Managers of Wealth Offshore

The LatAm fund landscape: Q&A with Tim Cone

Successful LatAm-based managers also utilise Cayman structures for international fundraising that is then deployed in international markets, without any particular connection to LatAm.

Legal aid in Jersey enters 21st century. What are the alternatives?

The existing system was deficient in that those receiving legal aid had no choice at all as to which lawyer they were allocated to.

Guernsey’s advantages to US private equity fund managers

For US fund managers thinking of targeting foreign investment, Guernsey may be worth considering for a few key reasons.

The right to a bank account? − Kevin-James Fenech

Local banks enjoy a quasi-monopolistic position

The Bahamas makes its presence felt at intl. insurance conference

CICA brings together the best captive professionals from around the world in a domicile-neutral setting to explore new uses of captives, to engage new talent, and to outline best practices,” read a BFSB statement.

While Cayman economy declined in 2020, it did better than most

Hotel & restaurant services experienced a contraction of 53.2 per cent in 2020

Top investment director flew on Greensill’s private plane, officials say

The Swiss asset manager and its employee were fined a total of £9.3 million in December

Strong Growth Trajectory for Jersey Funds Sector in Positive Year for Industry

The growth is driven by the alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, hedge, credit and infrastructure, which now represent 89% of total funds business, with private equity and venture capital in particular increasing by 27% over t

‘Guernsey can turn its “demographic dilemma” into a ‘demographic dividend,’ says IoD Mid-Term keynote speaker

The event began with a series of interviews with young people who shared their reasons for leaving the island or concerns about staying in Guernsey.

BF&M Reports Net Income Of $25.2 Million

BF&M’s Group Employee Benefits business was the primary driver for these earnings as Group Health, Life, and Pensions lines all met profit expectations.

Today and beyond: The next generation challenges the status quo of family business

While only 28% of NextGens are currently leading sustainability efforts, 72% expect to do so in the future.

Jersey: Proposal to increase investment business fees by 8.8% in 2022

Financial crime supervision has increased the volume supervisory activity for this sector. Some of the underlying reasons are covered in the National Risk Assessment.

Economic growth will not be without uncertainty

GUERNSEY and Jersey should expect a year of ‘above trend’ economic growth this year but will not be immune to rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty, according to a new forecast.

Jersey: An Alternative Jurisdiction for Global Securitisation Sponsors

Jersey has a long history of debt-issuing vehicles and those have ranged from short-dated issuers

US Virgin Islands clarifies captives law

The committee also considered a new bill to authorise the Virgin Islands Port Authority to establish a self-insurance program on the same day.

CWC: Guernsey is in a good position to promote captive sector

In these conditions, demand for alternative risk financing solutions is anticipated to continue in 2022 from all industry sectors, geographies and corporate entities.

Why do brands fail in Monaco?

Let’s put it in this way, over 80% of the luxury businesses coming to the Principality of Monaco fail to capitalise on their true potentials.

Abramovich investments highlight Cayman’s unknown Russia exposure

Tracing Cayman’s exposure in the more obscure, but potentially much larger, area of investment funds is more challenging.

Business connectivity costs in Guernsey to fall by up to 52%

The price changes will come into effect on 28th March 2022.

Moody’s upgrades Assured Guaranty

Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a holding company based in Bermuda

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