Managers of Wealth Offshore

Why Guernsey's public finances was focus of 2024

The 2023 accounts according to Deputy Chief Minister Heidi Soulsby showed the island had "a good year", reporting a surplus overall surplus of £63.7m.

BMA finds decrease in Bermuda insurers buying cat reinsurance

In 2023, 95.7% of respondents explicitly calculated some or all external reinsurance treaties in their cat modelling.

Year in Review: Did we feel any richer as inflation and interest rates fell?

While property sale prices remain high, that doesn’t necessarily translate into fast sales.

Budget measures unlikely to affect local business, top CEOs say

Chamber of SMEs said the budget fell short of addressing serious employment-related issues

What are some of the current challenges for mental health in the workplace?

In today’s corporate environment, the term "mental health" is increasingly being discussed

Nearly 30% of household income spent on housing

The report compared data to Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) member countries.

Can you still afford a private education – plus VAT?

Private education can be affordable, so long as you plan properly, and explore all your options with a financial adviser.

Financial assistance data reveals tough times for seniors

The charity also noted barriers to access for support.

Business sentiment in financial services improves in third quarter

Overall activity among funds, corporate, virtual assets and banking/capital markets lawyers increased compared to the second quarter.

Two Mourant lawyers called to the Guernsey Bar

James is a member of the Guernsey Corporate practice, specialising in investment funds.

Four out of 10 now expect to work beyond retirement

About four out of every 10 people expect to continue doing paid work after they have retired from full-time employment.

The corrosive damage caused by minimum pay

Many developed countries, including Malta, have legal minimum thresholds

How does the 2025 Guernsey budget affect you and your property?

The document duty thresholds have been increased by 25% to take account of inflation.

What happens when a bank changes hands?

HSBC Malta may be up for grabs, but what does this mean for its customers?

Top CEOs navigate global turbulence by betting big on AI and talent

Behind economic uncertainty (53 percent), the race to embrace artificial intelligence

The market outlook for 2025: “What would it be without politics?” – Julius Baer Guernsey

The economic effects arise form heightened trade policy uncertainty that influences private investment decisions, particularly in Europe, where such indecision often leads to delays.

AM Best assigns ratings to Bermudian-based Fed Re Ltd

The outlook assigned to these latest credit ratings is stable.

The evolving landscape of personal data in international sports: athlete activism and commercial monetisation

Project Red Card represents a potential turning point in sports tracking and analytics.

‘A challenging market but opportunities are still there’

Attracted by the firm’s “caring and innovative” approach, Steve took up his new role at Prospect Capital in October.

The benefits and risks of investing in bonds

Bonds usually pay interest at fixed intervals.

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