Managers of Wealth Offshore

First Look At The Bank Of N.T. Butterfield & Son IPO

NTB has filed for an IPO with a $100 million placeholder.

Pressure on margins seen as most important issue by Jersey businesses

23 per cent of respondents had cited business growth as the top issue.

Aligning the organization for its digital future

Findings from the 2016 digital business global executive study and research report

"Plan ahead: It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark" Richard Cushing

Enthralled by the continuous flow of medals coming back to Team GB, we've been reflecting here at Close Brothers on the origins of this success and how such a dramatic change of pace has occurred.

Will Barbados ever recover?

That’s because, numerically and in terms of income, the middle-income households are the population cohort that consume the most and therefore use the most foreign exchange.

Panama's banking system grows by more than $4bn in first half of 2016, but profits drop thanks to new red tape

In particular, loan portfolios grew by 7.2 per cent

Offshore jurisdictions unshaken by Brexit

Brexit may be a limited threat and may create opportunities for prosperity

Tax dodging will carry on despite Theresa May’s 100 per cent fine

The government's record on tax avoidance is awful. We need an independent alternative.

Substance continues to be a key focus for funds sector – white paper reveals

The Guernsey Finance white paper Investment funds - why substance is key, written by funds journalist Kirstie Brewer, examines how the need to prove that an offshore fund manager has the necessary ‘substance’ to its business dealings and funct

New figures confirm Jersey is continuing to attract new AIFMs - Appleby

Figures revealed for Jersey-registered alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) show a continuing rise in the six months to 30 June 2016.

Money remains the biggest conversation taboo for high net worth individuals - but this is changing

Money is becoming less of a conversation taboo for high net worth individuals but it still remains the most awkward topic, reveals a new global poll.

Steep drop for Barbados in Doing Business Report

Government has since scrapped that controversial Municipal Solid Waste Tax.

How are the Channel Islands dealing with Brexit?

This was welcomed by the islands’ financial industry as it would further strengthen its standing globally.

Guernsey & Brexit

This factsheet examines the current state of play.

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.

Comment, Analysis & Research