Managers of Wealth Offshore

PartnerRe posts $497m first-quarter profit

Dividends declared and paid to common shareholders for the quarter were $80 million compared to $48 million for the first quarter of 2018, the company said.

Bermuda secures A+ ratings and positive outlook from S&P

S&P also explained that the positive outlook reflects Bermuda having a ‘one-in-three’ chance of a ratings upgrade by one notch in the next year if it continues to sustain the improvements in economic growth and fiscal prudence.

'Critical Surgery' For Bahamian Economy

He called for the private sector to lead the charge for higher GDP growth, and warned that "market forces need to be in play" if The Bahamas is to achieve the faster expansion necessary to make a serious dent in the stubborn double-digit unemplo

Bermuda ILS sector will move sustainable finance agenda forward: BSX

BSX added that many of its listings - in particular for the ILS sector - are developing products that it suggests will move the sustainable finance agenda forward.

BOV launches new financing package for SMEs

The scheme will make available €50 million in financing, with €10 million being guaranteed by the Malta Development Bank.

Growing size of international funds poses economic risk here, warns IMF

This includes property where so-called cuckoo and vulture funds are increasingly active.

The time has come for Guernsey Green Finance

Our track record on supporting climate finance is already most impressive.

Guernsey well-placed to capture uptick in private capital structuring

"As time has gone on, private investors have increasingly looked for exposure to investments which may traditionally have been out of reach for most.

Reflections on the Hedge Fund Emerging & Start Up Manager Forum

It is also essential to consider the location of potential investors, as many jurisdictions have rules relating to the offering of interests in a fund to people in that jurisdiction.

TMF Group announced as new sponsor of Island Walk in Jersey

There are 9 local charities and several other causes being supported by sponsorship raised by walkers and from donations.

Got an industry super fund? You've benefited from a Cayman trust

IFM Investors, the $126.8 billion money manager owned by 27 industry super funds, uses a company in Luxembourg

Private Equity Fund Raising: A Guernsey Perspective

Some of these investors are willing to write significant tickets to build closer relationships with a smaller number of managers but that comes with its own challenges for managers.

2-REG aircraft registry reaches 500 aircraft

2-REG is an ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) registry, well-recognised around the world for accommodating all aircraft categories, including commercial aircraft, business jets, helicopters, and general aviation.

Changes coming to HSBC’s online platform

The bank says that existing bill payment and fund transfer functions will not change in tandem with the other updates.

Royal Caribbean opens $350 Million Private Island in the Bahamas

Royal Caribbean International has opened the doors to its Private Island in the Bahamas, which the company says is unlike any the world has ever seen

Ryan Specialty Group and Nationwide form Bermuda reinsurer Geneva Re

Both RSG and Nationwide aim to grow in the specialty lines market through this joint venture.

Rates increases drive Hiscox Q1 growth

The company’s total gross written premiums grew to $1.16 billion in the first quarter, up 3 percent year-on-year.

ILS slowdown in Q1 does not impact long-term appetite: Willis

Data quality and accurate modelling are seen as essential and are under scrutiny, from the initial pricing throughout the life of a transaction.

Ryan Specialty Group and Nationwide to launch new reinsurer Geneva Re in Bermuda

Additionally, Nationwide will appoint Ryan Re as its exclusive underwriting manager for third-party property and casualty treaty reinsurance business flowing through Geneva Re.

Greenlight Re Announces First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

The conference call title is Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. First Quarter 2019 Earnings Call.

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