11/04/2016
Comment: Channel Islands well placed to embrace China trade boom
Also showed that the use of the RMB has grown seven per cent around the world over the past 12 months.
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/04/2016
Positive post-Brexit positioning for Channel Islands
Professional services and financial organisations on the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey have responded positively to a survey about post-Brexit business conditions
11/03/2016
Focus on finance - Research Special
In partnership with Capital Economics, the respected independent research firm, Jersey Finance has produced a report entitled ‘Jersey's Value to Britain’ which outlines the economic relevance of Jersey to the British economy.
11/03/2016
Half of Banking Customers Globally Now Using FinTech Firms Finds World FinTech Report 2017
The inaugural report quantifies and tracks customer response to the rise of FinTechs, includes the views of financial services industry executives at both FinTech firms and traditional financial institutions2, and summarizes how innovation is key in the e
11/01/2016
EY announces Channel Islands Brexit survey results
EY surveyed organisations across the Channel Islands to obtain a greater understanding of the impact the UK decision to leave the EU will have on the islands’ businesses
10/31/2016
'Major Gap in Financial System' Still Exists
Presenting a lecture on the Barbados Financial System since Independence, Dr. Robinson said that our country’s financial system provides excellent access to personal credit and debt financing
10/27/2016
How does a rating upgrade impact Malta’s capital markets?
Fitch also raised Malta’s rating to ‘A+’ in July 2007 prior to Malta’s adoption of the euro but it then downgraded Malta to ‘A’ (with a stable outlook) in September 2013.
10/26/2016
Jersey business leaders recognised at national director awards
The awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of individuals at director level within private, public and voluntary organisations across Britain
10/26/2016
A.M. Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Family Guardian Insurance
The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable.
10/25/2016
Increased number of South Africans investing in Mauritius. Why?
The firm’s comments are partially supported by the World Bank Doing Business Survey 2016, where Mauritius is ranked 32nd worldwide and 1st in Africa.
10/25/2016
Next US president should curb "tax havens such as Ireland"
It is likely that there will be a push for tax reform in 2017
10/24/2016
Malta registers first fiscal surplus in 16 years
Credit rating agencies are predicting that the current debt burden that was brought about by three Nationalist administrations
10/24/2016
Ease of Doing Business Must Improve, Says Biba President
Barbados has made great strides in several areas over the past 50 years
10/24/2016
Lady Shifty takes a 13-mile helicopter trip to go shopping...
She opted for a casual look for the journey, pairing black trousers with a dark green animal print jumper and black embellished boots.
10/21/2016
A fifth of Romania’s total turnover, connected to offshore companies
Active companies in Romania that have among their shareholders at least one offshore company
10/20/2016
Singapore seminar to showcase Guernsey’s capital markets and fiduciary expertise
The free-to- attend seminar, which takes place at the Credit Suisse Wealth Institute, One Raffles Link on 7 November
10/20/2016
Senator wants IRS to show what it’s done about tax fraud since Panama Papers reports
The April release of what’s now called the Panama Papers spotlighted how foreign leaders, drug cartels and the wealthy use offshore companies to skirt taxation and law enforcement.
10/20/2016
PM: CUB was losing millions, had never paid dividends
The 2015 Banking Act moved the capital requirement for banks from $5 million to $20 million.
10/20/2016
Jersey Finance Unveils Research Demonstrating Island’s Value to Europe
The reports also reinforce how Jersey’s benefit to the UK and the rest of the EU far outweighs any potential costs in terms of foregone tax revenues to the continent.
10/19/2016
Jersey Deal Volume Up in First Half of 2016
The latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that provides data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in the major offshore financial centres, focuses on transactions announced during the first half of 2016.