Managers of Wealth Offshore

Substance Drives Up Interest In Guernsey

Fiona Le Poidevin, the former Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, explains why issues of substance are driving up interest among fund managers in the potential upside of relocating to Guernsey.

The Best Of Both Worlds In Guernsey

Jo Stoddart of Quintessential Relocation Consultants considers some of the reasons why financiers would look to relocate to Guernsey.

Mauritius Overtakes Singapore as the Largest Source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India

Recent figures released by the Government of India*, show that in the third quarter of 2014 Mauritius regained its number one position in respect of being the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India.

Further Financial Sector Shrink Expected In 2015

The Bahamas Financial Services Union’s president said yesterday further job losses in the sector were likely in 2015.

Puerto Rico tops list of 25 best Caribbean islands list

Puerto Rico ranked first on the list of 25 best Caribbean islands published Friday by Business Insider magazine.

James River. Not a hedge fund but maybe a hedge fund insurer?

Bermuda domiciled specialty excess and surplus lines insurance firm James River Group Holdings Ltd., has a hedge fund pedigree and employs an investment strategy that sees it allocate assets to alternative investments, but it is no hedge fund the firm ins

Inadequate pension contributions: The coming crisis

According to a poll conducted in 2006, one in five Americans believed the most practical way to fund their retirement was through winning the lottery.

Legal Swiss Cheese

Trademark lawsuits can be a little dry, but a California case in the fall has drawn attention not only because it involved John Wayne and a whiskey named “Duke,” but also because it highlights a growing tussle over legal ethics.

Jersey companies listing on the world’s stock exchanges

Carey Olsen acts for more LSE main market and AIM clients than any other offshore law firm.

BDO sees accelerated growth in Guernsey

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO Limited has announced a year of steady growth in 2014 as its UK parent company and the BDO International network report accelerated growth and profitability for the last financial year.

Guernsey’s economy shows signs of recovery despite protests -FT

Six years on from the global crisis, Guernsey’s comfortable, slow-paced lifestyle remains largely intact.

Good overall performance for Jersey’s finance industry as funds figures reach five year high

The latest figures for all sectors of Jersey’s finance industry reflect an overall good performance, led by the funds sector where the value of funds business in Jersey reached the highest level in five years.

PCI & ACI Estimates for November 2014

November’s estimates for the ARC Private Client Indices (PCI) and the ARC Charity Indices (ACI) are now available for download from www.SUGGESTUS.com.

Economic Ties: Nigeria, State Of Jersey Set For Bilateral Relations

Nigeria is set to establish bilateral relations, especially on economic ties with the State of Jersey, the biggest territory in the Channel Islands.

Qunar Cayman Islands Scheduled to Post Earnings on Monday

Qunar Cayman Islands is scheduled to release its Q314 earnings data on Monday, December 1st.

AIFMD fuels strong growth in European fund domiciles, says ALFI

The introduction of the AIFMD has fuelled strong growth in European fund domiciles, with the number of alternative investment funds increasing by 10% since 2010, and assets under management increasing by 13%.

Jersey’s AA+ Credit Rating Reaffirmed

The credit rating was first assigned in November 2013 and the rating process is repeated annually with an update every six months.

2014 Set To Be Peak Year For Offshore Dealmaking - Appleby

The latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that provides data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in the major offshore financial centres, focuses on transactions announced during the third quarter of 2014.

Overall Tax Cost and Compliance Burden Lower for Businesses Around the World - PwC

Paying taxes has become easier over the past year for medium-sized companies around the world, the latest report from the World Bank Group and PwC finds.

Global Ultra Wealthy Population Reaches Record High Of 211,275 Individuals With Combined Net Worth Of Nearly US$30 Trillion

The Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014, released today, shows that 12,040 new ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals were minted this year, pushing the global UHNW population to a record 211,275, a 6% increase from 2013.

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