Managers of Wealth Offshore

Case study: How a Jersey private foundation and family charter fixed a HNW family's governance issues

The family had become dissatisfied with the level of administration and record keeping of an existing structure.

New Research Demonstrates Tax Justice Network’s State of Tax Justice Report Based on Flawed Analysis for Cayman Islands

“Extremely Distorted Estimates” and Other Errors Make New TJN Assessment of Cayman Highly Unreliable

‘We Need More From Resident Billionaires’

Unlocking such investment would drive a faster, and greater, post-COVID recovery, he added, while calling on The Bahamas to better exploit the luxury real estate boom by realising “it’s not enough” to simply attract such persons to these

The future of SPACs

By 2020, that number had grown to 228, raising $77bn, and then the SPACs mania became even more intense.

Fund Structuring: Shariah Compliant Funds In Guernsey

We are seeing renewed interest in these types of structures – particularly from managers who have not previously targeted Shariah investors

United Arab Emirates a go-to offshore haven for Africa’s political and business elite, leaked records show

The UAE’s record on illicit finance raises concerns for its relationship with the world’s poorest continent, experts say.

A wave of FirstGen – assisting the creators of new wealth

Broadly speaking, the FirstGen are original wealth creators who are predominantly from a younger age bracket.

Pandora Papers reveal Emirati royal families’ role in secret money flows

From skyscrapers rising in the desert to free-trade zones hawking gold and diamonds, the UAE is open for business. Sometimes that business involves shadowy companies and international crimes.

Green finance in Guernsey: building a sustainable future

If that potential is to be realised, it requires innovative thinking on the part of the global funds industry.

Losses to OECD tax havens could vaccinate global population three times over, study

Poorer countries hit hardest by global tax abuse at the hands of rich countries

Largest ever Africa-focused fund ‘shows confidence in Guernsey’

Partner Andrew Boyce, who led the Carey Olsen team, said the deal showed confidence in Guernsey.

Green finance in Guernsey: building a sustainable future

And when it comes specifically to green investment – money that goes towards supporting green and sustainable projects – Guernsey is playing a world-leading role.

Responding to Uncertain Times

Few single family offices and multi-family office providers were ready for the stress test of the past 18 months.

PwC unveils The New Equation: Building Trust and Delivering Sustained Outcomes

The first is to build trust, which has never been more important, nor more difficult.

Ogier in Cayman "top of their game'" in Legal 500 Caribbean Guide 2022

That's the view of clients whose endorsement of Ogier in the latest edition of Legal 500 Caribbean Guide sees all its service lines ranked and rankings for 25 lawyers.

European reinsurers seeing improved performance

The reinsurers’ net income return on equity improved by more than five percentage points on average in the first three quarters compared to 2020.

Kendrick Rose survey highlights Jersey housing cost concerns

Among those in this sector, 15% said they were already planning to leave Jersey, with 47% prepared to consider leaving because of housing costs.

Women Leading Real Estate

With a core purpose of enhancing the success of women in CRE and promoting diversity generally across the industry, this years’ conference was comprised of a series of inspiring panel discussions.

Jersey and UAE sign landmark 'first of a kind' treaty after years of talks

This historic agreement will enhance business flows and protect investments between our jurisdictions.

Labuan IBFC Clinches Global Accolade for Top International Captive Domicile 2021 at the European Awards

Growth in European-based risk owners using cell captives in the domicile, along with continued growth in self-insurance incorporations, being the key success factors

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