Managers of Wealth Offshore

Caribbean properties of 'eye-watering low value', court told

A surveyor’s report on the construction proved to be "quite damning".

Liberation Group sees strong start to new financial year

The new financial year has started strongly with record sales and profitability being delivered in the first four months of the year

Is it time for Channel Island parents to help ‘next generation’?

Given the continued increase in property values over the past decade, many Channel Island parents have strong equity in their homes and can use it wisely as a means to helping their children.

Inflation, infrastructure and private equity – Q&A with Alexander Curry

The contractual framework of many infrastructure projects provides a degree of flexibility so as to permit rate changes where required to future proof such projects against interest rate rises and inflation.

2022 Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 revealed

This year's Top 35 Under 35 Channel Islands listing from eprivateclient has been revealed

New Bright Africa research points to strong private equity growth, powered by Mauritius

Mauritius has already firmly established itself as a gateway for investment into Africa through its robust banking, taxation, fiduciary, and fund management infrastructure and mature regulatory investment fund framework.

Effective philanthropy - key takeaways

Impact and involvement among the philanthropists of today has become paramount: Modern philanthropists are more eager than ever to be involved within the process of conducting philanthropy.

Why Create an Offshore Trust for your Employee Share Plan?

Share plans are very flexible.

Bahamas May ‘Run Out Of Runway’ For Reforms

With inflation and a potential fresh COVID-19 infection wave representing another threat

Endless Opportunities in Technology - Funds Forum key takeaways, Panel Session 2

The societal implications of automation must be considered as well as the ethical aspects of AI and the governance of trading or investing in digital assets.  

Jersey Information Commissioner publishes their annual report

The report provides an overview of the work JOIC has achieved over the last year including cases, breaches, enforcement audits and its outreach work in the local community.

The best countries for hiding wealth

President Joe Biden has made transparency reforms a key pillar of his foreign policy, vowing to tackle tax evasion and money laundering.

EY study highlights family office pressures

It also explores the challenges and opportunities SFOs are prioritising in response to unprecedented changes to wealth and regulation; digital transformation; risk and reputation; and strategy and governance.

BNF Bank reports strong financial performance for 2021

Net operating income increased by €3m between 2020 and 2021

New Data Shows a Positive Jersey Retail environment

In St Helier, this includes The Parade, Liberty Wharf, and the markets. For the first quarter of 2022, this stood at a vacancy rate of 7.5%, compared to the UK’s Shopping Centre vacancy rate of 19%.

Asset protection and trusts- How much control will tip the balance?

In most jurisdictions, trust assets will be more vulnerable to attack from a settlor’s creditors

UBS Investor Sentiment: Investors Concerned About the War Yet Stay the Course with their Portfolios

The survey found business owners tempering their hiring and investment plans and are focusing on increasing their employee benefits, IT spending and upgrading talent.

Spotlight on succession planning in Africa

Mauritius is a recognised international financial centre with a stable and sophisticated legal and economic ecosystem.

Caribbean Financial Access Round-Table Held in Barbados

De-risking efforts have led many U.S. banks to sever ties with their Caribbean affiliates, resulting in significant economic disruption to countries and businesses in the region.

Cybercrime tops threats to business

The report said that emerging risks from ESG-reporting fraud and platform fraud could impact businesses in the future.

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