10/22/2020
Despite COVID-19, crime the most critical issue facing Jamaica, JCC survey reveals
Business and consumer confidence continue downward trend
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/22/2020
Global household wealth holds steady in 2020 despite economic turmoil
Estimates for Q2 2020 suggest that total household wealth is slightly up on the level at the end of last year, while wealth per adult is slightly down.
10/22/2020
Follow the Money: Banking, Criminality and the FinCEN Files
Another “common sign of suspicion is one in which a client attempts to avoid attention from the authorities by making several deposits below $10,000, which is the automatic reporting threshold.”
10/20/2020
10 Years Later, BVI Still Ranks #1 Offshore Jurisdiction in VISTRA 2030 - Report
On a positive note, it is opined that the crisis may create new opportunities for corporate service providers: “Restructuring, refinancing, and disputes work will be in high demand”.
10/19/2020
Lockdown fails to dampen Jersey's buoyant property market
Entering September, the market remains strong and confident and property prices do not seem to have been adversely effected by COVID-19 whatsoever and there are no signs of the market slowing down beyond the autumnal norm.
10/19/2020
Irish Budget 2021: The Impact On Irish And International Business
On 13 October 2020, the Irish Minister for Finance delivered the Irish Budget 2021. The stated objective of the Budget is to address the twin challenges of COVID-19 and Brexit. The total fiscal package announced of €17.75 billion is the largest eve
10/19/2020
MALTA: What you need to think about to help future-proof your finances
Besides potential Brexit disruption, your circumstances and goals evolve over time.
10/16/2020
Job Redundancies At Butterfield Group
The economic impact of COVID-19 has created a challenging operating environment for Butterfield and all banks.
10/15/2020
Jersey crowned ‘Best International Finance Centre
This prestigious award is a testament to Jersey’s ability to evolve as a jurisdiction and remains a well regulated and stable international finance centre.
10/15/2020
Guernsey’s market access update
Guernsey offers continuity, stability, and certainty - valuable commodities during such troubling times, commodities that are as attractive to principles of family offices as they are to managers of private capital.
10/15/2020
Spotlight on the securitisation markets
Globally, our teams continue to prioritise communication with our clients to understand how their internal processes and governance methods are adapting to the ever-changing landscape
10/15/2020
Guernsey Funds: June Quarter 2020 Investment Statistics
Second Quarter 2020
10/14/2020
Pandemic-era FinCEN leaks ratchet up the urgency of lifting the veil on financial secrecy
As the coronavirus pandemic reverses decades of gains in combatting inequality, it’s more urgent than ever that authorities excise the dirty money that has “metastasized” within the financial system’s guts.
10/14/2020
Vistra 2030: Unlocking Opportunity for the Decade Ahead
New report reveals six major trends impacting corporate services
10/14/2020
Isle of Man's Finance sector sweeps the board at the 'International Investment'Awards 2020
‘This is fantastic recognition for our financial services industry, especially with the current climate around the world."
10/14/2020
Saffery Champness launches future of offshore initiative
The report’s findings have been drawn from in-depth interviews held with 40 leading professional advisers across the private wealth industry, including law firms, banks and investment managers. Key findings include:
10/12/2020
Bermuda Monetary Authority : Jeremy Cox Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Mr. Cox is being recognised for the contributions he has made to Bermuda's financial services industry throughout his career.
10/12/2020
Global private wealth holders set to almost double impact investing allocation over next five years
A new research report launched by Campden Wealth, Global Impact Solutions Today
10/12/2020
Guernsey's financial standing "not guaranteed"
GIBA recently published a document which provides an introduction to the sector, containing contributions from each of its member associations about their field of specialism and what the future may hold.
10/11/2020
MALTA: Opposition urges introduction of unexplained wealth orders
The purpose is to seize assets financed by criminal activities