Managers of Wealth Offshore

More consider relocation to Guernsey

Enquiries are coming in from all over the world, from South Africa, to Singapore, to Canada.

What small island nations – like Saint Lucia – need to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic world

The most vulnerable are the developing countries that do not always have the necessary resources and capacity to cope with the impact of a pandemic.

Cayman strong – an overview of the COVID-19 crisis

What followed was period of locking down, starting in March with border closures and limited movement around the islands to suppress the spread of the virus.

Agents of change: The role of the trustee in an evolving securitisation market

That is on top of a more onerous regulatory environment across the board.

Has COVID-19 Flattened The Fund Finance Curve?

Most of us who work in professional and financial services were able to quickly adapt to the “new normal” but there has inevitably been an impact on deal volume and, perhaps more noticeably, timing and pricing.

Unused assets – ownership structures under review

The reality is most international luxury assets are still held in personal names.

Why Cyprus Is Attractive For High New Worth Investor Immigrants

But the real action is to be found in the higher categories, consisting of over 200,000 individuals that may be interested in a second passport.

‘This will give us opportunity to rethink and reconfigure’

In fact, the lockdown period has been so successful for the group that plans have been put on hold to move into a new office space in June.

Labuan IBFC Market Performance for 2019

The 30th anniversary signifies the success of the Centre’s long standing journey, and a pivotal time to embark on new direction for the next phase of development and growth.

Exclusive Interview with Danial Mah Abdullah, Director General, Labuan Financial Services Authority

Generally, 2019 has been another positive year of growth for Labuan notwithstanding the many challenges experienced in the year.

Why choose Bermuda for your captive?

In early 2020, Bermuda was recognised by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force for its exceptional work to establish an effective framework to combat money laundering and the ﬁnancing of terrorism and proliferation.

Mauritius: an African success story

The gross domestic product trended upwards, reaching an estimated $10,200 in 2019 – the third highest in Africa after Equatorial Guinea and Seychelles, according to the African Development Bank Group.

Opinion: "Invest in Guernsey’s Future"

We have seen governments, all around the world, trying to balance the need to protect public health with the need to protect their economies with differing levels of success.

No 5G testing is being carried out in Malta, Finance Minister says

Scicluna said no local service providers or other operators are registered with the MCA to use frequencies for 5G testing.

A sustainable future for Jersey

It turns out that the economics of St. Helier only works when its office workforce fill the vast empty voids that permeate her.

BOJ projects unemployment to climb as high as 12% due to COVID-19

Economy to contract by 4-7% this fiscal year

‘Economy might take only 5% hit from pandemic’

‘It’s an enormous difference. It’s still not going to be easy, but we’re quite blessed in a way.’

Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program a top choice for those seeking second citizenship

The applicant could choose between two options — a contribution option that starts at $150,000 in addition to other fees, and a real-estate option that begins at $200,000 and includes investment in property or in the shares of a resort on the island

Jersey publishes Q1 house price report

It should be noted that two methodological changes have been introduced to the House Price Index from the beginning of 2020.

After a Banner Year, an Uncertain Road Ahead for Asset Managers

Amid the COVID-19 Crisis, Changes in Product Innovation, Growth Strategies, and Cost Structure Will Be Critical to Bolstering Asset Flows and Profitability, Says New Report by Boston Consulting Group

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