08/07/2020
Escrow for super yacht transactions
Escrow is a legal term which means money, goods or a written document, held by a trusted third party, pending the fulfilment of some condition.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/07/2020
UK to remove Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas from safe travel list
“If you arrive in the UK after 0400 Saturday from these destinations, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days.”
08/06/2020
Resilience and sustainability in a changed environment
The truth is that funds professionals based in Guernsey worked pretty agilely before the pandemic arrived and were used to frequent travel and remote working.
08/05/2020
The changing landscape of Guernsey's work environment
For employers, the move back to business is welcome, but all are cognisant of the impact that rapid changes can have on the mental well-being of their employees.
08/04/2020
Burt: growth is way out of crisis
In an exclusive interview with The Royal Gazette last week, he said that “austerity has been forced already” on the Government but said that the island had been comfortable “for far too long” on proposing cuts.
08/04/2020
Central bank of Philippines: remittances from Cayman have dropped 36%
The Asian Development Bank reports that the Philippines will be among the hardest hit economies in Southeast Asia due to the decline in remittances this year.
08/02/2020
Challenging year for Financial Reporting Authority
Staff resignations, larger case load
07/31/2020
Appleby : Offshore Business Update - Issue 19
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07/31/2020
St Pier hopeful for Guernsey's recovery
Deputy St Pier did not make light of the economic challenges that will face the island in the coming months, but remained stoic in his belief that they can be overcome.
07/30/2020
QNUPS Pensions For Expats Explained
QNUPS stands for Qualifying Non UK Pension Scheme.
07/30/2020
Expat Pensions
There’s no best expat pension, instead an IFA should tailor a retirement plan that reflects the current and future goals of the expat.
07/30/2020
Only a quarter of CISI members show interest in returning to office post-pandemic says financial services survey
Businesses are now re-evaluating what is the purpose of an office, with many focussing on using them primarily for creativity, collaboration and communication rather than a de facto place for work.
07/30/2020
Bermuda’s pandemic response was “proactive, aggressive and successful” says Finance Minister - but he warns the battle against COVID-19 is not over
Kathleen Reardon, chief executive officer at Hamilton Re, went even further. “I can’t say we would have been able to do this five years ago,” she said.
07/29/2020
Island businesses should focus on technology and sustainability as they prioritise resilience: HSBC Navigator
Published this week, HSBC Commercial Banking’s new Navigator report, Building Back Better, draws from a survey of over 2,600 companies in 14 countries and territories.
07/28/2020
The Use of Cayman Islands Structures for SPAC IPOS
Appleby has the expertise and experience to assist with all stages of the SPAC life cycle, from the initial formation and listing to advising on the business acquisition and de-SPAC.
07/27/2020
Sidelines to frontlines: Private Debt in Asia
Although deal activity in Asia involving private credit still lags that in the US and Europe, interest in this asset class has risen significantly in recent years.
07/27/2020
Benefits and certainty of Guernsey’s UK and EU access underlined as Brexit talks miss deadline
Guernsey continues to have well-established cooperation agreements in place, which leaves the island in a strong and certain position.
07/27/2020
Leaders of the pack: at the cutting edge of Cayman captives
Kevin Poole, deputy managing director of Artex's Cayman office, participated in a roundtable discussion with other island experts and Captive International to discuss insights on the captive insurance landscape in Cayman and opportunities around its
07/27/2020
Guernsey cash box structures
The resurgence in cash box structures has been aided by the UK Pre-emption Group temporarily relaxing its Statement of Principles as a result of the current circumstances
07/26/2020
Gold Returns To Glory And The Gateway To $2000
But then given the almost resistance-less span of twice that distance, Gold added those additional 100 points to its pile in just the past 13 trading days.