07/28/2021
Different pension types explained
hese contributions are invested and the funds will build up until you reach retirement.
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/28/2021
Just over half a million dollars worth of pennies redeemed
The Central Bank acknowledges that a sizeable amount of the coins that were not redeemed by the public are unlikely to be in anyone’s possession inside The Bahamas.
07/28/2021
The Pharmaceutical Industry In Mauritius - Promoting Local Setup
The development of the pharmaceutical industry in Mauritius represents a fundamental component of the government’s economic agenda to diversify into new sectors of activity, more so now than ever given the current COVID-19 crisis.
07/27/2021
Government should be more responsive to complaints, report warns
The office highlighted such delays as “recurring themes” in the cases it examined in 2020.
07/27/2021
4 high profile examples of debt-for-control strategies
Debt to equity conversions can take place through a consensual out of court process, bankruptcy proceedings or local law processes binding to creditors.
07/26/2021
Trust and simplicity in payments
Trust Payments is powering a digital payments revolution in Malta and Gozo.
07/26/2021
2021 IoD Convention to focus on Guernsey global brand
In a break from the format of previous IoD Conventions, the themes will be explored in a series of short TED-style talks.
07/22/2021
Difficult decisions required on the issues facing the Island after pandemic recedes
Our finance industry portrays itself as being of the highest integrity while we wish to cultivate drugs that are still illegal in most of the world.
07/21/2021
TLB Releases Updated Guide to High Net Worth Life Insurance
Since the launch of the inaugural edition of the Guide in 2020, the world and global economy has undergone dramatic changes.
07/21/2021
IoD Director of the Year Awards 2021 Finalists
An expanded ten categories were opened to nominations for the inspirational individuals who have led their organisations through this unprecedented and challenging year.
07/21/2021
Collas Crill announces sponsorship of Open Dinghy Masters Championship in Jersey
The friendly competition between Jersey and Guernsey sailors aged 35 and above is open to all mono hull classes of dinghy and club boats are also available.
07/20/2021
British Expats Abandoned by Financial Adviser and banks over brexit rules
Many expats who have been affected by the changes to advisory and banking rules have sought alternatives with providers that already operate under pan-European rules in order to have a continuity of service and to sidestep avoidable problems.
07/20/2021
Is your direct lending strategy fit for purpose?
The potential opportunities created by this void are an attractive proposition for private capital funds.
07/20/2021
No change to Jersey’s S&P credit rating
The review is part of the cyclical six-monthly assessment process and in its report S&P notes that its ratings are based on Jersey’s “strong and flexible institutions, wealthy economy and considerable fiscal buffers”.
07/20/2021
Why the Bahamas Created a Digital Currency
The "sand dollar" is designed to extend financial services across the Atlantic Ocean archipelago of 700 islands, where commercial banks sometimes have limited reach and not everyone accepts credit cards.
07/20/2021
Why outsource your fund administration?
Our global survey of alternative investment managers revealed that 70% expect to increase the amount of functions they outsource
07/19/2021
One-in-four Jersey jobs obsolete by 2035
They have now come up with three 'workstreams', which they pledge will turn into concrete actions at a later stage, based around education, coaching and mentoring future talent, and fostering diversity and inclusion.
07/15/2021
Cross-Jurisdictional Adoption of ESG & SDGs: The Role of IFCs via Digitalisation
Labuan IBFC and Z/Yen Group launch research findings enhancing the adoption of sustainability and inclusion
07/15/2021
Alternative investment fund managers: how to prepare for the new UK prudential regime
Newgate have developed a readiness assessment to undertake a gap analysis of a firm’s systems and controls against the requirements identifying any remediation actions to be undertaken.
07/14/2021
HSBC launches Financial Literacy Hub across Channel Islands
This free online programme, accessed via HSBC’s financial hub, is designed to help with the financial education of children aged three to 11 years and offers a comprehensive range of ready-made resources.