03/31/2018
IOM: A real danger we will end up in blacklist
The Isle of Man escaped blacklisting by the European Union in December.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/30/2018
Caribbean dollar trouble looms
Rose warned of a “dramatic effect in all of the countries in the American financial sphere, especially countries that are fixed to the United States dollar.”
03/30/2018
The Bahamian Island where Martin Luther KING wrote his speeches
When he was in town, King often stayed at the Big Game Club and Resort, a members' club that doubled as a hotel. His room, number 303, has since been remodeled (meaning you can't say you are sleeping in the same bed or using the same telephone a
03/29/2018
Funds sector welcomes Private Investment Fund changes
The PIF is based on a close relationship between investors and managers.
03/29/2018
Bahamas: Corporate Tax 'Is A Five-Year Project'
The KPMG executive said corporate taxation and the EU's 'economic substance' demands were two distinct, separate issues, with the 28-nation bloc not requiring the Bahamas to implement such a levy to escape its 'blacklist'.
03/29/2018
Bermuda drops in financial centre rankings
An unnamed investment fund director based in Miami is quoted in the report as saying: “The Caribbean is not a great place to be at the moment. Hurricanes and now a loss of confidence.”
03/29/2018
Commentary from Cannes - Appleby
The week generated some common themes:
03/28/2018
Solicitor-client privilege could be next victim of the Panama Papers | Julius Melnitzer
The trouble is that truth and accuracy are often at odds with optics.
03/28/2018
Jersey rises in Global Financial Centres Index rankings
The GFCI is updated every March and September and receives considerable attention from the global financial community.
03/27/2018
CASTAWAY MICKEY Inside Disney’s private island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas – which you can only get to if you’re on one of their cruises
The island has two beaches, and its very own post office where you can get a Disney postmark on your postcards home - and also offers water sports and massages
03/23/2018
The Bahamas’ Expects Removal from the EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes
The deadline for full compliance with the COCG criteria is December 2018.
03/23/2018
Top billing awarded to Cayman shipping registry
“The Shipping Registry serves as an integral pillar in an ever-developing maritime sector in the Cayman Islands.”
03/23/2018
Cayman talks up FinTech on Hong Kong trip
“The Cayman Islands, as one of the major financial centers in the world, needs to continue to be innovative and adaptable, creating the environment to facilitate a rapidly changing global financial system.”
03/23/2018
Jersey pair make PAM Top 40
The judges consider feedback from senior executives, the individual's pace of promotion and their successes in business development.
03/22/2018
Bahamas Must ‘Leverage’ Eu Listing Into Opportunity - Tanya McCartney
She added that the EU ‘blacklisting’ would also give greater impetus to tax reform discussions, especially the potential introduction of a corporate income tax, which the financial services industry had been seeking government talks on “
03/22/2018
Demerger of Jersey companies: a guide to the new regime - Ogier
The new demerger regime will be of particular interest to those who use, or are considering using, Jersey companies in their structures.
03/22/2018
Labuan IBFC Hosts Malaysia's Largest Asset Leasing Symposium
This level of growth is reflective of the continued economic growth of the Asian region
03/22/2018
Developing a framework and strategy for the island’s finance sector – an update
This will be supported by planned positive international engagement and outreach by the GFSC to further expand our current distribution and reach.
03/21/2018
Mauritius: Promoting Mauritius International Financial Centre in the Gulf
The mission, from 18 to 23 March, is organised at the initiative of the Ministry of Financial Services and Good Governance in collaboration with the Economic Development Board.
03/21/2018
Cryptocurrencies: how do we strike the right balance? - SGG Group
Overall, when it comes to cryptocurrencies and blockchain the term ‘digital disruption’ is rightly used, and the full implications remain to be seen.