Managers of Wealth Offshore

CIFO releases report for 2018

This was a year of increased workload, extensive stakeholder consultations to review CIFO’s funding structure and the first court challenge to an ombudsman decision.

An Insight into Funds Financing in Jersey

The main advantage to investors is that they do not need to make capital calls in a compressed timeframe to hit a deal closing target

Captive owners would not hesitate in choosing Bermuda again

Asked if there was anything globally or in the US possibly impacting them, the answers ranged from a Roundup lawsuit to tariffs.

Economic uncertainty, financial volatility can mean opportunities for captives

“When is a deal a deal given that Trump has been known to change his mind on things,” he said.

St Kitts-Nevis PM Harris calls for ‘inclusive development’ in region

Harris also voiced concern about borrowing member countries who have grown their economies and “are not eligible for preferential borrowing rates that lower income economies can access.”

Bermuda anticipates more Canadian firms will form captives

The forum was designed to bring companies together with Bermuda industry, regulatory and government stakeholders to explore and educate on all aspects of how Bermuda can be a domicile of choice for everything from risk solutions to asset management.

Cayman delegation visits Hong Kong

China is an important market place for Cayman companies and Hong Kong can act as a spring board for firms looking to do business there.

Malta committed to playing ‘important role’ with ERBD in development of N. African countries

Vice-President of the ERBD Pierre Heilbronn noted that the bank has already invested €7.5 billion in North African countries such as Tunisia and Egypt, and noted that the bank was committed to continue providing a helping hand to these countries so t

BVI's financial industry registers best year since 2015

The BVI recorded a total of 37,415 incorporations in 2018, up 15% on 2017’s incorporations (32,493) and up 18% on 2016 (31,769).

The Bahamas - The clear choice for int'l financial services

International financial centres such as The Bahamas play an important role in the global economy.

BVI Finance Commends Rise in "Quality Business" in 2018 After a Strong Year of Incorporations

Appleby also recently reported that the total value of merger and acquisitions (M&A) in the BVI rose by 25% in 2018.

Trusts: Lessons from Dickens But a Modern Story

If Dickens were writing today the fortune of a footballer and a life lived in the public gaze may have given him inspiration.

Duff & Phelps releases 2019 Global Regulatory Outlook

The survey also looked at how firms are coping with regulatory compliance challenges.

TMF Group: Largest Economies Often Most Complex for Business

The findings confirm that the business landscape has become more challenging

Artificial Intelligence: a disruptive force in the UK financial services sector - Intertrust

AI is seen as a tech disruptor frontrunner but firms are hindered by a skills shortage

The Global Business Complexity Index 2019

Navigate the risks and opportunities of doing business in 76 jurisdictions around the world.

AfCFTA: How will it affect Mauritius and Africa?

Mauritius has long been an advocate for developing economic bridges between itself and other African states

Capturing Synergies in an Evolving Family Office Landscape by Geoff Cook

These are the ‘internal drivers’ that are proactively shaping family office behaviours.

Jersey Q1 house prices report published

The key points are as follows

Record breaking Literary Festival

Over the six days, there were 67 speakers and 84 events organised, including 18 educational talks by authors in schools to 2,283 children.

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