04/24/2019

Royalstar Targeting Caribbean Acquisition

Revealing that their acquisition target should “be reflected in the 2019 accounts”, Sir Franklyn added that RoyalStar was determined to escape the “eggs in one basket philosophy” due to the hurricane-prone nature of The Bahamas and

04/24/2019

Alternative capital grew 6% in 2018: Willis Re

Willis Re analysts suggested the overall decrease in index capital was caused by “unrealised investment depreciation of $21.4 billion”, with falling equity markets and rising bond yields cited as the main reason.

04/24/2019

PE fund raising: A Luxembourg perspective

“Private equity funds are performing well and attracting new investors and the boom seems to show no sign of ending,” comments Ramón van Heusden, Head of Client Services, TMF Group, Luxembourg.

04/11/2019

MGA Association hears of Guernsey’s ambitions

They highlighted the use of technology in the island, insurance expertise and understanding, access to alternative capital markets, and the approach to regulation as key factors for MGA opportunities.

04/11/2019

Guernsey always a home for captive substance

Economic substance follows a long series of initiatives designed to curtail the use of captives for corporate tax avoidance - a process with which we have fully cooperated at every stage.

04/07/2019

Guernsey Green Finance launches business leaders group

Guernsey Green Finance and the Guernsey Financial Services Commission launched the world-first Guernsey Green Fund product in 2018, which provides a means of identifying investment vehicles which meet its eligibility criteria for green investing.

04/01/2019

Monument Re Acquires Portfolio From Rothesay Life Plc

The acquisition has been structured initially as reinsurance to Monument Re and is expected to be followed by a Part VII transfer of the portfolio to Laguna Life d.a.c., subject to regulatory and court approvals.