Managers of Wealth Offshore

IoD Convention 2021 - Governance

The Nation Brand Index ranks a jurisdiction’s attractiveness and success based on six key areas: people, tourism, exports, governance, investment and heritage.

Bahamas Health System to adapt to climate change

Current lessons from Hurricane Dorian are poignant reminders of the dire need for health facilities that are prepared for climate change.

It’s Better, to build, in The Bahamas!

Developers in The Bahamas typically negotiate very favourable terms in a Heads of Agreement with the Government that is always looking for foreign direct investment.

Guernsey: New Promoters In Guernsey

In the case of registered funds, the administrator is required to certify at the time of the application that it has undertaken due diligence on the promoter.

"Unexpected" rate rise unlikely to affect buoyant market locally

The Bank raised rates from 0.1% to 0.25% following the release of data which showed prices climbing at around 5% - faster than for 10 years.

Zero taxes, golf and beach houses create a crypto island paradise

After a meteoric year, cryptocurrency investors are relocating to Puerto Rico for its savings on individual and corporate taxes.

World economy set to exceed $100 trillion for the first time next year: Economic wrap

The head of Norway’s wealth fund said that financial markets are set to experience weak returns in the next decade and that inflation is the main hurdle ahead.

Cayman Annual inflation up 6.2% last quarter

Now it looks as though these inflation estimates are too low.

Walkers Fundamentals White Paper 2021 – Regional Update: Americas

The resulting surge of interest in Bermuda as a jurisdiction for Fintech businesses

Top 5 concerns for UK Fund Managers for 2022

Covid and its effect on travel, have had a severe impact on fund raising for both new fund managers and follow on funds.

Bank One recognised as 'Best Trade Finance bank in Mauritius'

The award recognises our ability to understand the challenges facing our clients and to offer market solutions tailored to client needs.

From Jersey to Africa: Standard Bank marks milestone in Jersey

From Jersey to Africa, a tale of endless opportunity.

Halt to tourism weighed on Cayman economy, despite strong construction and finance sectors

Healthcare and social services activity, as well as government services, responded to the pandemic with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.2%, respectively.

CI banks 'to benefit from predicted global growth'

Supply chain disruption was highlighted as an increasing challenge by the survey results while it also showed that sustainability has moved even further up the agenda.

Guernsey Funds: registered or authorised - which to choose?

The regulatory approval process

The story behind ESR Cayman’s acquisition of ARA Asset Management

Chang Rui Hua, group managing director of capital markets and IR at ESR Cayman, discusses the key challenges of the transaction

Why you're wrong about the 'boring' Bahamas

Beyond the bright lights of Nassau, discover the secret side to this Caribbean archipelago

ESO reports show prices rising in Cayman

The ESO said that the construction sector grew by 13 per cent.

Working Together to Become Carbon Neutral: A Q&A with Emelita Robbins

Other specific recommendations included a ban on the registration of new fossil-fuelled vehicles after 2025 and the introduction of infrastructure to support the use of electric vehicles.

Labuan IBFC can become platform to expand digital islamic finance - Tengku Zafrul

Taking advantage of Malaysia’s striving dual financial system, my aspiration is for Labuan IBFC to provide not only conventional offerings

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