04/05/2021
Can banks really profit from inflation?
This has started to worry bond investors for quite a few weeks now
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/05/2021
MALTA: Improving access to EU funds
The benefits of EU funds to businesses have long been apparent, and our research aims to quantify that.
04/05/2021
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
04/01/2021
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.
03/31/2021
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.
03/31/2021
Rise in Philanthropy Discussed at Family Office Roundtable
Roundtable attendees, including representatives from London-based law firms, banks and accountancy firms
03/30/2021
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.
03/30/2021
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.
03/30/2021
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.
03/26/2021
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.
03/25/2021
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.
03/24/2021
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.
03/24/2021
"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.
03/24/2021
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.
03/24/2021
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.
03/23/2021
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.
03/23/2021
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.
03/23/2021
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.
03/23/2021
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.
03/23/2021
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.