10/07/2014
RBC economist sees soft growth for Cayman economy
Estimates by the Economics and Statistics Office for a 1.9 percent growth of the Cayman Islands economy this year are about average in the Caribbean region.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/06/2014
Channel Islands tumble down Global Financial Centres Index
Having dominated the offshore category in the Global Financial Centres Index for the last seven years, Jersey and Guernsey have tumbled down the offshore rankings in the GCFI 16 (September 2014 edition) - falling to 5th and 7th positions respectively, the
10/01/2014
Cayman Islands: Time for a change
A man with one watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches can never be sure.
09/24/2014
Guernsey relocations expert wins industry awards
The company, which was founded in Guernsey in 2010 and now works across the Channel Islands, won both the property finder award for its work with private clients and the destination services provider award for services delivered in Guernsey and Jersey on
09/24/2014
Allianz unveiles fifth edition of its 'Global Wealth Report'
Based on the findings of the report, the global gross financial assets of private households grew by 9.9 percent in 2013, the highest rate of growth since 2003.
09/18/2014
The first ever global study of family offices released today
This report provides an analysis and evaluation of the current and prospective outlook of family offices around the world.
09/17/2014
World's Billionaire Club Expands By 7%
The combined wealth of the world’s billionaires increased by 12% to US$7.3 trillion
09/16/2014
Safety and security remains the most important factor for private banking clients
The research was conducted by the Leadership Factor, the UK’s leading customer survey specialist, and involved a sample of Nedbank Private Wealth’s high net worth private banking clients.
09/16/2014
Asset Risk Consultants releases details of improved Suggestus platform
The research portal is already used by over 1,200 regulated wealth advisors.
09/11/2014
Offshore Deals Continue To Rise - Appleby
The combined value of deals across offshore jurisdictions in the second quarter of 2014 jumped 23% over the previous one, making it one of the highest value quarters of the past decade, according to a report released today [Sept 11] by Appleby.
09/11/2014
Jersey: Back To The Beginning
The downturn, from peak to trough, was much deeper than previously, with the economy shedding 7.2 per cent of GDP since 2008 compared to 5.9 per cent in the 1979 downturn and just 2.4 per cent post 1990.
09/10/2014
EY report: Cayman Islands should sell assets, outsource services
‘Headcount’ reductions planned for several agencies
09/07/2014
This Island Trumps Nigeria, SA As Most Competitive African Economy
The report titled ‘Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014′ showed that Africa’s economic powerhouses are not competitive enough and this may affect the long-term growth of these economies.
09/07/2014
Trinidad and Tobago: Banks face increasing competition from capital markets - Ernst & Young
Tapering has been particularly challenging for them as the continued economic slowdown puts pressure on borrowers,
09/05/2014
The Insurance Industry in the Cayman Islands, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018
At end of 2012, there were a total of 768 insurance companies operating in the Cayman Islands
09/03/2014
Malta: Regulation A Key Driver In Malta Fund Segment
In an extensive feature carried by the August edition of the FTSE Global Markets publication, MFSA Chairman Professor Joseph Bannister looks into the recent positive developments in the asset management sector
08/28/2014
Swiss Banks Lost $383 Billion Funds Amid Probes, PwC Says
The Swiss private banking center has faced enormous challenges since 2008
08/28/2014
Invest Grand Bahama Unit: Getting the Word Out
GBPA’s recent participation at the 21st SourceDirect, and ASD Trade Shows and Conferences in Las Vegas, Nevada, served to reiterate Freeport’s strengths as a major linchpin for value-addition, assembly and distribution between emerging product
08/21/2014
In the 30th anniversary year of Jersey's trusts law, how can the island stay ahead of the game?
What does the future holds for Jersey's trust sector, which has its origins in the 12th century Crusades and has been a key part of the island's wealth management industry for 30 years? That's the question posed by Connect magazine to indus
08/21/2014
Guernsey’s finance sector adds less to economy in 2013
Guernsey’s financial sector contributed 1.3% less to its gross domestic product in 2013 than in the previous year