Managers of Wealth Offshore

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

Banking Competition Back in Panama

Panama’s banking sector is again the focus of foreign buyers.

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.

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

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".

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

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

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.

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.

Navigating Emerging Markets - Acquisition International by Walkers Global

Latin America remains a hot destination for investment, however particular challenges exist in this unique market.

Could the Channel Islands ‘do a Cyprus’?

“I’ve no fears about banking stability here.

Time for Fiscal Experiments to be Unwound Says Butterfield Asset Management Chief

The economies of the world need to be driven by economic fundamentals to achieve growth, rather than the supply of cheap money.

There's More to Mauritius - Conyers Dill & Pearman

"Strategically important offshore jurisdiction for both India and Africa.”

Jersey’s finance industry contributes some 40% of total GVA

Jersey Finance has issued the following comment in response to the latest economic performance figures to be issued by the States of Jersey.

Banks are still "too big to fail", says SNB chairman

Authorities have been grappling since the collapse of U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers five years ago with the question of how banks regarded as systemically important, or too-big-to-fail, can be recapitalised without causing panic or needing taxpaye

Hedge Fund vs. Family Office

The SEC, having feasted upon the flesh of Swiss bankers, stood upright, wiped its blood-stained mouth on the back of its hand, cleared its throat, spat, pulled up its collar against the bitter north wind, and chuckling softly under its breath, slipped uns

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