Managers of Wealth Offshore

Maldives spearheads growth of Islamic finance in South Asia

The share of Shariah-compliant financial assets were already at around 5% of total assets by the end of last year, and increasing.

Jamaica Buys Back Two Global Bonds Amid New Debt Issue

The Jamaican economy expanded by 0.8 per cent in 2015 and 0.4 per cent in 2014, the prospectus stated.

Keynote speaker announced for Guernsey Insurance Forum

Mr Wheatley said the event will appeal to reinsurance professionals, captive managers, insurance companies, actuaries, lawyers, accountants and risk managers.

Icelandic advisory firm gains FCA authorisation

Said it had long sought to expand its business in the UK.

Channel Islands Securities Exchange Takes Steps To Welcome More Islamic Finance

The Exchange is already home to a number of debt securities and investment vehicles which are Islamic finance structures.

Glittering future for Windsor's iconic Crooked House

The 17th century building was put up for sale in April last year for £1.5million but failed to sell.

SPECIAL: Greenlight Re boss heralds new chapter despite more losses and criticism of business model

Greenlight Capital Re, a property/casualty reinsurer based in the Cayman Islands, reported a net loss of $63 million for the second quarter – exceeding the $39.6 million it lost in the same period in 2015.

Greenlight Capital Re reports 2Q loss

Greenlight Capital Re shares have climbed 13 percent since the beginning of the year.

Aramex founder sells entire stake to Boson Ventures

Aramex said last week that it recorded a 24 per cent growth in net profit for the first half of this year to Dh222.5 million.

Portland JSX Funds Back Bermuda Bank Investment

PJSX, a start-up equity fund, reported its set of quarterly financial results last week

ILS market returns could be hit by further natural catastrophe losses

Speaking at the Guernsey-hosted ‘ILS Insight’ masterclass in Zurich earlier this month, Des Potter, Head of GC Securities, EMEA,

Universal Partners to list on AltX and then seek investments

This marks a departure from Ethos Private Equity, which is listing a separate vehicle, Ethos Capital Partners, to give mass market investors access to new and existing funds.

Seychelles assumes chairmanship of Afrexim Bank for one year

Seychelles hosted the Afreximbank’s 23rd Annual General Meeting last week with around 500 delegates from the continent attending.

Premier wants fresh look at relations with UK

The political leaders also discussed plans for their annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting in the United Kingdom later this year.

Seychellois businesses showcase products to investors from African continent

Three key areas were addressed at the forum: investment opportunities in the blue economy, the future of the financial services and focus on regional trade relations.

Mr Pippa's hedge fund and a string of City scandals: James Matthews' firm admits losing thousands after backers were shut down while also facing lawsuit in the US

Last year the firm admitted losing tens of thousands of pounds after its Cayman Islands bankers were shut down by the US government.

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