03/02/2021
The digital future is coming at us faster than ever before
Digitalization can transform economies and lives.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/01/2021
Diversity in Channel Islands companies – The great privilege debate
Over 50 years after the UK’s Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay men or women differently for the same job, in an era where legislation outlaws discrimination on ground not only of gender, but of race, religion, ethnicity, or sexuality, unconscious
03/01/2021
JPUTS - Still Relevant?
Knight Frank reported that approximately £46 billion of capital is targeting the London office investment market in 2021 underlying the continued attraction of UK real estate.
02/25/2021
“Lockdown has its own health implications”
The message follows 43 call-outs for acute mental health situations and instances of self-harm during lockdown so far, with Bailiwick Law Enforcement also dealing with an uptick in domestic incidents.
02/25/2021
Simon Hurry Discusses Trends in Solvency and Offshore Proceedings on Episode of the Banker Podcast
The wide-ranging discussion explored trends and bigger-picture market themes surrounding insolvencies and offshore proceedings
02/24/2021
Bermuda capacity increase not material at industry level: AM Best
While Bermuda and London saw significant capital inflows inflows in 2020, new capacity has not materially impacted overall industry capacity, according to AM Best.
02/23/2021
Two faces of Covid-19 impact
Measuring the pandemic’s impact on social values, emotions and priorities in 24 countries
02/23/2021
How offshore law firms have stepped up to the challenges of 2020: Q&A with Kate Hodson
The tech industry in particular proved very resilient and there were a number of pandemic-induced opportunities such as in healthcare and those industries benefiting from changing purchasing patterns, with a huge shift to online spending.
02/23/2021
Mixed Brexit impact on the Overseas Territories
For the financial services industry, Duggan noted, the recent move by Morgan Stanley to shift business presence from London to Frankfurt was a redrawing of the lines to the detriment of the UK.
02/23/2021
$2,350 set as minimum for banks to seek more client info in Seychelles
From there, we have met with commercial banks to look at the issue.
02/22/2021
Guernsey is jurisdiction of choice for $2.75 billion infrastructure fund
Basalt III will continue the strategy of transatlantic investing across Europe and North America, focusing on opportunities in the utilities, power, transport, and digital communications sectors.
02/22/2021
2020 figures reveal resilience of Cayman insurance industry
2020 saw further increases in the number of Cayman reinsurance captive/company formations, a trend that is expected to continue into 2021 and beyond.
02/21/2021
The Private Estate Once Called Home By The Country Music Star And Wife Faith Hill In The Island Of The Bahamas Has Been Listed On The Market For $35 Million.
The couple used to vacation at the island paradise with their three daughters.
02/19/2021
BML announces growing support for their Islamic Banking services
Total financing has increased over the last three years
02/18/2021
Fund finance in Ireland and Luxembourg: A comparative analysis
Each jurisdiction offers managers access to the EU-wide marketing passport for Undertakings for the Collective Investment in Transferable Securities
02/18/2021
For Sale: A Bahamas Palace Of Dreams
The main residence is at a high point in the centre of the island next to two beautiful white sandy beaches, which connect on either side of the island through the abundant palm trees.
02/18/2021
UK or EU rules? Jersey may need to choose, says JFSC
The UK and EU agreed their trade deal, which is still subject to a cooling-off period, on Christmas Eve.
02/18/2021
CIBC’s sale of First Caribbean rejected by regulators
The Canadian bank had announced GNB Financial Group is wholly owned by Starmites Corp, the financial holding company of the Gilinski Group, which has about $15 billion in combined assets.
02/18/2021
Residential Real Estate 2021: Leading Markets for the Wealthy
We are honored to partner with Wealth-X to examine how markets have shifted over the events of the past year.
02/17/2021
Financial services ministry hires US PR firm for $300K
Hill+Knowlton, a unit of British communications multinational WPP, will provide crisis communication in the event of political developments that could damage Cayman’s reputation.