Managers of Wealth Offshore

Average house prices soar over 50% in half a decade

Average rental prices at the end of last year remained in check with previous months and 2021, but a monthly cost of £1,725 means it is over 35% higher than five years earlier.

Economy is on a good trajectory, says minister

Mr Hayward said the global economy was expected to grow this year.

Directors are supremely pessimistic on economy

Directors are feeling supremely pessimistic about the outlook of the UK economy, although the mood may be worse than the reality, according to Kitty Ussher, former MP, now chief economist at the IoD.

"We're sorry..."

In a statement the Revenue Service said it is "currently amending the letters and impacted customers will receive a revised letter with the correct weekly rate, along with a covering letter apologising for the error.

'Absolutely vital' for minimum wage to reach living wage - Treasury Minister

The living wage is currently calculated at £11.05.

Carey Olsen raises more than £60,000 for two Jersey charities

The partners of the firm have also made an annual donation.

Bank of Saint Lucia branch officially opens in Choiseul

The bank will be offering a suite of BOSL services including teller services, account opening, general customer services, loan services and more.

Reinsurance could be turning the corner, says S&P

The result was significant rate improvements at the January renewals for short tail lines, with the largest increases seen in property catastrophe.

HIGHVERN funds team in Acclaim magazine

The Jersey funds team of Aidan O’Flanagan, James Byrant and Ken Ritchie discuss how they keep standards high, following their win of the WealthBriefing Channel Islands Award for Best Trust Company Fund Administration Service.

Stuart: Critical for Bahamians to begin investing outside country

According to Stuart, Bahamians have to become more than just consumers.

Skipton creates eleven new positions

James Kennedy joined the bank five months ago.

No bailout for failed financial institutions, says Holness

The bailout of the failed financial sector in the late 1990s rescued the savings of countless depositors in what some academics called the socialising of debt.

Alderney planning chief calls for housing rethink

Housing is a key aspect of the Island Plan which has mandated a housing strategy, policy and practices to make the island attractive to economically active adults and their families while sustaining those who already live here.

AM Best flags positive strategic changes at Vantage Risk

The ratings affirmation follows an active initial two years of operations for the group.

CDB boss outlines priorities for socioeconomic growth

The Barbados-headquartered bank said growth in the region last year was largely supported by extra-regional airlift to tourism-dependent states and vibrant energy production in commodity export economies.

Conference highlights Cayman’s residency by investment offering

The event, hosted at the Kimpton Seafire Resort by one of the principal agents in the space, Latitude, and RIF Trust, showcased the government programmes that have so far drawn real estate investors, entrepreneurs and family offices to the islands.

CEO confidence in growth declines dramatically

As part of the study, researchers polled 4,410 CEOs in 105 countries and territories, including Bermuda and in the Caribbean region, last October and November.

eprivateclient publishes 50 Most Influential list

50 Most Influential list of key players in the UK

S&P downgrades Guernsey's credit rating

In 2021, the Guernsey credit score was AA-/A- 1+ meaning 'stable' which itself was lower than it had been pre-pandemic when Guernsey scored positively with AA- for the long term and A-1+ for the short term.

Credit-card problems spark concern over Islanders' access to mortgages and loans

Mr Walker explained that in the UK all citizens, whether or not they were entitled to vote, were listed on a single digital electoral register.

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