02/26/2015
Swiss-based global private banking group to expand business in Bermuda
The Swiss-based global private banking group operates from 30 locations worldwide, including the Bahamas and Cayman, and has around 2000 employees.
02/24/2015
Strong uptake in private placement as Jersey funds industry reaches seven year high
A strong performance in Jersey’s funds sector in 2014 has seen the value of fund assets administered in the jurisdiction increase by almost one fifth year-on-year to reach the highest level in seven years.
02/19/2015
Close Finance’s Rachel Scott Renouf has won a gold award in the Group’s inaugural Recognition Awards.
02/19/2015
The 'tax cap', maximum individual income tax liability, to be increased from £120,000 to £125,000 for new entrants to the scheme. Mr Teare said the scheme would generate a direct economic benefit in the region of £125m over the
02/17/2015
Bermuda links to Swiss HSBC accounts
More than $609 million in Bermuda-linked money was found in leaked documents about HSBC’s controversial Swiss private bank
02/16/2015
This is part of the Office of Investment and Commerce or OCI’s initiative for establishing a “one-stop shop” for potential businesses.
02/16/2015
Elian has been included for the first time in eprivateclient’s ‘25 Most Admired Companies’ in the UK list for 2015.
02/15/2015
The British Virgin Islands is one of the world’s leading financial hubs, but its government is still looking ahead, hoping to build upon the successes of recent years
02/12/2015
It was attended by clients and members of the public and private sectors, including The Hon. Michael Halkitis, Minister of State for Finance and Christina Rolle, Executive Director Securities Commission.
02/12/2015
The business in Jersey was also recognised as the best among its peers in four further categories
02/12/2015
Guernsey bank deposits grow for second consecutive quarter
The increase is the second consecutive quarterly rise and figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) show that the total value of Guernsey bank deposits reached £83.7 billion at the end of December 2014.
02/12/2015
For many years I was a mainstream investment manager; believing in the omniscient wisdom of central bankers. Once the scales had fallen from my eyes after yet more manipulation I realised that I had to do something about the charade.
02/11/2015
Passport to overseas success
As some areas of the Middle East lurch deeper into political tumult, wealth managers, law firms and financial brokers are earning big money as they advise on and manage the wealth of Arabs seeking citizenship in other countries through investment programm
02/11/2015
Bermuda a Leader in Regulation, Financial Transparency
Island's History of Robust Regulation, Rule of Law, Global Tax Treaties and Lack of Bank Secrecy Laws Ought to be Recognised by UK Labour Party
02/11/2015
JTC extends global reach with Mauritius licence
As a result of its geographic location close to Africa, time zone and extensive range of double tax agreements, Mauritius has become a desirable location from which to do international business particularly into Africa and India.
02/11/2015
Guernsey brings its ILS Insight to London
Following the success of its inaugural ILS Insight in Zurich last year, Guernsey Finance is hosting a follow up event on Wednesday 18 March at the British Museum in London.
02/11/2015
Guernsey boosts financial services ties with the USA
Guernsey's Chief Minister, Jonathan Le Tocq, has held a series of meetings in Washington to boost the Island's reputation as a leading international finance centre.
02/10/2015
HSBC files raise questions about oversight of senior bankers past and present
The five were involved in either acquiring, overseeing or managing the Swiss operation, which helped clients conceal assets from the taxman
02/10/2015
Those Not Looking to Own an Island Can Share One
There are extra outlays on top of the sales price. Non-Bermudan buyers must obtain a license from the minister of home affairs, and fees are 8 percent of the purchase price of a house.
02/10/2015
Switzerland, Liechtenstein Conclude DTA Talks
The FDF expects the deal to be signed this summer and, pending the completion of respective national approval procedures, for it to be applied from January 1, 2017.