Managers of Wealth Offshore

World's richest families fret about geopolitics, climate change

Total cash reserves were 7.6% of family office investments in 2019, up 70 basis points from a year earlier.

Industry leaders say building brand Cayman has to be a team effort

Panellists explored the perils and rewards of nation branding and they all agreed that while this country has a solid brand, there are areas in need of attention.

Bahamas 'Facing Impending Threat' From Climate Change

The declaration continued: “We declare that immediate and bold action by the Bahamas, other SIDS, and the international community is required to address this climate crisis.

Banks worth $47 trillion adopt new U.N.-backed climate principles

Under pressure from investors, regulators and climate activists, some big banks have acknowledged the role lenders will need to play in a rapid transition to a low-carbon economy.

Green securitisation offers welcome step towards a cleaner future … but EU climate targets demand wider action

Government backing could stimulate the retail green bond market in particular, where considerable public interest in environmentally-related projects already exists.

UN to launch Principles for Responsible Banking

The Principles provide the framework for a sustainable banking system, and help the industry to demonstrate how it makes a positive contribution to society.

Islands of climate ambition

Small island developing states like ours are barometers of the world’s commitment to climate action and sustainable development.

Guernsey’s growing green ecosystem

Separately, Environmental & Social Impact Monitor (ESIM) is a not-for-profit accreditation service for island businesses, looking to contribute to Guernsey being recognised as a leading centre for green and sustainable business and finance. It rates b

AfrAsia Bank pioneers Mauritius’ premier Sustainability Awards

The highlight of the 2019 summit is the “AfrAsia Bank Sustainability Awards”, a first in Mauritius and sets the stage for advancing the socio-economic and environmental awareness in the country.

The route to going green

The GFSC endorses international standards known as the Common Principles for Climate Mitigation Finance Tracking.

Waitrose & Partners launches £10k fund to support projects that protect the environment

Waitrose & Partners’ Environmental Focus Fund will award money to Channel Island projects

Butterfield receives silver Keep Guernsey Green Award

The Award demonstrates to customers, staff and business partners that the organisation actively plans its energy conservation and waste management

Investing to Fight Climate Change

The voices calling for action on climate change are growing louder.

The growing spectrum of social impact bonds

Social impact bonds are one such option, which are gaining popularity for various reasons: they allow investors to focus on achieving a specific societal objective aligned to their beliefs

Caribbean hotbed of pollution, report warns

More than 320,000 tons of plastic waste remains uncollected each year in this region.

The future for Guernsey funds look green

This contributed to a total value of $12.7b (61% of total deal value) with Europe leading the activity with $5.4b (42.5%) of total renewables deal value.

Guernsey increases focus on sustainability

In order to reduce the plastic waste used by visitors and locals and make it easier for tourists, Refill Guernsey has positioned 28 conveniently located water refill stations around the island.

Jersey investment consultancy launched

Their new firm offers bespoke investment manager selection services, incorporating pension solutions based on impact investment strategies, as well as traditional investment strategies.

The Future of Impact Funds and Sustainable Investment in Asia

Over the past three and a half years since the completion of the Paris Agreement there has been a staggering rise in the number of new policies, targets and initiatives around the world addressing a number of environmental and social issues.

Bermuda to Introduce New Classes of Insurers

The most recent example arrived in May with the release by the Bermuda Monetary Authority of a consultation paper on the “new insurers and insurance marketplace”, including the Insurance Amendment Act 2018.

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