03/07/2016
The most dangerous word in investment by Tim Price
“China’s surplus capacity in steelmaking, for example, is bigger than the entire steel production of Japan, America and Germany combined.” - The Economist magazine, February 27th, 2016.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/04/2016
20 Caribbean, Latin American Nations Named Major Money Laundering Countries
Antigua and Barbuda made the list again because the U.S. government says its offshore center continues to be vulnerable to money laundering and other financial crimes.
03/04/2016
Jersey business to benefit from Deloitte NED expertise
The team is well-versed in topics such as the board’s role in cyber risk oversight
03/03/2016
Offshore Deal Value Rises 56 Percent In 2015
Average deal size reaches new high, Appleby report finds
03/02/2016
Regulatory risks still dominate in Cayman
Regulation, which dominated previous results of the biannual survey, dropped to third place.
03/01/2016
The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function
“My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.” - Charles Kettering.
03/01/2016
‘No certainty’ border would remain open after Brexit – UK Govt
A British exit from the bloc could lead to 10 years or more of damaging uncertainty while a new relationship with both the EU and other countries was negotiated, the report concluded.
03/01/2016
From Trust to Loyalty - CFA Institute
Transparency and cyber security are key concerns among investors.
03/01/2016
Before Investing in Africa, Investors Need to Shed Two Major Misconceptions
This is what our business is: to advise companies and individuals how the Mauritius financial center can help to do that and then, if they’re interested, form a company in Mauritius to do that.
03/01/2016
The 13 tax havens where rich Indians stash their money
The Modi government is hoping to choke India's black-money culture with mandatory tax number declarations for people shopping with large sums
02/26/2016
CDB predicts slower economic growth for region
The advice came yesterday from the Caribbean Development Bank which said that overall growth remained sluggish.
02/26/2016
Port Louis ranked first in Africa for the quality of living and personal safety survey
Port Louis is ranked 83rd in the world in quality of living and 59th globally in personal safety.
02/26/2016
RWC Partners to bring Asia Long/Short Strategy to UCITS
The team is already managing over $1.6bn in long-only and long/short Emerging, Frontier and Asia equity funds.
02/25/2016
China has more billionaires than US: Report
The Hurun Global Rich List 2016 ranked 2188 billionaires from 68 countries, up 99 from last year, in another record-breaking year for the world’s billionaires.
02/25/2016
Cayman’s economy grows in first three quarters of 2015
Minister Archer also indicated that economic growth in Cayman “was achieved in the midst of continued improvement in our fiscal performance.
02/24/2016
Speakers announced for Jersey NED forum
The event is aimed at non-executive directors in the Channel Islands, with a particular focus on Jersey.
02/23/2016
Cayman Islands: Surge Predicted In Global Assets Under Management
The report also predicts that alongside rising assets, there will be rising costs.
02/23/2016
A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Pillar Insurance Ltd.
The company also benefits from its low cost, direct distribution system and stable membership.
02/23/2016
Big Is Back: Private Equity In Cayman
The number of Cayman Islands exempted limited partnerships, the primary Cayman Islands vehicle through which private equity funds and investments are structured, has been rising steadily.
02/22/2016
Research reveals AIFMD having little impact on US manager attitudes towards Europe
The ‘Impact of AIFMD on the European & US alternative fund industries’ research, conducted by IFI Global and sponsored by fund and corporate service provider Crestbridge, was published last month.