Managers of Wealth Offshore

The end of the road? Managing the final phase of a Cayman Islands private fund

The end of a Cayman private fund’s life is rarely purely administrative.

Cayman Islands leads family office wealth planning growth expectations

The findings come as growing and increasingly mobile families reconsider not only how they structure their wealth, but where they establish family office operations.

Sovereign wealth fund could start in 2028

Seed capital as low as $100,000 was mooted to establish the fund.

The Rise of Family Offices, Private Trust Companies and Foundation Structures: A Middle East Perspective

As wealth becomes increasingly global, family governance is becoming increasingly important.

Transitioning wealth in changing world: why communication matters more than ever

The conversation comes at a pivotal moment for the private wealth sector.

Saffery Trust manager wins rising star award

The award is a real personal honour.

HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man staff recognised at Bank’s international awards

Congratulations to our winners on this well-deserved recognition, and their continued pursuit of excellence.

Hawksford formally establishes unified Luxembourg business

As a result of the acquisitions, Hawksford now has a headcount of more than 70 sector professionals in the jurisdiction.

Sun Life launches Bermuda unit for HNW participating life

A dedicated subsidiary gives Sun Life's offshore par business its own fund, which leans on private credit, infrastructure and real estate

Finance centres urged to build trust as global uncertainty grows

The session also looked at how trust in family relationships is created, how families can focus on their ‘sphere of competence’ to seek opportunity in a shifting landscape and the enduring value of expert advisers in an age of AI and informati

Switzerland’s wealth tax is nice earner for the cantons

On an annual basis, the 26 Swiss cantons generate roughly some SFr5.5bn with the wealth tax. Year after year.

Capital International director shortlisted for Citywealth IFC Awards

‘I am honoured to be shortlisted for this award’

Corient Expands to Cayman Islands with Acquisition of FortCay Family Office Advisory

Establishes Corient’s presence in a premier global wealth jurisdiction and enhances its expertise in serving families with complex cross-border needs

Bahamas seeks more wealthy residents as tax base grows

“Some of them, of course, are extremely wealthy,” Mr Fitzgerald said, “as we know from the top-up tax, the global 15% tax that a lot of big companies are now paying taxes in the Bahamas.

Butterfield shareholders greenlight CIBC Caribbean deal

The new capital raise is expected to bring Butterfield’s total capital ratio (TCR) to 19 per cent if the deal is approved.

Luxury car storage reflects rise in Cayman wealth

The vaults are listed at US$319,000 with Buttonwood betting that increased numbers of expensive cars on island mean more owners will be willing to buy a vault to protect the cars from Cayman’s tropical environment.

Butterfield wins top trust award

Scooping the award for Trust Company of the Year is a tremendous recognition of our colleagues.

AIM Rules for Companies: Why Good Governance Is Now a Differentiator

In this environment, governance becomes more than a compliance exercise.

Channel Islands “adapting their frameworks to meet changing family office needs”, according to TMF Group research

Helen Bougourd, director of trust and corporate services at TMF Group, said: “The Channel Islands continue to evolve in line with global best practice, while preserving the flexibility and discretion that international families require.”

How to structure luxury assets as part of private wealth planning

Luxury assets often form part of a much wider picture encompassing businesses, investments, property and family wealth across multiple jurisdictions.

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