12/11/2019
Saffery Champness director named in top 50 most influential list
At Saffery Champness, Lisa heads up a Family Office Team managing offshore structures for ultra-high net worth families, focusing on the Middle East.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/11/2019
SANNE named best employer brand in Africa and Mauritius
The annual research undertaken by the Employer Branding Institute recognises employers that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and strive to continuously optimise employment practic
12/11/2019
Guernsey political stability highlighted on eve of UK elections
This is a serious point, and something we as advisers are very live to.
12/11/2019
Economic substance laws: the private wealth context
The move was a response to pressure from the EU Code of Conduct Group which was concerned about companies paying taxes on economic activity in low or zero-tax jurisdictions, with only a peripheral connection to that jurisdiction.
12/10/2019
Asia: a world of opportunity
‘For many of our clients, ‘opportunity’ really is the word of the moment,’ says Wendy Sim, Managing Director ZEDRA Singapore.
12/10/2019
1st National Bank Endorses Saint Lucians
The Managing Director also noted that Saint Lucians should be proud of 1st National Bank for winning this international award.
12/10/2019
Vanessa Schrum Recognised In Citywealth's International Powerwomen Top 100 List 2019
Vanessa has been awarded professional accolades throughout her career.
12/10/2019
How are reputation, credibility, and social media shaping the future of long-term family success and building wealth that can be passed on for several generations?
Why? In essence, it’s because a family, their business and the family’s wealth are so intertwined that any reputational damage can have a lasting and devastating affect on the business and the family’s standing in the public eye and in t
12/10/2019
Sears: Bahamas in ‘untenable’position with international tax evasion and money laundering entities
Sears suggested that The Bahamas form alliances with other international financial centres and use international law and the United Nations (UN) to advocate for a global authoritative mechanism that is both fair and transparent.
12/10/2019
Cayman ranked as one of the safest places to travel for 2020
The map ranks countries’ safety across three different criteria: medical, security and road safety.
12/09/2019
Curacao iGuide Launched: A "One Stop Shop" For Investment Information
The iGuide, launched on Monday, is an online repository of information on the opportunities and conditions for investment in Curacao. iGuides are a joint product of UNCTAD and the International Chamber of Commerce.
12/06/2019
Global and digital strengths make islands well placed to support trade trends
Four in five (81%) are positive in their outlook for cross-border commerce, up four percentage points on last year, even as 65% think governments are adopting increasingly protectionist trade policies.
12/06/2019
Cayman struggles against “outdated, uninformed and inaccurate” negative perceptions
In fact, the island's financial services industry is based on collaboration, transparency and cooperation, she said, pointing to its involvement in many international regulatory bodies, and cooperative arrangements with onshore and offshore regulato
12/06/2019
Key 'Take-Aways' from the Clifford Chance & Mourant Global Funds Conference 2019
Update prepared by Christopher Levers (Counsel, Cayman Islands) and Gemma Cowan (Senior Associate, Cayman Islands)
12/05/2019
BVI LPs Enjoy Strong Year-on-Year Growth
This growth can be attributed, at least in part, to the new BVI Limited Partnership Act, which was enacted in December 2017.
12/05/2019
Guernsey planning pointers
The following five pointers aim to assist to minimise delays and achieve a successful outcome.
12/05/2019
The 20 Best Caribbean Beach Bars to Visit in 2020
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12/05/2019
Cayman captive community “the envy of the world”
It is impossible to put a precise figure on the contribution because accounting and legal firms are counted as non financial services
12/04/2019
Philanthropic Giving Among UHNW Individuals Exceeds $150 billion
New Wealth-X Report Reveals Global Insights and Trends Among Major Donors
12/04/2019
IQ-EQ talks impact investing with LeapFrog’s Clare Murray
Having started out her career at Goldman Sachs in New York, Clare was first introduced to the concept of responsible investing after moving to BlackRock in 2012, where she worked closely with family offices, family foundations and endowments.