Managers of Wealth Offshore

Technology now "the common denominator" for organisational resilience

The Covid-19 pandemic appears to have accelerated the longstanding desire for digital-led business transformation from important to urgent, the study concludes.

From porter to managing Scotiabank’s top branch

Mohan moved from telling to customer service, and was then promoted to a more senior position in sales.

Putting to Rest the Myths About Offshore Banking

Offshore banks don’t box out the middle class.

5 reasons venture debt will go through the roof in the next 3 years

That hasn’t stopped venture debt from substantially growing its market share of the start-up ecosystem.

‘AML is the least effective anti-crime measure anywhere, ever’

He is currently working on a book that he believes will indicate pathways to better outcomes, reducing the social and economic harm caused by serious crime, while at the same time cutting regulatory and compliance costs.

How long can Cayman’s real-estate boom last?

RICS conference examines state of the industry

Cayman Islands family offices and the continuing rise of SPACs

The re-emergence of SPACs in the last couple of years shows no sign of slowing down as the demand for SPAC formations in the Cayman Islands continued to increase in the first quarter of 2021.

What Is the Best Country to Set Up an Offshore Company?

An offshore jurisdiction is a country with low or zero tax rates.

Bahamas Banking Chief: ‘Far Too Many Frauds And Errors’

Pointing out that “a tremendous amount of land fraud exists even today”, as unscrupulous persons exploit loopholes in the title ownership chain, the Fidelity chief urged the government to “expedite” the transition to a land registr

Wealthy Indians look to Caribbean investment programmes

This is indicative of the mass exodus that is being seen in India, accelerated by Covid-19 and the deadly second wave currently hitting the country.

Guernsey Q1 2021 sees new property price peak

The data shows a year-on-year increase in both the purchase and rental price of local market properties.

Island destinations making the most of homeport opportunities

As is true of any cruise ship homeport, these islands hope to capitalize on pre- and post-cruise stays.

Global equity capital markets: regional perspectives and outlook for 2021

There was an increased number of US and Chinese companies seeking listings, and IPO activity was dominated by the technology, e-commerce and healthcare industries.

Doing business in the Netherlands

The country’s very stable political economy, highly educated workforce, extensive double tax treaties and pragmatic culture add to the country’s allure, especially for large and multinational companies.

Avoiding Pitfalls When Buying Property Abroad by Charlotte Evans-Tipping

The advantage of having a local Will, in addition to a UK Will dealing with the rest of your estate, is that it can make the probate process easier for your executors.

Post-Brexit Guernsey: A promising growth opportunity for investment professionals

Guernsey can offer both new fund establishment as well as re-domiciliation (the increased ease of which is proving increasingly popular).

Bahamas Mortgage lender’s net profits drop near 65 percent over 3-month period

The bank noted that its capital ratio continues to be strong and above regulatory requirements at 45.55 percent and is comprised of mainly Tier I capital.

Bahamas must work towards building back better, says governance reformer

“In line with the fiscal strategy, government expenditure increased overall by $99.5 million compared to last year, driven substantially by additional outlays for social assistance benefits ($145 million),

Helping Insurers To Navigate Client Kyc

To facilitate corroboration, compliance professionals should confirm their policies and procedures regarding customer identification, specify if there exists any inherent risks

Updated Private Investment Fund Rules

As a result of engagement between the GFSC and local industry, recent changes were made through the publication of updated 2021 Rules and Guidance which provide an option to establish a PIF without an associated management company.

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