Managers of Wealth Offshore

Gov't To Reconfigure Bank Of Bahamas Board

The Government is moving to reconfigure the Board of BISX-listed Bank of the Bahamas International, whose annual general meeting has been delayed by the wait for directors to be named.

Which of the Channel Islands' routes to market work best for funds investors in the real world?

Recent developments in the UK have had a significant impact on the way in which Channel Island investment funds can be sold into the UK market.

Why Business Process Outsourcing?

As a business leader, you face more challenges than ever from competitors, regulators, customers and shareholders.

Bumper first Quarter For BVI Firms

The first quarter of 2014 has seen a flurry of international transactions involving BVI law firms and using BVI structures.

Mixed results for offshore centers, survey shows

The rankings, which are produced by Z/Yen Group Ltd., are based on a range of factors, including the business environment of a jurisdiction, transparency of taxation, human capital, infrastructure, reputation and market access.

Cayman Islands: Premier to attend Islamic finance meeting in London

Premier Alden McLaughlin is in London this week to attend a meeting of the Global Islamic Finance and Investment Group and meet Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials.

Positive outlook for RE and PE at Jersey conference

Funds professionals are anticipating particular growth in the real estate and private equity asset classes, according to the results of a poll held at the Jersey Finance Annual London Funds Conference.

The impact of sanctions in Ukraine and Russia under the laws of Cyprus, BVI and Cayman - Harneys

Here we provide an update on the fast moving pace of events surrounding new sanctions imposed since that time and as relevant to the jurisdictions we advise on.

Investors Offshore Bait and Switch

The two biggest problems to most offshore structures is Reporting & Liquidity.

Top gun – Asset allocator with Thomas Miller Investment

The airforce offers a fantastic life, but I was looking for other opportunities

Cayman ranks 3rd in Americas

Cayman remains a strong force among the leading financial centres in the world.

2014 UK Budget - RBC Wealth Management comments on the impact on the Channel Islands

Richard Brook, Head of Tax, RBC Wealth Management reacts to key announcements in the 2014 UK Budget:

British Virgin Islands: Islamic Finance: From The Cayman Islands To The Middle East And Beyond

The use of off shore companies in Islamic finance is driven by many of the same factors as in conventional banking, as tax efficiency, bankruptcy-remoteness and privacy are considerations common to most cross-border transactions.

Bahamas Gains Captives Boost

More than 560 representatives from the captive insurance industry attended the conference, a record number for the event, hosted under the theme ‘Captives: Global Opportunities and Solutions’.

Investors Moving Toward a "Risk-off" Position Amid Geopolitical Unrest - BofA Merrill Lynch

Global investors are moving toward a "risk off" stance, taking on greater protection as the prospect of geopolitical instability grows, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for March.

Captive Managers Handpick Cayman

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has licenced three new captive managers, filtering global captive business into one cohesive domicile.

Fund Structures for Family Offices by Joe Truelove, Carey Group

Here are his thoughts on why family offices may be turning to fund like structures.

The US Virgin Islands' Business Lure

The U.S. Virgin Islands is attempting to lure small businesses with substantial corporate tax breaks, in a bid to create jobs and diversify the tiny territory’s $4.2 billion economy.

Over half of retail banking executives think non-traditional financial services providers are a threat to traditional banks - PwC

The remainder (46%) see smaller banks capturing share through increasing differentiation. Executives are also divided as to the threat posed by non-traditional new players: while 55% believe they pose a threat to traditional banks, 31% believe they presen

Winning through customer experience - Ernst & Young

Our third Global Consumer Banking Survey looks at banking through the lens of the customer. How do customers perceive their banks? What services do they expect their banks to provide? How well do their banks deliver on promises?

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