Managers of Wealth Offshore

Luxury Real Estate in Monaco and Southeastern France

Three top brokerages share their insights on how the pandemic has affected their respective marketplaces, the new trends in their areas, and what the rest of the year may hold

Monaco Reigns as the World’s Priciest Area to Buy a Home, Again

Transactions in the Monte Carlo area of Monaco made up the largest portion of 2020 sales, 34%, and it saw a 14% increase in deals, the report found.

Government projects larger budget deficits in 2021 and 2022

The update noted that senior finance ministry officials believe that the projected deficits are the “worst-case” scenarios and actual results could be more favourable.

Rise in Philanthropy Discussed at Family Office Roundtable

Roundtable attendees, including representatives from London-based law firms, banks and accountancy firms

A Question of Domicile: O'connor V Corner & Corner

Mrs Corner asserted that her husband died domiciled in England, and Mr Corner's son (James) asserted that his father died domiciled in Guernsey.

Strengthening resilience is the key to success in 2021, says PwC's Global Crisis Survey

According to survey respondents, for 2021, the outlook is positive: In PwC's 24th Annual Global CEO Survey, published earlier this month, a record-high 76 percent of CEOs believe global economic growth will improve in 2021.

Covid-19 to have lasting impact on workplace, survey says

51% would consider employing someone working remotely in a foreign jurisdiction, provided it was a suitable person in a suitable role.

MeDirect Bank launches home loans in the Maltese market

MeDirect Bank Malta will be assisting clients with the financing for both their primary and secondary residential properties, at competitive rates.

ICLG Mergers and Acquisitions 2021 Cayman Islands

Their contribution formed part of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions 2021, which covered 43 jurisdictions.

Evolutions in fund administration - Ocorian

Vice President – Fiduciary Services, Todd Hazlewood speaks to HFM Connect about how the fund administration space has been evolving in recent times.

"Good employers have nothing to fear from anti-discrimination legislation"

The Head of the Committee for Employment and Social Security says GPEG’s claims regarding the cost and the proportionality of proposed anti-discrimination legislation are wide of the mark.

Richard Branson Is Opening His Caribbean Private Island to the Public This Summer

Both islands are part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Branson bought Moskito in 2007 and ordered a renovation project starting 2010.

Bermuda to retain its leadership position in ILS because it has to: Webber, Apex

Singapore is also gaining traction as an ILS hub in Asia, which was followed by the development of the UK ILS regime and ongoing efforts in Hong Kong.

Why Luxembourg for Asian Investment Managers?

Luxembourg’s fund vehicles offer several viable alternatives for the types of structure traditionally used by Asian investment managers.

In This Bermuda Triangle, It’s Value That Goes Missing

That looks pretty good, until you consider Jardine Strategic’s estimate of its net asset value at the end of 2020.

Bermuda: sun shines on the reinsurance island once again…

Premier E. David Burt on a Bermuda renaissance, $19bn capital wave, new entrants, “re-setting” relationships, climate risk finance, visas and the pandemic.

America's Super-Rich Still Hiding Money Offshore

The U.S. super-rich are still avoiding taxes a lot more than investigators had hoped, despite a crackdown on tax havens like Switzerland, according to a study.

Regulatory review confirms Guernsey’s position as leader in sustainable finance

The regime provides a robust and transparent product, demonstrating independent validation to current and potential investors that its objective of mitigating environmental damage results in a net positive outcome for the environment.

FinanceMalta meets members and outlines plans for 2021

Psaila outlined the purpose of FinanceMalta, namely promoting Malta as an international financial services centre, creating business and networking opportunities, as well as coordinating with relevant industry players the overall promotion of the jurisdic

Channel Islands customer experience expert rated in global top three

Moving up from number 5 to number 3 on the Global Customer Service Gurus, Claire Boscq-Scott, is also the first woman amongst the world’s most renown customer experience experts.

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