10/07/2015
Private Wealth Focus - October 2015
Here's a review of recent news and upcoming events from Guernsey's international finance centre.
Wealth and Asset Management
10/06/2015
St. James's Place Market Bulletin - Summer showers
Investors will be happy to see the end of a volatile third quarter and now is a good time to put the recent fears into context. The figures were never going to be particularly positive but some signs remained good, especially as recently released data sug
10/05/2015
Swiss to publish first list of dormant assets in December
The list would be published by the Swiss Banking Ombudsman after compiling information from all Switzerland- based banks
10/04/2015
Dr. Optimism: How I stopped worrying and learned to love the markets! by Penny Lovell
“A merry heart goes all the day, Your sad tires in a mile-a.” William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale, Act 4, Scene 3.
10/02/2015
Equivalent Of 1.3 Pct Of Egypt’s GDP In Secret Swiss Bank Accounts [Report]
The media coverage of the scandal had revealed the harm tax haven secrecy inflicts through the potential crimes of tax evasion and money laundering because of loopholes in the system.
10/02/2015
How much SA cash is ‘hidden’ in Swiss banks
SwissLeaks Reviewed was a joint project by the FTC and Christian Aid.
10/02/2015
Family Office Solutions: A Malta Perspective
FinanceMalta is organising a wealth planning event for Family offices and their representatives.
10/02/2015
Cayman Islands maintains position as world leader in specialized financial centres
A recent survey by The Banker magazine has confirmed the Cayman Islands’ position as the world’s number one specialized financial centre.
10/01/2015
Depositors' Compensation Scheme Consultation
There's a chance to have your say on a new consultation that proposes to change the order in which recovered money is repaid in the event of a local bank becoming insolvent.
10/01/2015
Private bank to merge Jersey and Guernsey operations
63 people are employed by them in Jersey, and 92 in Guernsey.
09/29/2015
Novia’s offshore strategy ready for take-off
As it counts down to its launch in four jurisdictions at the end of this month, Novia Global’s chief executive Bill Vaslieff gives his personal take on why the timing is just right.
09/29/2015
St. James's Place Market Bulletin - Shakes not quakes
In light of market volatility, it is important to remember that global GDP growth looks healthy; China’s growth rate still remains significantly higher than the global average and calmer days should follow a Fed rate rise.
09/28/2015
'It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future' by Penny Lovell
Finance is dull.
09/28/2015
Some Autumn Planning by Justin Urquhart Stewart
Well that was another summer of volatility fading into the mist and during the dog days of August it was China that filled the headlines and columns of the increasingly slim looking newspapers.
09/28/2015
Bermuda is a center for offshore banking and private asset protection
Bermuda is one of the most beautiful places in the world to spend a vacation.
09/28/2015
BVI 'sitting on a sweet spot'
Qian made her remarks during a presentation at the conference entitled "China's One Belt One Road Regional Development Strategy
09/25/2015
Regulation Offshore 2.0 by László Váradi
A new era is beginning in the world offshore market. Just like in the life of a software when a new version overwrites the previous one.
09/24/2015
Isle of Man-based wealth manager launches UK wealth business
The firm has filed for an FCA licence and is looking to build up teams in both its London and Manchester offices.
09/24/2015
Fund and private client services company acquires firm in Luxembourg
Their senior management team is additionally strengthened by Raphael Poncelet (left) who is a partner in the firm.
09/24/2015
Yacht an interesting time flying the flag in Monaco
The Monaco Yacht Show is undoubtedly the focal point of the year for the yachting world