04/01/2014
Which of the Channel Islands' routes to market work best for funds investors in the real world?
Recent developments in the UK have had a significant impact on the way in which Channel Island investment funds can be sold into the UK market.
03/31/2014
Why Business Process Outsourcing?
As a business leader, you face more challenges than ever from competitors, regulators, customers and shareholders.
03/31/2014
The first quarter of 2014 has seen a flurry of international transactions involving BVI law firms and using BVI structures.
03/26/2014
The rankings, which are produced by Z/Yen Group Ltd., are based on a range of factors, including the business environment of a jurisdiction, transparency of taxation, human capital, infrastructure, reputation and market access.
03/24/2014
Premier Alden McLaughlin is in London this week to attend a meeting of the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group and meet Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials.
03/24/2014
Funds professionals are anticipating particular growth in the real estate and private equity asset classes, according to the results of a poll held at the Jersey Finance Annual London Funds Conference.
03/24/2014
Here we provide an update on the fast moving pace of events surrounding new sanctions imposed since that time and as relevant to the jurisdictions we advise on.
03/21/2014
The two biggest problems to most offshore structures is Reporting & Liquidity.
03/21/2014
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03/20/2014
Cayman ranks 3rd in Americas
Cayman remains a strong force among the leading financial centres in the world.
03/20/2014
2014 UK Budget - RBC Wealth Management comments on the impact on the Channel Islands
Richard Brook, Head of Tax, RBC Wealth Management reacts to key announcements in the 2014 UK Budget:
03/20/2014
The use of off shore companies in Islamic finance is driven by many of the same factors as in conventional banking, as tax efficiency, bankruptcy-remoteness and privacy are considerations common to most cross-border transactions.
03/19/2014
More than 560 representatives from the captive insurance industry attended the conference, a record number for the event, hosted under the theme ‘Captives: Global Opportunities and Solutions’.
03/19/2014
Investors Moving Toward a "Risk-off" Position Amid Geopolitical Unrest - BofA Merrill Lynch
Global investors are moving toward a "risk off" stance, taking on greater protection as the prospect of geopolitical instability grows, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for March.
03/18/2014
Captive Managers Handpick Cayman
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has licenced three new captive managers, filtering global captive business into one cohesive domicile.
03/18/2014
Fund Structures for Family Offices by Joe Truelove, Carey Group
Here are his thoughts on why family offices may be turning to fund like structures.
03/18/2014
The U.S. Virgin Islands is attempting to lure small businesses with substantial corporate tax breaks, in a bid to create jobs and diversify the tiny territory’s $4.2 billion economy.
03/18/2014
The remainder (46%) see smaller banks capturing share through increasing differentiation. Executives are also divided as to the threat posed by non-traditional new players: while 55% believe they pose a threat to traditional banks, 31% believe they presen
03/17/2014
Our third Global Consumer Banking Survey looks at banking through the lens of the customer. How do customers perceive their banks? What services do they expect their banks to provide? How well do their banks deliver on promises?
03/17/2014
The use of o ff shore companies in Islamic fi nance is driven by many of the same factors as in conventional banking, as tax e ffi ciency, bankruptcy-remoteness and privacy are considerations common to most cross-border transactions.