Managers of Wealth Offshore

HSBC’s potential exit from Malta: the inside story

Talks began in 2023 but ended abruptly, Now, the deal could be back on.

Walkers to be headline partner at HFM European Operational Leaders Summit 2024

In April, Walkers were delighted to be named Best Offshore Law Firm at the With Intelligence HFM European Services Awards.

Increase proposed for pension and benefits rates

If agreed, the proposals would increase the rate of the States pension and unemployment, incapacity, parental, bereavement and long-term care benefits.

How are emerging hedge fund managers attracting capital and keeping their edge?

Meanwhile, 68% of investors prefer to allocate to offshore managers, up from 58% in 2022, the survey of 171 fund managers and 60 institutional investors found.

Number of workers in Alderney finance sector drops

But the overall number of people in work in the island has stayed roughly the same, it said in its annual employment bulletin.

HM Land Registry performance statistics July 2024

Statistics out of context are not necessarily the easiest to interpret, but what is clear is that HM Land Registry remains very busy.

Mortgage disbursements surge 51.2 percent in Q2

The commercial segment also saw a significant increase, reaching $8.6 million, up from a modest $0.04 million in 2023.

A market out of breadth?

While some are banking on this lopsided pattern continuing, many are concerned it will unwind.

Scott Dylan’s secret to saving businesses on the brink

Dedication to passion guarantees success

Cayman Finance launches industry sentiment survey

Assessing how much work lawyers are having and expect to see can therefore serve as a basic indicator of the health of the financial services industry in each individual sector.

Conditions improve for life/annuity reinsurance firms

These newer entrants have sought to coinsure assets that can be rolled into high-yielding positions, mainly in public, private or alternative fixed income products.

The latest developments in mergers and acquisitions in the Cayman Islands

The authors have seen a number of trends emerging in these areas as the jurisdiction adapts to the changing market.

Hiscox chairman among missing in yacht sinking

Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvollo is also among the missing.

Business community “seriously concerned” over energy stability, says BCCEC CEO

The recent disruptions at BPL bring life to the adage, ‘when it rains, it pours’.

Sole Offshore Law Firm Among Leading IPO Advisers in Q1 2024

The private equity community is expected to be a key driver of activity, both in the second half of 2024 and into 2025.

‘It’s critical that we focus on what managers care about’

There are brighter times on the horizon but we cannot be complacent

Bank of the Bahamas reports 73 percent surge in net income, achieving $19.7M in banner year

This strong performance was driven by robust retail banking income, improved asset quality, and increased credit production.

Alternative fund managers step up focus on governance as two-thirds are hit by fines or sanctions

There are many ways in which this increase in focus can be achieved but of those surveyed

Inflation seen as top risk to UK portfolio performance: study

Inflation ranked top, with 89% of respondents saying this presents a ‘high risk’ or ‘moderate risk’.

Joint highest mark worldwide for BDO Guernsey employee

“We look forward to welcoming this year’s trainees and helping them excel and reach their potential too."

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