10/24/2014
China Offshore Summit Gets The BVI Advantage
The BVI Advantage was the theme of a feature presentation at the recent China Offshore Summit.
Wealth and Asset Management
10/24/2014
'Brand Bahamas' Needed To Make Asian Inroads
The Bahamas will have “more than our combined” level of current financial services business if it captures just a small percentage of the China/Asian market, but needs to better establish its “brand” in the region.
10/23/2014
Liechtenstein wants to lure wealthy Muslims to its private banks
The principality of 37,000 people nestled between Switzerland and Austria will hold its first Islamic finance conference on Oct. 28
10/23/2014
Using financial services in Guernsey
One positive aspect of working for oneself is that people are far more willing to give you their honest opinion without fear of retribution or recrimination. While not as rigorous as a detailed survey with terms of reference or other such formalities, th
10/22/2014
Don’t Know Which Bank to Buy? Just Look to the Caribbean
RBC has actually been operating in the Caribbean since the 19th century, and doubled down on the region in 2007, when it decided to acquire RBTT Financial Group for $2.2 billion. Of course, this was horrible timing.
10/21/2014
JTC Group invests in Asian Alliance Partner, Kensington Trust Group
With KTG having offices and a prominent presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Labuan, Kuala Lumpur and New Zealand, the alliance provides JTC with a superior Asian platform, and offers the Asian and Australasian market global access through JTC&rsq
10/21/2014
Family Wealth Management in Luxembourg
Despite increasing pressure for fiscal transparency and exchange of information, beneficial owners still have a choice: move the capital out (of Luxembourg), or move the owner in.
10/20/2014
Elian director invited to join prestigious asset management awards judging panel
The PAM Awards are in their 16th year and the ceremony will be held in the ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, on 5th March 2015.
10/20/2014
Guernsey team showcase offering to leading Chinese fund managers
Guernsey Finance – the promotional agency for the Island’s finance industry – hosted an event in Beijing in conjunction with the Asset Management of Association of China (AMAC), which attracted more than 20 delegates.
10/19/2014
RBC Wealth Management's global leadership recognized with two prestigious industry awards
Awards acknowledge best-in-class client service, wealth planning and trust offerings
10/17/2014
Nedbank Private Wealth staff members help to keep our precious bees buzzing
With concern growing around the rapid global decline of our bees, and the resulting potential impact on the world as we know it, staff at Nedbank Private Wealth and its trust division, Nedgroup Trust, have been helping to do their bit by spreading bee-fri
10/17/2014
The Bahamas investment condominium is an 'ICON' – Product targets LATAM market
The Bahamas maturity as a wealth management centre provides it with an inherent understanding that changes to its regulatory and business environment should not be knee-jerk reactions to market or political conditions but measured responses that build on
10/17/2014
Guernsey signs cooperation agreement with Beijing
Officials from Guernsey signed a statement of cooperation with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Financial Work today.
10/17/2014
Monaco Murders Reveal Six Hidden Real Estate Billionaires
The family’s influence on Monaco is visible on the five-minute drive along Larvotto Beach to Casino Square in the center of the principality, a journey dominated by high-rise apartment blocks all built and owned by the Pastors.
10/16/2014
Bahamas participates in World Investment Forum 2014
Members of the Bahamas Investment Authority are in Geneva, Switzerland attending the World Investment Forum (WIF).
10/16/2014
Rankings confirm Guernsey as a leading specialist finance centre
Guernsey has solidified its position as one of the top three specialist financial centres in the world in the latest global rankings issued by trade title The Banker.
10/16/2014
Isle of Man achieves 100 personally Chartered CISI members
The CISI became a Chartered body in 2009 joining the ranks of professional bodies such as the accountants, lawyers and bankers.
10/16/2014
Banco Espírito Santo’s Obscure Practices Raise Further Questions
Regulators probing Banco Espírito Santo SA, the large Portuguese bank whose collapse rattled global markets this summer, have focused in public on relatively recent problems that doomed the lender and its affiliated companies.
10/15/2014
Bahamas to Participate in LatAm’s leading event for Wealth Management
A team from The Bahamas is set to speak at the Private Wealth Latin America & The Caribbean Forum October 23-24 at the InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Florida.
10/15/2014
Liechtenstein Private Bank Selects Appway Client Onboarding to Automate the Entire Client Lifecycle
With its strong record of seamless integration with Avaloq, Appway was selected for its ease of use as well as its exceptional implementation speed and low project risk.