Managers of Wealth Offshore

Global Exchanges Develop Cross Border Islamic Capital Markets

The exchange is already home to an innovative listing combining Insurance Linked Securities with sukuk.

Luxembourg breaks records for new office space occupancy

By the end of the year, it is estimated the country will have over four million m2 of office space

Barbados: The Changing Environment Of Cross-Jurisdictional Business

Thus, planning for cross-border transactions has become a delicate operation

Barbados on a Growth Path

He said Government’s commitment to offering the highest standards of health and education for Barbadians remained the primary focus.

The Start Of The End Of Tax Havens?

Anyone who acquires an anonymous shell company should know that, in this digital age, secrecy is an illusion.

Conduct risk rising on the agenda according to Deloitte survey

Over 35 compliance officers from a range of regulated businesses took part in the survey, the fifth of its kind by Deloitte in the Channel Islands.

Unpaid loans to insiders leave Panama's banks severely short of cash

As a result, many affluent foreign nationals, who are account holders, have nervously moved their funds into tax havens located elsewhere.

Slough has most foreign-owned properties outside London

But inside the capital, the concentration of foreign ownership is much higher.

Small businesses in Cayman benefit from EU funding

The programme, which began with EURO15 million in available funding two years ago, has now included the Cayman Islands in its list of territories which can benefit from its funding.

Guyana Promotes A ‘New Horizon For Business’ And Regional Integration

Held in Georgetown, Guyana, on July 4-6, 2016, topics covered at the meeting include the Caricom Single Market and Economy, banking, crime and security issues, non-communicable diseases, free movement of people, the regional economy, and the burgeoning re

Monaco has most millionaires in Europe - but London not far behind

One in three people in Mediterranean principality are millionaires, while London is fourth and Edinburgh 16th , with Dublin surprise entry in top 10

Tax Havens Played Prominent Role In Bhs Scandal, Charities Say

Johnston said the report exposed “the prominent role played by British overseas tax havens such as the British Virgin Islands".

PM Harris Reports Early Growth For St. Kitts-Nevis In 2016

Revised data from the Statistics Department reveal for the first quarter of 2016 real GDP was estimated to have grown by about 3.3 percent.

UK Minister confirms commitment to Cayman Islands, OTs

Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin wrote back to the Baroness congratulating her on her appointment as Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Nations.

Guernsey Continues To Stand Strong

Other developments have come in the form of the manager led product (MLP), which is aimed at AIFMs establishing themselves in Guernsey

Calls to reframe BOT-UK relationship: 'Territories are now more strategically important to Britain'

The OTS are now more strategically important to Britain than ever before

Swiss get 'largely compliant' rating for tax assistance - finance ministry

The Global Forum in 2013 had said Switzerland was among the countries that did not meet international standards on tax transparency

BARBADOS: Central Bank report is bad news

Despite the CCB’s announcement of 1.3 per cent growth in the first half of this year compared to 0.5 per cent during the corresponding period last year, the BLP today pointed to a number of worrying trends.

Why Form A Captive Insurance Company In Barbados?

This development is not by chance - successive governments have created a legislative framework and business infrastructure geared towards encouraging foreign investment, which has contributed to the island having this well-deserved reputation.

Banks Abandon The Caribbean, Local Bitcoin Exchange Experiences 33% Increase In Users Every Month Since February

In the Caribbean, where many small countries with poorer populations reside close to each other, the problem is getting so bad that local businesses regularly have a hard time receiving remittances and paying suppliers outside of their own country

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