Wealth and Asset Management

Further recognition for Hawksford Private Client Services Head

BOV Asset Management funds deliver positive results in a volatile year

Cayman Islands private wealth solutions for Latin American high-net-worth families

Jersey Finance on Islamic Wealth Trends 2026

Praxis’ John Medina recognised in 2026 most influential list

The increasing popularity of Cayman Islands foundation companies for family offices and PTC structures

Executive Moves

New Chair and Board Members appointed for the Guernsey Competition & Regulatory Authority

WH Partners Malta promotes Adrian Mallia to partner

Leesa Kow exiting JN Bank, Keith Levy to act as interim MD

Jersey welcomes Property Partner Jeff O’Boyle

Dispute resolution expert Farrah Sbaiti joins the Ogier partnership in the Cayman Islands

Willis taps former Guy Carpenter SVP Richard Hornett

Tax

Switzerland May Require More Tax Increases To Balance Budget

Politicians set to vote on postponing new tax

Abic: income tax could deter job creation

Doubling of dividend tax exemption welcomed

Irish Lessors fly free of Indian tax

Sars expands its reach: Offshore accounts and crypto now fully exposed

Regulation, Risk & Compliance

BOJ predicts stable US dollar

Advocacy group urges stronger consumer protection

New CIMA AML and Sanctions Obligations

Lawmakers to consider 11 bills at Parliament sitting

CIMA advances recovery planning framework

CIBC Caribbean to halt GBP cheques and bank draft services

Comment, Analysis & Research

University plunges into €11m deficit, as payroll skyrockets

‘Malta’s financial services sector is moving from scrutiny to specialisation’

Cayman second in global cost of living index

St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Limited Celebrates 55 Years of Banking Under the Theme: “55 Years Together- Your Vision, Our Purpose”

‘Standout’ RF Cayman Economic Outlook tackles impact of AI

What Cayman must protect to stay competitive in 2026

Legal

Carey Olsen advises Humand on US$66 million fundraise for AI-powered workforce platform

Former auditor general advising on changes to standards in public life law

Cayman faces rising sophisticated financial crime, expert warns

Ogier expands 2026 private client global elite recognition

Jensen v ICWI: Cayman Court clarifies when claims against insurers can be made directly under section 15(1) of the Vehicle Insurance (Third Party Risks) Act

Advising Ariel Investments on the first close of Project Level

AIM and Hedge Funds

AM Best sees war impacting range of insurance lines

Mortgage brokers SPF Private Clients launches in Jersey

Afreximbank Expands Caribbean Financing to US$5 Billion; Antigua and Barbuda Poised to Benefit

Eighth Year of Recognition for Heather Tibbo in ‘Most Influential’ List

Cayman Finance opens applications for 2026 LEAD industry internship programme

Brit’s growing Bermuda unit helps to fuel group’s profits

FinTech

Cyber security is an inside job

Zety: AI ‘workslop’ adds hidden burden to employees

Cayman AI strategist earns global governance credential

Bank Aston selects Oracle as core cloud banking platform

BNF Bank and Mastercard partner to bring added value to Maltese customers

CIBC Caribbean Launches Fully Digital Business Account Opening in Antigua and Barbuda

Planet SOS

Cayman’s private sector helps shape climate resilience index

Guernsey launches first fund under sustainability scheme

ESG investing in offshore trusts: Unlocking flexibility in the BVI and Cayman Islands

Jersey Energy Technologies to open in Alderney

Gaps in businesses’ climate action plans slow progress on net-zero goals as global uncertainty remains

Guernsey Financial Services Commission charts future for finance sector through digital and sustainable growth