Managers of Wealth Offshore

Bahamas Gains Captives Boost

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’.

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.

Captive Managers Handpick Cayman

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has licenced three new captive managers, filtering global captive business into one cohesive domicile.

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.

The US Virgin Islands' Business Lure

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.

Over half of retail banking executives think non-traditional financial services providers are a threat to traditional banks - PwC

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

Winning through customer experience - Ernst & Young

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?

Islamic finance: From the Cayman Islands to the Middle East and beyond - Harneys

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.

US Virgin Islands “Open For Business”

United States Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh led a two-day economic mission to New York City last week.

Uncertainty of the Bitcoin Network by Stephanie Hodnett, SS&C

The idea of a virtual currency is clearly an appealing one for those who mistrust their national currency, the traditional banking system, or who seek a means of circumventing inflation or capital controls.

Why Bitcoin Isn't Dead Yet

The digital cryptocurrency which may or may not have been founded in 2009 by a 64-year-old Japanese recluse — was hit by the biggest challenge it's faced so far when Mt. Gox, the world's largest bitcoin exchange.

Money is the last social taboo for the rich, reveals deVere study

Money is the most uncomfortable topic of conversation for six out of ten high-net-worth individuals, according to a new international poll.

Who is the reclusive billionaire creator of Bitcoin?

Strangely, nobody knows who created it

Using Performance Analytics to Attract and Retain Clients by Phil Banas

Today's marketplace provides investment firms with a wide range of asset classes to help them to manage money effectively.

Bio-Bank Plans $3.5m Bahamian Investment

A US-based company is planning to invest $3.5 million in setting-up a regional bio-bank centre in the Bahamas, with the inaugural laboratory set to employ between 12-14 people. 

IoD Jersey Director of the Year awards

The IoD's Jersey branch is looking to recognise unsung heroes and heroines from all areas of the economy - private, public and third sectors - in its annual awards.

Skipton International strengthens its position as a leading Channel Islands’ bank

Skipton International has consolidated its position as the lender of choice in the Channel Islands in 2013, growing its mortgage business by 10% on the previous year and further bolstering its deposit taking activities.

Bahamas: Minister Pinder speaks on international aspects of financial services

Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder said, on February 20, 2014, that the international landscape for financial services continues to change extremely rapidly and his Ministry continues to actively follow and engage on issues emanating from the Glob

Global assets under management to exceed $100 trillion by 2020: PwC

Global assets under management (AuM) will rise to around $101.7 trillion by 2020, from a 2012 total of $63.9 trillion, says a PwC report released today. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 6%.

Government reiterates that Bank of Bahamas is safe

Bahamas government has again sought to reassure nationals that it was not interfering in the operations of the Bank of Bahamas in which it has 65 per cent majority share holding.

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