12/28/2016
Millions flow to European money havens
The total amount of funds going overseas has risen steadily at about 5 per cent a year
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/27/2016
S&P upgrades Sagicor after move from Barbados base
In a separate statement on SLIB, Perez and Palacios said: “We're keeping our 'BB-' ratings on Barbados-based insurer SLIB on Credit Watch"
12/27/2016
Is robotic technology the future of wealth management? Comment from Hugh Mullan, NED of Multrees Investor Services
“Robo-advice as a term is everywhere. Over time, it will undoubtedly help firms offer services at lower fees or in higher volumes. However, using algorithms to drive client solutions for higher value or more complex and sophisticated client needs is
12/26/2016
Top financial reads for the Christmas holidays by Penny Lovell
The city feels noticeably subdued in the final few days before Christmas. The tubes and roads are quieter, shops almost appear more bearable and for sure the sensible souls amongst us have already clocked off for Christmas.
12/26/2016
Panama Papers: What happened next?
How did it happen?
12/23/2016
Asset Allocation Trends of Sovereign Wealth Funds, Focus on Private Market Capabilities
SWFs cited a wide range of factors that led to success in private markets
12/22/2016
IOSCO monitors growing use of automated advice tools to protect investors
A growing number of retail investors, whether by preference or because they consider the services of traditional intermediaries too expensive or extensive for their needs, also prefer to manage their own portfolios using online tools.
12/22/2016
Graham Sheward: “Mauritius offers unparalleled opportunities for African investments”
What would you say are the main strengths of Mauritius as an IFC?
12/21/2016
Sanlam Private Wealth 2017 Outlook
While most people would prefer to close the door on 2016 and never look back, the reality is that the drama of last year is yet to fully unfold.
12/21/2016
Panama Papers, tax havens and the global fight against corruption
From the world famous Panama Canal to the pristine blue beaches and casinos, Panama is home to 3.9 million people.
12/21/2016
It's a Small World by Geoff Cook
Our recent reports on the value of Jersey to Britain and Europe highlighted the role that globalisation is playing as a driver for change and how it’s impacting cross-border investment flows.
12/20/2016
Premier promotes island in New York
It broadcasts to a listening audience in the New York metropolitan area.
12/19/2016
Dark data: The elusive black swan and financial fraud, part 1 by Michael Maxwell, IBM
Not that long ago, payment operations teams thought black swans were so rare they likely didn't exist.
12/16/2016
ILS: island seen having edge over London
Draft UK regulations on ILS were issued last month
12/14/2016
Major Giving Reaches an All-Time High
Ultra-Wealthy Individuals Donate Nearly US$30 million Over the Course of Their Lifetimes
12/14/2016
High-Value Residents regime attracts businesses and jobs to Jersey
The review team from Jersey’s Taxes Office, supported by officials from across States departments, concluded that the latest version of the regime was more effective than previous regimes
12/14/2016
Carey Olsen is top adviser for funds in the Channel Islands
It's a similar story in Jersey where we are the number one adviser for new regulated funds, advising more than twice that of our nearest competitor.
12/14/2016
London outrun by Bermuda on catastrophe bonds
Regulatory pace limits UK capital’s ambition for $70bn market
12/13/2016
One in six foreign UK landowners use IoM companies
Results from mass tax jurisdiction study published
12/12/2016
Will Santa Claus bring festive gifts for investors? by Penny Lovell
Believe it or not, there is also similar discussion taking place among investors