Managers of Wealth Offshore

Do not trust the horse, Trojans by Justin Urquhart Stewart

"Do not trust the horse, Trojans. Whatever it is, I fear the Greeks even when they bring gifts." Virgil's Aeneid, Book 2, 19 BC:

BWCI launches Island Global Research

BWCI has extended its range of services with the launch of a new data analytics company, Island Global Research Limited.

Employment rising in Jersey's finance industry

The numbers working in the finance industry were recorded at 12,770, by far the highest proportion of any sector.

Jersey based Chartered Accountancy practice wins International Funds Award

The Chartered Accountancy practice has been named ‘Best for Finance Industry Accounting Services, Channel Islands” by Acquisition International (AI).

Caribbean, Dominican Republic leaders talk bank cooperation

President Danilo Medina met over the weekend with leaders of several Caribbean countries interested in cooperation in banking and other areas of Dominican Republic’s economy

Digital and core platform modernisation to drive bank IT budget growth

This change will be reflected by the spending growth in core platforms

Moore Stephens named "Most Outstanding Accountancy Firm – Isle of Man"

The Corporate LiveWire Awards recognise companies consistently excelling at helping their clients work through daily business challenges

The Risks and Costs of an Ineffective Middle-Office

When assessing the various risks that might affect investment firms, fund managers and investors often overlook an element that can lead to failure if neglected: an ineffective middle-office.

Barbados ideally placed to be gateway to Cuba

Stating that this country was well placed to attain its vision of being the international financial and wealth management centre of choice

Gibson Criticises Scotiabank - And Warns Of Hotel Layoffs

Labour Minister Shane Gibson yesterday said the impending lay-off of employees at Scotiabank (Bahamas) was “disappointing”

Cayman rises in global financial index

The Cayman Islands has moved up 15 positions in the most recent Global Financial Centres Index

Societe Generale Private Banking And Forbes Insights Analyze Conditions For Global Wealth Creation

Based on the views of over 200 wealthy entrepreneurs around the world, the study asks whether they believe conditions are right for economic growth and for building and investing in their businesses and creating jobs.

Scotia named Best Emerging Market Bank

For the fifth time, Scotiabank has been named the Best Emerging Market Bank in T&T by the prestigious Global Finance

Mauritius foreign direct investment jumps 48.7 pct in 2014

Foreign investment in real estate led with a total of 6.17 billion rupees, the central bank said. Hotels and restaurants accounted for 4.89 billion rupees.

New York, London, HK & Singapore top global financial centres index

All four centres gained points and retain their relative ranks in a biannual global financial centres index. New York remains the top centre, though by only one point on the 1,000 point scale. Tokyo, in fifth place, is 32 points behind the leaders.

Guernsey: Ahead Of The Curve

Threatening to blacklist jurisdictions which fail to compile public registers of the beneficial owners of trusts and companies is all well and good

The Magic of Mincome by Toby Birch

No matter how you stack the numbers, they simply do not add up. It is time to re-visit some radical experiments from the past but first we must examine the barriers.

Mauritius Commercial Bank sponsors Africa CEO Forum

The Mauritius Commercial Bank is one of the four Diamond Sponsors of the forthcoming Africa CEO Forum.

Caribbean economy grew 4.6 percent in 2014

The Caribbean region as a whole is growing economically, driven by tourism

CIBC First Caribbean Scores High On Gender Diversity

Some companies pay lip-service to gender diversity, but not CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank.

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