06/03/2014
In the global deVere Group survey of 880 high-net-worth clients, when asked to reveal their number one investing mistake before seeking professional advice from deVere, 23 per cent cited failing to adequately diversify their portfolio.
06/02/2014
A good starting point is to recognise that there is no single definition of cloud, nor is there a unifying set of criteria that banks and other financial institutions use when making their decision.
06/02/2014
Data behind the rapid growth in sensors, uploadable / findable / shareable data, data mining tools and pattern recognition
05/28/2014
Coming in a tie for second were Aruba and the Cayman Islands, of which 74 percent of the population were internet users.
05/23/2014
In its report, S&P noted: “The ratings on Jersey reflect our view of its high wealth, strong fiscal flexibility, and public-policy stability.”
05/22/2014
The majority of offshore mergers and acquisitions once again involved Cayman Islands registered entities in the first quarter of 2014, accounting for about a third of the volume and value of the deals.
05/21/2014
Total deal value across offshore jurisdictions increased a dramatic 79% in the first quarter of 2014 when compared to the same period last year and was the highest it has been since the end of 2012
05/19/2014
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 first quarter of 2014, a period in which the firm o
05/19/2014
The rich are going to be heavily impacted by ongonig regulatory change
An international law firm network has canvassed its members to see what trends are predicted for the next 20 years.
05/16/2014
The Barclay Brothers are the richest residents in the Channel Islands.
05/16/2014
The Social Security Funds have been consolidated into the States Accounts for the first time in 2013
05/14/2014
Global survey finds two in five businesses open to outsourcing
New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report reveals that two in five business leaders globally either currently use outsource back office processes.
05/13/2014
Bahamas exploring consulate in Dubai option
Fred Mitchell, Minister of Foreign Affairs, center, along with Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, paid a courtesy call on the President of Qatar Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani following the opening of the Doha Economic Forum in Doh
05/08/2014
According to a study released by SEI, NPG Wealth Management, and Scorpio Partnership, the world’s millionaires increase assets held at a wealth manager by 18% over a 20 year relationship.
05/07/2014
Experts from PwC addressed leading Isle of Man non-executive board members on recent developments crucial to Island businesses at a special breakfast briefing, organised by PwC.
05/07/2014
NatWest said they are the only bank providing clients with a multi-currency app
05/07/2014
Hey big spender -Bermuda is #1 in the world
Bermudians are right at the top of the tree when it comes to material well-being
05/02/2014
Labuan IBFC targets up to 12,000 firms by year-end
Having breached the 10,000 mark for the number of companies at the end of 2013 to 10,638, Labuan International Business and Financial Centre is hopeful of growing the number further by 9% by the end of this year.
05/02/2014
Andrea Leadsom’s Guernsey cream
The main paymaster has been a Bloomsbury-based company called Gloucester Research
05/02/2014
Not the enemy – why IFCs are key to the rejuvenation of the global economy
The many financial institutions, multinational corporations, investment funds and other market participants that invest in these economies and drive growth know that IFCs continue to play a leading role in the global economic recovery.