Managers of Wealth Offshore

Malta unlikely to pass Moneyval test, US embassy official warns

US embassy official says likelihood is that Malta will be grey-listed by Moneyval 'unless something happens very quickly'

Balz Bruppacher: «Banking Secrecy's Cost Outweighed Benefit»

Switzerland now has a defense mechanism in place against inflows of dictator loot. And banks emphasize that they are not reliant on this type of funds.

When is a trust not a trust?

The Judge said that was the plain and literal meaning of the ‘failure’ wording in the Will.

Guernsey financially "well placed" to deal with covid

The financial position has changed dramatically since 2019 and these accounts don't reflect where we are now.

Could distressed debt provide market opportunities amid COVID-19?

There are always going to be successes and failures as a result of the pandemic, and major funds players are watching the market closely.

The International Stock Exchange - The Home Of UK REITS?

More recently, the relaxation of the REIT regime introduced by the Finance Act 2012 has widened access to the REIT regime to small and medium sized property companies.

Resilience of Finance Industry and Role in Local and International Economic Recovery Highlighted at Virtual Jersey Finance AGM

Our resilience as an Island and as an industry has been highlighted in recent weeks, re-enforcing our highly-regarded position as a jurisdiction of quality and differentiating us from many of our competitors.

Financial impact of Covid-19 heightens appeal of Jersey cash box structures

Jersey ‘cash box’ structures are a tried and tested solution for UK companies listed on the LSE Main Market or AIM to raise funds, by drawing on the flexibility of Jersey company law as part of a rights issue or placing of shares.

Time out with Mathew Newman, Head of Dispute Resolution in Guernsey

In Mathew’s opinion, history will look back on this pandemic as a turning point in the way people work.

Caribbean countries slated to reopen for the summer

Most of the Caribbean countries are planning to reopen for international tourism just in time for the summer,

Why it’s now cheaper for South Africans to emigrate to Mauritius

The validity of an Occupation Permit has also been extended from three to 10 years.

BERMUDA: Pros and cons of early pension withdrawals

If you are experiencing hardship, this withdrawal may be of more value to you now, removing debt and stress that could be harmful to your overall wellbeing.

Malta’s government debt

The NSO indicated that the majority of the overall debt of the Maltese government, equivalent to 59.2 per cent

Corporate governance explained: An interview with the experts By John Bostwick, VISTRA

The OECD says its purpose is to “help build an environment of trust, transparency and accountability necessary for fostering long-term investment, financial stability and business integrity.”

FOCUS: The 100 days that changed Jersey

Here in Jersey, the first case of coronavirus was discovered just 100 days ago this week.

Commonwealth Bank records 10 percent drop in profits for Q1

The bank said loan impairment expense increased by 22 percent, reflecting an increase in actual and expected delinquency brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Bank Says Cayman Is The 5th Most Expensive Country In The World

To collect this data, the World Bank worked with the statistical agencies of each country to gather prices on a set of commonly purchased goods. In the case of Cayman, researchers also looked at prices across 210 shops.

Malta: Good governance should take centre stage, Chamber of Commerce says

This would heavily impact the viability of the Maltese financial sector, trading, tourism and general services, especially as the country’s plight with correspondent banks is expected to intensify further.

Marine insurance startup receives investment from world leader

This has forced marine operators to be more reliant than ever on digitisation, and this is already against a backdrop of ever-increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks which disrupt supply chains, and stakeholders’ confidence in their investments.

Considerations for Trustees During Coronavirus - The View from Jersey

Nevertheless, trustees’ duties do not change because of the impact of coronavirus.

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