua and Barbuda: Snow Washing Conduit

This aspect of indiscriminately provided dual citizenship added to the recent trend of "snow washing" has sent alarm bells ringing around the world.

Owners of high end property rentals to expats hurting

That people who invested in high end property to rent to expatriate workers are hurting.

Jersey Could Attract Investment Funds Business During Brexit Negotiation Period

We are more developed in terms of our third-country thinking than the UK.

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