Managers of Wealth Offshore

Learning to dance in the rain by Withers

A likely net effect of these disruptions would be increased disputes and litigations, paired with corporate defaults and insolvencies.

Understanding the complex process of wealth transfer

Many of these wealthy individuals are often self-made and are approaching retirement age, which means they are facing the prospect of passing on their wealth for the first time.

Jersey Chamber of Commerce appeal to businesses to be prepared for Coronavirus

The majority of individual interactions with others is during the week at work and employers can play a huge part in helping to restrict or slow the spread whilst protecting our community and economy.

RJRGLEANER Group-Don Anderson Poll. | Jamaicans Fault BOJ’s Handling Of Exchange Rate

Senior Deputy Governor of the BOJ, John Robinson, expressed confidence that within a year, some measures being implemented by the central bank will begin to pay more dividends and usher in a calming effect on more Jamaicans.

Coronavirus Contingency Planning for the Workplace in Ireland

As many countries, including Ireland, are stepping up preparations in the event that the Coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, in this update, we look at the preparations that employers in Ireland should be making and answer some of the key questions

The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson's Bahamas Home Is On Sale for $8.5 Million

King Edward VIII and his socialite wife lived here for a time after he abdicated the British throne.

Coronavirus, Travel and Employee Health: What are the Issues Employers Need to be Aware of?

There have been no reports of the virus spreading to Bermuda at the present time.

IPOs are being put on ice as coronavirus fears rock markets

Carlyle has delayed the U.S. IPO of chemicals manufacturer Atotech

Financial secrecy index ‘relies on misinformation’

The report by the Tax Justice Network dubbed the island part of a financial spider web used by the UK to outsource financial secrecy.

Dominica CBI: The Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme For CEOs, Business Leaders, and High Net Worth Individuals

A $100,000 donation, or a $200,000 property purchase on the island, establish Dominican citizenship for the whole family, including children and parents.

Guernsey sees surge in new captive numbers

Guernsey is responsible for more than a third of the European captives market.

Cayman is Not a Tax Haven

The Cayman Islands is a transparent, tax neutral jurisdiction – not a tax haven.

Jersey fund industry tops 17% growth as assets hit £373bn

The Jersey Fund Industry maintains its momentum for three consecutive years enjoying an impressive 17% average growth

The economic toll of the coronavirus – from iPhones to solar panels to tourism

While much of the world’s attention is rightly focused on the human toll of COVID-19 – including the 1,873 deaths reported as of 18 February – the economic toll of the outbreak also has potentially disastrous implications.

Beyond shared service centres: Three offshoring models

Another marker lies in the fact that IBM’s India operations are a far cry from the stereotypical call centres of decades ago.

Middle Eastern families look west for wealth structuring

WEALTHY Middle Eastern families are looking to the Channel Islands when it comes to structuring strategies.

Financial Secrecy Index 2020 reports progress on global transparency – but backsliding from US, Cayman and UK prompts call for sanctions

The sixth edition of the biennial Financial Secrecy Index sees Switzerland reduce its ranking to the third biggest enabler of financial secrecy in the world.

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