Managers of Wealth Offshore

Mourant Ozannes shortlisted for 'Best Thought Leadership Paper'

The Fund Services Awards are designed to celebrate companies that offer cutting edge services and solutions to those involved in the fund management industry.

No Secret Deal With Baha Mar, Says Bahamas Prime Minister

The prime minister sought to dismiss several reports, including one that the government has sold islands as part of the agreement.

Bahamas Government announces committee to process all Baha Mar claims

Part and parcel of the remobilization was the acknowledgement and provision of funds to deal with the claims of unsecured creditors

British Virgin Islands: When Shall Sometimes Means May...

...The Tension Between Agreements To Arbitrate And Winding Up Proceedings

Three Ogier lawyers named in Citywealth’s Future Leaders list

The list of 100 rising stars under 40 is compiled from editorial research and recommendations from peers, charities and UHNW clients.

Major private sector developments show confidence in Guernsey’s economy- Ogier

The Co-op development will see Leale’s Yard transformed into a “vibrant and thriving community” with 410 new homes, 476 parking spaces, retail units and an open public area.

Jersey approves changes to update law surrounding property inherited by minors.

In this briefing we discuss the current regime of Tutelles and how the New Law proposes to change this regime.

Cayman court appoints liquidator to Platinum Partners hedge fund

In an e-mail sent to Reuters, the court-appointed insolvency specialist RHSW Caribbean said it would be working with Bart M. Schwartz of Guidepost Solutions as "joint official liquidators" of the hedge fund.

The Pearl and The Oyster by William Ahern, Principal at Ahern Lawyers

AML type laws have, over recent times, forced banks and other financial intermediaries to cultivate lustrous “pearls of financial data” safe within the confines of the shell of privacy laws.

Appleby lawyer to speak at prestigious offshore event

Participating in events such as this is an important part of our professional development and service delivery.

UBS whistleblower exposes 'political prostitution' all the way up to President Obama

Birkenfeld's book about the UBS Swiss banking investigation, Lucifer's Banker, is published in October.

Ogier advises on launch of AEW Value Investors Asia II Fund

Investors in the fund are primarily public and corporate pension plans and insurance companies based in both the US and Europe.

Guernsey firms support Mercer Real Estate Partners on £235 million real estate fund

Mercer was established in 2010 to efficiently capitalise on UK property market distortions across a range of investment types.

Swiss court clears former Cayman banker of breaking bank secrecy laws

But the court dismissed several counts alleging the breach of bank secrecy laws.

Worldwide Disclosure Facility for offshore tax evaders effective 5 September

Unlike the LDF and other disclosure schemes, HMRC’s preliminary announcement suggests there will not be favourable terms available for settlement.

Brooks welcomes settlement in two-year trust legal tussle

The dispute relates to Brooks’ 2012 purchase of Channel Island fund manager Spearpoint, which had invested around £30 million in zero dividend preference shares issued by Origo.

Premier demands probe into Mega Bank money-laundering allegations

The New York agency said the bank's head office was indifferent toward the risks associated with transactions involving Panama

Saudi Envoy’s Lost Millions Show Shell Company Risk, Judge Says

The administrator of Mansouri’s estate sought information about the transfers from two London investment firms, Acropolis Capital Partners Ltd. and Acropolis Capital Management Ltd., that refused to provide records.

African mines ‘fixer’ linked to hedge fund

Sources close to the situation said the fund was Och-Ziff. The company declined to comment.

Jersey begins sweeping review and revamp of funds regulation - Appleby

In the first step of a radical overhaul and rationalisation programme for Jersey fund regulation, on 1 August 2016 the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and the States of Jersey (Government) issued a joint consultation on proposals for substanti

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