Managers of Wealth Offshore

How Mauritius is mortgaging Africa’s future

As African countries struggle to meet revenue targets, many local and international investors choose to domicile their investments in Mauritius due to its low tax regime and tax treaties.

2019 Global Survey on the Commercialisation of Disputes – Bermuda

As a general rule costs follow the event i.e. loser pays.

Bovell: Pros and cons of an iconic tower for Cayman

It was said that the tower, to be constructed at Camana Bay, would attract ultra-high net worth individuals, as it would signal Cayman’s standing as a global centre of excellence in international finance and tourism.

Central Bank Thematic Review of Closet Indexing

The Central Bank has completed specific follow up engagements with an initial group of 62 funds

How an idyllic African island became a tax haven for some of the world’s biggest corporations

The journey to becoming an offshore financial hub started in 1989 as Mauritius sought to move away from agricultural dependence and diversify its economy.

The Natural Home For Private Capital

Kate Storey, of Walkers (Guernsey) LLP, explains why Guernsey is perfectly positioned to support the rise of private capital

Catching the Unicorn

Crowdfunding is a relatively recent innovation whereby equity in a business is offered to the public via an online platform and participants typically invest relatively small amounts of cash.

Expats in Guernsey earn more than global average: Report

Our report clearly shows that Guernsey is a great place for people coming to the island to live and work"

Migrating to Guernsey - a jurisdiction of quality and substance

Guernsey has always operated with the infrastructure necessary to support substance.

Single family office numbers up 38 per cent

This increase is spurred by a number of factors, including those outlined by Dr Rebecca Gooch: “Asia Pacific and the Middle East, in particular, have experienced a surge of growth in business which is leading to a rise in the ultra-high net worth po

Treasure Island: Leak Reveals How Mauritius Siphons Tax From Poor Nations To Benefit Elites

Based on 200,000 files, Mauritius Leaks exposes a sophisticated system that diverts tax revenue from poor nations back to the coffers of Western corporations and African oligarchs.

Bermuda Continue Competing in Cayman Islands

Bermuda went down 78 – 57 to Port Arthur in the opening game of the day.

Name and shame tax evaders, says journalist behind Panama Papers

One of the early casualties was Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson, who was forced to resign days after the leaks showed he and his wife owned an offshore company he had not declared when entering parliament.

Adding value – the BVI Corporate Advantage

In this article, originally published by The Energy Industry Times, Greg Boyd discusses the BVI Corporate Advantage.

Amid Brexit uncertainty, few fears for Cayman

One area of concern is that the UK will no longer have a voice within the European Union on financial services policy when it comes to drawing up ‘blacklists’ and ‘grey lists’

Carey Olsen Sponsored Island Games Cycling Team Wins Eight Medals for Jersey

Jersey’s men’s team comprised Sam Firby, Rhys Hidrio, Rhys Pilley, Jack Rebours and Dave Le Roux. Together, they collected a bronze in the men’s team road race.

Is Midshore the New Offshore? by By Joe Cheung and Chris Burton, Vistra

While it would be a mistake to write traditional offshore jurisdictions off the map, many forward-thinking enterprises are setting their sights on ‘midshore’ locations in Asia.

Technology alone won’t save you - IRESS

Don’t fear change, fear the absence of it.

Guernsey plays its part in OECD success against tax evasion

The FBI recently highlighted to American senators the “immense value” of Guernsey’s information sharing in helping to combat financial crime.

Cayman tops list of most expensive places to live

When it comes to expensive places to live, look no further than the ground beneath your feet.

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