02/14/2014

Offshore Deal Activity Rose Steadily in 2013

Quarter by quarter offshore deal volumes rose steadily throughout 2013, resulting in a cumulative 12-month deal value topped only three times in the last decade, according to a report released today by Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers o

02/13/2014

Cayman 'ahead of UK' on beneficial ownership

Premier Alden McLaughlin has “no difficulty” complying with international financial reporting standards, even if those standards require the Cayman Islands to make public its register of beneficial ownership of companies and investment funds.

02/12/2014

Is FATCA a US tax boogie-man for Bermuda?

However, some of the larger financial institutions who have been planning for the introduction of FATCA reporting for some years are continuing along with the timetable originally prepared.

02/03/2014

Guernsey – Home Of The Family Office by Fiona Le Poidevin

The family office concept has been around for decades, but it is only in recent years that the industry has begun to expand at an impressive pace with new family offices opening every month and the value of assets increasing.

02/03/2014

Guernsey: are Asian clients missing out? by Fiona Le Poidevin

When seeking solutions for structuring their wealth, Asian investors are fairly open to placing their assets in offshore locations. But there is a tendency for Asian clients – and advisers – to stick to what they know, and for this reason, the

01/30/2014

Jersey Finance highlights its plans and priorities for 2014

An outline of Jersey Finance’s promotional activities for the year ahead and a review of key developments in 2013 was provided today (Tuesday 28 January) at Jersey Finance’s Annual Review presentation held at the Hotel de France. Hosted by Jer