10/30/2015
UK-distributed onshore bond sales up 20% in first half 2015
Sales of UK-distributed onshore bonds increased by nearly 20% in the first six months of 2015, according to the recent data from the Association of British Insurers.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/28/2015
Global Citizenship And The Ultra Wealthy
For UHNW individuals seeking citizenship or visa status in a foreign country, buying a home is often the best route.
10/28/2015
Colin Macleod scoops national IoD award
In total, more than eighty company directors were up for prizes, which were judged by a panel of 33 governance, business and marketing experts from the IoD network across the country.
10/27/2015
Inside the Secretive World of Tax-Avoidance Experts
A sociologist realized that if she were ever going to understand global inequality she would have to become one of the people who helps create it. So she trained to become a wealth manager to the ultra-rich.
10/25/2015
Quinton Trust (Malta) to open at Smart City
Smart City will be a great working environment for our staff and a wonderful location for entertaining visiting clients.
10/23/2015
Cayman welcomes ESMA announcement
ESMA has taken a country-by-country approach to its assessment of third countries rather than assessing them as a single block
10/23/2015
From constraint to opportunity - Paradigm shift as more users see EU regulations in new light
With a rather small population of about 33,000 people on a rather small territory of 2.5 square miles, Gibraltar has managed to built a well diversified financial industry.
10/22/2015
A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Humboldt Re
Offsetting rating factors include the challenges related to the immediate execution of its proposed business plan in current market conditions.
10/22/2015
BERMUDA: Business leaders’ confidence growing
Most of the 98 business leaders who participated believe the economy has improved over the last 12 months and will continue to improve over the next year.
10/21/2015
Global Assets Under Management to Swell To $102 Trillion in 2020: PwC
In 2020, investors' expectations will include a robust and efficient tax infrastructure.
10/21/2015
What You Need To Know About The UK’s Ultra Wealthy
Nearly 80% of the ultra wealthy population in the United Kingdom amassed their fortunes through astute entrepreneurship, while just 13% inherited their wealth, a Wealth-X and UBS study reveals.
10/21/2015
Malta should seek Halal Tourism, Labour MP says
Labour MP Joe Farrugia suggested today that Malta should promote Halal Tourism as a way to attract Muslim tourists.
10/16/2015
Jersey Finance Industry powers ahead
To reach 12,820 jobs for year to June 2015
10/15/2015
The U.S. Companies With The Biggest Offshore Stash
It’s just as well banks don’t have to hold physical cash anymore, otherwise the vaults would be full to bursting in some of the World’s most popular tax havens. It appears that Fortune 500 is now officially the greatest tax avoidance org
10/15/2015
Debt risks of emerging markets offshore units specific to issuer: Moody’s
The rapid increase in debts issued by offshore subsidiaries in emerging economies does not represent a significant systemic vulnerability, but rather a potential risk factor for individual issuers
10/14/2015
Global Wealth in 2015: Underlying Trends Remain Positive
Private wealth will expand at a weaker pace through 2020 than previously forecast because the global economy isn’t advancing as quickly as expected, according to Credit Suisse Group AG.
10/14/2015
Fraud, theft, foul play: Can advisers spot the next scandal before it breaks?
How much can advisers really be expected to know about problem investments before they turn sour?
10/12/2015
Relocating To Jersey As A High Value Resident
There are no capital or inheritance taxes
10/12/2015
Enhance Group Show Continued Support for STEP by Sponsoring STEP Asia Conference for Third Year
The conference programme this year features some fascinating topics and superb speakers
10/09/2015
In An Expat Jam? Global Employment Companies To The Rescue
The GEC is considered the employer of the expatriate employees and carries out the central human resources and payroll functions, said Kerry Weinger, a partner at Baker & Mackenzie LLP.