05/13/2020
Why the EU anti-money laundering list is so short
It meant EU banks ought to do enhanced due diligence on transactions.
Comment, Analysis & Research
05/13/2020
“UBP trusts in private markets, less correlated with traditional assets”
Our Advisory mandates make up a constantly growing share of our business.
05/13/2020
Supporting the Road to Future Recovery by Joe Moynihan
It’s why as an industry we have been working hard to introduce measures to support those in the local community and internationally who need support.
05/13/2020
Buying UK buy to let property after lockdown – expats will have the upper hand, thinks broker
Expat buy to let mortgage brokers Offshoreonline has seen smaller lenders switch smoothly to home working, and desktop valuations, with only minor interruptions to some aspects of service.
05/12/2020
LUXEMBOURG UPDATE: CSSF's Weekly IFM Questionnaire
On 9 April 2020, the CSSF advised IFMs that it had launched a new questionnaire that must be completed and submitted to the CSSF on a weekly basis.
05/12/2020
‘Everyone is doing badly’, anti-money laundering czar warns
Some countries, Lewis added, were only concerned with making sure they weren’t placed on FATF’s so-called “grey list” of low-scoring countries — a move likely to restrict a country’s access to international financial ma
05/12/2020
Blacklisting a major threat to C'bbean financial services amid COVID19
In February, less than one month after the UK left the European Union, Cayman became the first UK overseas territory to be singled out by Brussels, causing many to speculate whether the blacklisting was an act of “retaliation”.
05/12/2020
Exploring the next normal: John Ashwood shares his experiences from Hong Kong
Our office initiated flexible homeworking arrangements from the beginning, but only went into a split-team homeworking mode in mid-March after imported cases here suddenly spiked.
05/12/2020
Key benefits of establishing a captive insurance company
The ability to influence pricing is another benefit of owning a captive in the current market where successive health, environmental and climate disasters are affecting the balance sheets of insurers and reinsurers, driving up rates.
05/11/2020
Why Choose Guernsey for Funds
Guernsey has a wide variety of fund structures to suit each investment strategy and JTC has a long track record of deploying these successfully in partnership with our clients.
05/10/2020
Free self-care tips that can help you manage stress during the coronavirus pandemic
Connecting with others even online with a video chat or on the phone.
05/10/2020
Caribbean tourism has been decimated by COVID-19. But the private sector can cushion the blow
Tourism money is very important for one reason: It pumps cash (dollars) into the economy.
05/10/2020
The Super-Wealthy Are Buying ‘Coronavirus Passports’ and Moving to Safer Countries
Regarding this issue, an Italian multi-millionaire said that the decision came in life by two factors: the varying performance of national healthcare services and the closure of national borders, which has split up families.
05/08/2020
Offshore Business Update Appleby
Our online hub which hosts this information will be continually updated as the pandemic evolves.
05/08/2020
EC forecasts Malta with third lowest negative growth rate in the euro area
Malta is also forecasted to record the third lowest unemployment rate in the Euro Area
05/08/2020
MEASA private wealth opportunities during uncertain times
The DIFC has become one of the largest wealth centres between Europe and Singapore, with over $420B of Assets managed.
05/08/2020
Redemption of Disabled Bearer Shares in the British Virgin Islands
The BVI was one of the first territories to put in place a regime to prevent the use of bearer shares.
05/07/2020
Are there any positive takeaways for family businesses as a result of the Coronavirus?
Wealthy families running successful businesses often have very complex and extensive structures.
05/07/2020
From Chaos to Catalyst by Paul Roehrig
Surf the pandemic shockwaves to keep your business relevant.
05/07/2020
Pandemic crisis is a chance to take stock
Guernsey's regulatory optionality, or for want of another term – flexibility – means that it is not just funds which benefit from Guernsey's simple regulatory approach.