Managers of Wealth Offshore

Guernsey retains captives title

The judging panel, made up of insurance and captive management professionals with deep expertise in the industry, noted that Guernsey continued to lead the way for captive formations in Europe

What do the IoM disclosure exemptions mean for the industry?

“The exemptions set out under paragraph 25 of the code relate to certain, specific requirements, principally around the requirement to produce Key or Summary Information Documents,” a spokesperson said.

Jersey Finance research highlights challenges of wealth transition in the Gulf region

The report, entitled ‘Wealth Structuring and the International Financial Centres: Perspectives from the GCC’, reflects the views of over 70 wealth management industry practitioners working in the GCC market during a thought-leadership roundtab

Jersey Private Fund Product finds Favour Across Alternative Asset Classes

These figures follow a number of positive developments for Jersey’s funds industry in recent weeks.

Jersey Funds Thrive Using Private Placement – Case Studies

NPPR works thanks to bilateral agreements between Jersey’s financial regulator and those in each EU Member State

European Regulation Survey: The Impact of Brexit and BEPS

One thing is certain, Brexit will have a significant impact across a range of sectors. Further complicating matters is the impending implementation of the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project.

Special Report: Double agents - How football clubs, players and advisers play the tax game

An examination of thousands of documents relating to some of the world's richest football clubs shows how clubs and players have repeatedly clashed with the tax authority over the role and pay of agents.

Jamaican bank group NCB tops region with $28 billion record profit

“Today, in a real sense, we are there,” declared NCB Financial President and CEO Patrick Hylton at the banking conglomerate’s quarterly investors briefing at the NCB Wellness Centre in Kingston on Friday.

Cayman National shareholders take final step to effect sale

Mr. Dack added that Republic Bank has received acceptances from “well above” 75 percent of the local bank’s shares.

Japan's Increasing Attraction to Alternative Investments

Japan Post Bank, with an even larger US$1.8 trillion portfolio, has similarly announced plans to increase its alternatives allocation to 3%.

Guernsey will always be leaders

International regulations are pushing all jurisdictions to show that the companies resident in those jurisdictions have substance.

Luxembourg deepens its alternative fund roots

On the back of this upward trajectory, the next 12 months will be interesting as the EU prepares for life without the UK.

SGG Group Ceo Voted European Personality Of The Year

Commenting on his award, Serge Krancenblum said: “I am pleased and honoured to accept this award and to join the prestigious list of past recipients.

The Cannabis Conundrum – Can Local Banks Bank on Marijuana?

The laws of Saint Lucia create ambiguities on the part of the institutions willing to do anything business-wise involving marijuana.

The Jersey model

The Channel Island is becoming an alternative to traditional tax havens

At A Glance Guide to Guernsey Private Investment Fund

Ogier's partner-led team of Guernsey investment funds specialists advise on all stages of the investment funds life-cycle, and work closely with colleagues from BVI, Cayman, Hong Kong, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Tokyo offices.

Guernsey Fund Report reveals stable growth for 2018

Northern Trust also maintained its lead position for custody and transfer agency services respectively with $25.7bn and $53.6bn

Lessons in workplace stress from 2000 years ago

If not managed and resolved early, all of this can lead to claims to the Employment Tribunal, with all the disruption, extra costs and reputational damage that they can inflict.

Trinidad bank to acquire 75 percent of Cayman National

Acquiring majority ownership will give Republic Bank controlling powers over Cayman National, including the ability to pass ordinary and special resolutions at Cayman National meetings, which allows it to amend the bank’s articles of association.

HSBC survey highlights islands' potential

The report finds that more than three quarters (78 per cent) of companies are positive about the trading environment, rising to 86 per cent in ASEAN countries and 82 per cent in the EU.

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