Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bahamas Losing 2/3 Of 'Best And Brightest'

This is worrisome because one of the few non-controversial stylised facts in economic growth literature is the positive contribution of education to economic growth

Up to 25% Of Top 50 Global Banks Will Launch A Banking App Store by 2016 – Gartner

The explosive growth of apps is causing significant challenges for the banking industry, according to Gartner, Inc.

Number of asset managers to halve by 2030 - KPMG

Half of the firms in the global asset management industry will be gone by 2030 as new technology, demographic shifts and changing social habits transform the industry

Middle East investors expected to spend US$180 billion in global real estate markets over next decade

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 .

Banks unaffected by Bermuda downgrade

Fitch Ratings issued statements on the Bank of NT Butterfield and Bermuda Commercial Bank this week.

Global private wealth rises to $152tn

"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.

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

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.

Jersey Bond issue set to tap $100trn market

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

Millionaires reveal their top five past investing mistakes

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.

Cloud – what is it not good for?

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.

2014 Internet Trends

Data behind the rapid growth in sensors, uploadable / findable / shareable data, data mining tools and pattern recognition

St. Kitts and Nevis has highest percentage of internet users in the Caribbean

Coming in a tie for second were Aruba and the Cayman Islands, of which 74 percent of the population were internet users.

Jersey’s AA+ credit rating with stable outlook confirmed

In its report, S&P noted: “The ratings on Jersey reflect our view of its high wealth, strong fiscal flexibility, and public-policy stability.”

Cayman Islands continues to dominate offshore M&As

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.

Appleby report: Total deal value across offshore jurisdictions increases

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

Total offshore deal value increased a dramatic 79% in the first quarter of 2014 - 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 first quarter of 2014, a period in which the firm o

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