Managers of Wealth Offshore

Jamaican Bank Buys Guardian Holdings

Guardian Holdings Ltd has been notified by the National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd. that NCBJ has agreed to purchase 29.9% stake in GHL.

Offshore yuan jumps on suspected intervention

The offshore market, not regulated by the central bank, is continuing to price in a devaluation of the yuan, leaving the regulator to manipulate expectations

Economist Suggest Central Bank of Barbados to Hold Bitcoin

The authors note their paper provides “an assessment of the potential benefits and costs of holding bitcoins as part of the portfolio of international reserves using the case of Barbados.

Luxembourg ‘blocking’ money market reform

The reforms are being proposed to avoid investor runs in a crisis, but industry figures say the changes would be detrimental to Luxembourg’s money market fund sector.

Major New Business Events Headed for Bermuda in 2016

These are both big-name events that will serve to heighten Bermuda’s profile as an international financial centre

Guernsey real estate fund targets regional commercial property

Peel Hunt acted as sole sponsor, financial adviser, bookrunner and corporate broker.

Ashburton Indian fund manager rated in top five globally

Meanwhile, the Fund has also just achieved a ‘4 Star’ rating by Morningstar judged by its performance over the past three years.

GraceKennedy Money Services Expands Into the Cayman Islands

With this new market, GraceKennedy Money Services now represents Western Union in ten countries across the Caribbean

Bermuda: Virtual Currency In Bermuda: One "Bit" At A Time

Many people in Bermuda will now have heard of virtual currencies, most likely in conjunction with "Bitcoin".

Western Union reopens in Cayman

Western Union, which has been closed for four months, reopened through Jamaica-based GraceKennedy Remittance Services Ltd.

J.P. Morgan Bankers on Why China Tech M&A Is Hot

Ctrip.com International Ltd. and Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd., agreed on a tie-up through a share swap deal.

Fullgoal selects Deutsche Bank as custodian

The fund will initially comprise four sub-funds with four asset classes per sub-fund investing in Chinese equity and fixed income.

Insurance-linked securities market seeks growth outlets

Fund valuations and investor communication and reporting are becoming more vital.

CISE introduces the SPAC as a new product

New rules have been introduced which allow Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) to be listed on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange (CISE). A SPAC is a cash shell which is used to raise money for a very specific investment objective.

Guernsey home to White Star Capital's $70 million start-up fund

The fund is primarily backed by sovereign and institutional funds supported by entrepreneurs and family offices from more than 18 markets.

Critics pounce on hedge funds managed by Florida lawmaker

The funds — two based in the Cayman Islands and another in Delaware — are administered by two U.S. LLCs that he also owns.

Discretionary fund manager brings in a strategic investor to drive future growth

This investment comes at a time of significant new client opportunities presented by the retail distribution review ‘RDR’ type regulatory changes in almost all of the regions in which we operate.

Senior Management Changes At JTC Guernsey

Adam who joined JTC in 2015 following the acquisition of Kleinwort Benson’s fund administration business, will have cross-jurisdictiona responsibilities.

Peregrine swoops on acquisition and eyes full stake in offshore firm

Peregrine is looking for a bolt-on acquisition to bolster its wealth manager Citadel.

Luxembourg is considered a world leader in terms of its delivery of insurance products and services

Swiss Life possesses all the characteristics that have allowed insurers in Luxembourg to be among those at the pinnacle of the life insurance industry

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