12/01/2013
Is it dollars or nothing for St. Maarten?
The reluctance in some sectors in the community to take an active stance baffles outsiders, who ask why the business community isn’t demanding this change.
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12/01/2013
Swiss banks, Bern, the US: tough friendships
Longtime friends but not lovers: the US-Swiss relationship has always had its ups and downs
11/30/2013
Costa Rica Seeks More Investment From China
The gathering is part of the two-day 7th China-Latin America and the Caribbean Business Summit that is under way.
11/26/2013
Overseas Territories outline road map for the future
They described nationality and immigration as "difficult and sensitive issues," and noted: "International talent can help grow economies and create local employment.
11/24/2013
Jersey Finance welcomes S&P rating
In addition, S&P has also given Jersey a ‘stable outlook’ and a short term rating of A-1+, again the highest level possible.
11/20/2013
Dangers of Legacy Systems and Benefits of State-of-the-Art Technology
SimCorp have released an in-depth video titled “What are the consequences of running on a legacy system?
11/20/2013
What It's Like To Live On A Tiny British Island In The Middle Of The Pacific
Those looking to live permanently on Pitcairn without prior family ties to the island are required to submit an application to the Island Council and the Governor.
11/20/2013
Barbados Downgraded Again by Standard & Poor’s
Having lost its prized investment grade credit rating last year, Barbados has been dealt another blow by Standard & Poor’s
11/16/2013
Cayman Islands see positive growth in Q2 2013
The Economics and Statistics Office revised its Q1 2013 GDP contraction from –0.4% to –0.6% q-o-q, and reported 1.2% q-o-q growth in Q2, which is consistent with the seasonal growth pattern.
11/12/2013
Cayman remains offshore M&A leader
The Cayman Islands maintained its position as the most popular offshore jurisdiction for dealmaking in the third quarter of 2013.
11/12/2013
KPMG expert: Bermuda can benefit from global spread of ILS
A booming market in insurance linked securities in South Korea could bring extra business to Bermuda
11/09/2013
Jersey seeks slice of capital action
The tiny island of Jersey, a powerhouse of international offshore finance that has been increasingly successful in attracting funds from Arabian Gulf states
11/07/2013
Banking Competition Back in Panama
Panama’s banking sector is again the focus of foreign buyers.
11/06/2013
Statement by the European Commission, ECB and IMF on the Second Review Mission to Cyprus
The program’s objectives are to restore financial sector stability, strengthen public finance sustainability, and adopt structural reforms to support long-run growth, while protecting the welfare of the population.
11/05/2013
Jersey's External Relations Minister to visit United Arab Emirates
The External Relations Minister of the State of Jersey, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, will visit the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 13 November 2013. He will meet Government and senior commercial figures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and will visit the Al Ain Z
11/03/2013
Antigua And Barbuda – Muzzling The So Inconvenient Truth!
Fourteen years ago, Douglas W. Payne of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and author of "Storm Watch: Democracy in the Caribbean", publicly exposed the "Failings of Governance in Antigua & Barbuda".
11/02/2013
Thinking big: Liechtenstein's art deal with China
Tiny Liechtenstein is hoping to catch China's eye with a loan of 100 artworks from its vast royal collection
10/29/2013
The top spots for making friends, getting rich and raising kids
Thailand leads the way when it comes to quality of life and a good social scene, while Switzerland is top for making money and Germany for raising children
10/29/2013
Palau, Tonga, and Vanuatu lead business performance
IFC is working with a number of Pacific governments on projects that will help improve their investment climate and make it easier to do business.
10/28/2013
Jamaica, Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago Lead Caribbean in Improving Business Climate
A new World Bank Group report finds that in the Caribbean region* three economies-The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago-took steps to improve their business regulatory environment over the past year.