Managers of Wealth Offshore

MONEYVAL publishes positive report on Guernsey’s high standards

The MONEYVAL evaluation took place throughout 2014-15 and included an on-Island assessment in October 2014.

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Labuan IBFC recognised as leading global Islamic wealth management centre

The survey, which reached more than 10,000 respondents globally, was aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards Islamic wealth management in order to better understand the demand for Shariah compliant wealth management services with

IFAs Face Offshore Pension Transfer Problems

One of the sticking points for international IFAs is switching a UK final salary pension to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme.

Guernsey remains out in front for LSE listings

LSE data shows that at the end of December 2015 there were 129 Guernsey-incorporated entities listed on the Main Market

Rise in global wealth of top 1 per cent is harmful to the wellbeing of remaining 99 per cent, shows new research from Oxford Profess

New research by Professor at Said Business School, University of Oxford, identifies worrying relationship between the rise in wealth of top 1 per cent and issues of public health and productivity

Business down 40 per cent in Labuan

Oil is the lifeblood of Labuan and the drastic drop in the commodity’s price has affected the international offshore financial centre and tax haven.

A Baker, A Cherry Placer or Julius Baer?

As the new year begins and resolutions to become fighting fit are considered (and quietly discarded!), in the world of wealth management and private banking, budgets are being set, business development and strategy plans are being put in motion and the su

Successful EU marketing by Jersey fund managers evidenced by sustained growth in AIFMD private placement statistics

Jersey saw some significant private equity and real estate fund launches towards the end of 2015

Global Asset Managers Rising to Challenges of 2016

Across globe downward pressure on fees set to intensify

Q1 2016 Intermediary Investment Update - 7IM

Take the European stockmarket, for instance. It powered ahead in the first quarter of 2015, as Europe finally seemed to have got its act together (economically speaking) and European companies showed signs of a good year for corporate profits.

Growing challenge of how to sustain wealth in Asia

Stable economy, investment schemes… and that amazing sunshine?

Island boasts eight in top 200 power women

The list includes views from some of the awardees on issues like quotas for women, their role models and charity work.

What’s in store for 2016: 3 key trends

Whilst there are big expectations for blockchain in 2016, there are still many unanswered questions when it comes to the technology’s applicability to T2S.

Estimates for the Private Client Indices and ARC Charity Indices

December and the fourth quarter's estimates for the Private Client Indices and the ARC Charity Indices are now available on www.suggestus.com.

Year 2015: Lowest property tax cost in Monaco, Dubai; London prime city for wealthy

“As we enter a new era of rising interest rates, greater regulation and potentially lower returns, it will be interesting to see which cities’ prime residential markets will outperform. Events in the world’s two largest economies look se

Offshore savings outperformed the markets last year

But due to most stock markets ending 2015 nearly where they started measured in their domestic currencies

For the Wealthiest, a Private Tax System That Saves Them Billions

The very richest are able to quietly shape tax policy that will allow them to shield billions in income.

10 Best Tax Havens in the World

For individuals, the best tax havens offer low or no taxes on capital gains, interest, inheritance and even personal income. Corporations can also save billions in taxes by reporting profits to subsidiaries in countries with favorable corporate taxes and

Barclays Compass: developed markets to lead growth opporunities in q1 2016

The Q1 2016 Compass report highlighted that key commodities, such as oil and copper, are close to bottoming out, while gold remains vulnerable to the impending interest rates hike.

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