06/16/2014
Middle Eastern investors are expected to spendUS$180 billion in commercial real estate markets outside of their own region over the next decade, according to the latest research from global property advisor CBRE .
06/11/2014
Fitch Ratings issued statements on the Bank of NT Butterfield and Bermuda Commercial Bank this week.
06/10/2014
"In nearly all countries, the growth of private wealth was driven by the strong rebound in equity markets that began in the second half of 2012," the firm said in its report.
06/06/2014
The Midas Touch - Wealth preservation and the world's high-net-worth investors
The priorities for a high-net-worth individual (HNWI) are: protecting their wealth in order to afford a comparable lifestyle throughout their retirement, actively growing their assets to support the needs of their families, and leaving an adequate estate
06/04/2014
Where is the cheapest place to buy citizenship?
It is a cliche used from Bond to Bourne: the classic spy image of a suitcase filled with cash and multiple passports for a quick getaway.
06/03/2014
An FT story caught my eye this evening with the headline "Jersey launches first sovereign bond to strong demand" It appears the attractions of the Jersey Bond issue designed to fund long term social housing capital projects has been recognised b
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.