09/20/2018
Following a similar pattern to most of the world’s regions, the volume of offshore deals has fallen back from levels seen in the latter half of 2017, while value is on the rise.
09/20/2018
Last year was a significant test for the re/insurance sector with a triple threat of US natural disasters, generational changes in tax policy and soft market conditions
09/19/2018
Last year saw new highs for offshore IPOs and that momentum has continued into 2018, with 180 companies announcing their intention to go public in the first half of the year.
09/19/2018
The proposals are intended to reduce transaction costs, build market trust, and provide foundations for the development of standards, products and asset classes.
09/17/2018
The Cayman Islands withdrew from the Exchange of Notes after the UK’s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act was passed in May.
09/17/2018
A Talk to the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce – 17th September 2018
09/17/2018
Mr Mason explored the positive relationship that can exist between regulation and economic growth
09/13/2018
Treading the fine line to ILS success
They rented a cell from a rent-a-captive or a transformer or an ILS platform from one of the insurance managers.
09/12/2018
Finance minister lauds Cayman’s credit rating
Despite Cayman’s high GDP per capita and fiscal strength, “we cannot become complacent,” he said.
09/12/2018
Last year he established a joint venture to promote captive structures and management services with Chinese captive group Beijing Airport Captive Management Consulting.
09/12/2018
Investors claim their fingers were burnt when the inspectors blocked sale
09/11/2018
The Top 5 Things That Attract The World's Most Affluent Travelers To The Monaco Yacht Show
Of course the Monaco Yacht Show’s main attraction will always be the yachts.
09/11/2018
Jersey Finance releases private wealth report
The report, focusses on succession planning and how existing trust structures, established 30 plus years ago, might be affected by the next generation of beneficiaries.
09/09/2018
Five factors for a positive Brexit for the Channel Islands?
A positive Brexit outcome for the City depends on a continued pre-eminence in global financial services
09/09/2018
What are IFCs? Debunking the ‘tax haven’ myth
Stories of laundering cash through illegal tax havens hit the headlines, but they have nothing to do with recognised offshore financial centres
09/09/2018
Why is everyone in Monaco so darn rich?
WealthInsight. It has the highest per capita GDP in the world.
09/09/2018
GOJ to generate $30b in investment opportunities for Jamaican capital
The minister said that there will be other privatisations and, in addition, opportunities will arise from other Government projects including the Government Circle project.
09/07/2018
Unfortunately, you can’t just turn up and begin searching for employment, as all jobs must first be opened to locals, with incomers only hired if a local search has proved unsuccessful.
09/07/2018
Current estimates also show that GDP per person, which provides an indication of the island’s standard of living, grew in real terms by 2.4% in both 2016 and 2017.
09/07/2018
“More scrutiny is given to individuals registering for library cards, than to those setting up companies in Canada” says Meunier.