Managers of Wealth Offshore

IBOR, CBOR, MBOR and OBOR by Phil Banas

So what is an IBOR? And why the heck would anyone want one?

Labuan IBFC: Form trusts to protect wealth

Labuan International Business and Financial Centre said business operators, especially family-owned businesses, should consider setting up foundations and trusts to protect their wealth for long-lasting benefits.

Seychelles, Mauritius Enhance Cooperation

Over 50 local companies, including merchants, importers and corporate service providers, attended the forum and the trade fair, held at the same time, to discuss business possibilities with more than 100 of their Mauritian counterparts.

The Bahamas: Adaptive and Innovative

Earlier this year, the Bahamas Financial Services Board hosted its annual International Business and Finance Summit under the theme “Bahamas Advantage: Survival of the Fittest”.

Need for Global Philanthropy Extremely Urgent

The answers were analysed using three main criteria

Cayman Islands: The Caribbean Engaging the World in Financial Services

The Caribbean Export Development Agency, in partnership with the Government of The Bahamas, recently organised a regional summit with focus on financial services and how the economies in the region can grow that industry with participation from several in

HSBC Malta supports vision of Malta as a major trade hub

HSBC Malta’s CEO Mark Watkinson, during the bank’s 38th AGM, said that Malta had the opportunity to become a major trade hub.

Malta can be major trade hub, says HSBC chief executive

2013 ‘a year of considerable challenges’ for HSBC Malta, says Mark Watkinson

Finance is still the best prospect Jersey has, now, and in the future

Geoff Cook, CEO, Jersey Finance, outlined to over 100 Jersey business leaders at the IOD luncheon and politicians, how the Island’s finance industry is performing and what initiatives are currently being undertaken to promote the industry. Discussin

Offshore profits of US companies grow

The total indefinitely reinvested earnings of U.S. companies listed on the Russell 1000 increased by 12 percent to $2.119 trillion in 2013, according to data by Audit Analytics.

Read This If Your Phone Runs Android

The Internet security world mobilized to tackle the Heartbleed software bug.

Gibraltar: How Does Gibraltar Compare?

It is gratifying when people say that they read my articles and last month's piece about the "offshore" industry appears to have generated some interest.

One of a Kind - What Makes Bermuda an Attractive Location for Captives - Appleby

The reasons why the island makes for such a successful and attractive jurisdiction are endless.

Jersey: Making An Impact In The Far East

An increasing number of Channel Island financial services businesses are expanding into South East Asia, with many firms opening offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

Uncertainty, volatility to drive hedge fund success

Hedge funds professionals may be overly optimistic about the future of the industry

Trinidad & Tobago government supports ecosystem conducive to venture capital

The following is the address delivered by Finance and Economy Minister Larry Howai on Friday at the Hyatt in Port of Spain.

T3 Online unveils new offshore investment management platform

For brokerages to successfully meet such impending reforms, embracing the need for better technology in the way of an online platform is essential.

More Than Half Believe Wealthy Starts at £10m or More: 'Millionaire' is a Dated Term as 'Celebrity' Wealth Skews Perceptions; Today, it's More About Being a 'Tenmillionaire'

In contrast to previous decades when the term 'millionaire' indicated significant personal wealth, it is clear that our perceptions of what it means to be wealthy have changed.

CISEA - Quarter One Update 2014 Issuers Update

This information update contains important information that directors of issuers listed on the Official List of the Channel Islands Securities Exchange Authority Limited should be aware of.

Standard Bank deposits rise as Jersey’s overall deposits fall

Africa contains many of the world’s fastest growing economies

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