Managers of Wealth Offshore

Pinel Advocates Advises Circle Property PLC on its IPO on AIM

Upon admission, Circle Property owns a freehold and leasehold portfolio of 16 real estate assets independently valued at over £73 million.

IBA Private Investment Funds Conference

As one of the world's largest providers of offshore legal services, Appleby's investment services lawyers advise leading financial institutions and top tier law firms in the UK, Europe, US and Asia on all aspects of investment funds transactions

PNG PM shrugs off outstanding warrant

Mr O'Neill said that the legal case was taking its course.

Hong Kong Companies: The Vehicle of Choice for China Inbound Investment

Hong Kong is the economic and financial gateway to China and Hong Kong companies are the vehicle of choice for China inbound investments.

Ogier advises Global Infrastructure Partners on sale of London City Airport

London City Airport serves around four million passengers a year, a figure that has almost doubled since 2005.

AFB Named on shortlist of two Private Client Awards events

Both the WealthBriefing and Citywealth awards ceremonies will be held in London in May.

Cayman Islands: Finance Law change opens door to corruption

This change was recommended by a select government committee which spent a year reviewing finance law amendments and was approved in October by the Legislative Assembly.

Mistake: escaping from tax consequences – the Royal Court of Jersey sounds a cautionary note

The familiar adage “if it looks too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true” has certainly applied to a number of tax mitigation schemes over the years.

The China Shanshui Decision and Its Impact on Insolvent Restructuring

What it means for Cayman Islands insolvent restructuring in 2016

Europe-wide action targets money mule schemes

The operation was also supported by Europol, Eurojust and the European Banking Federation.

Trusts and Privacy - A new battle front by Filippo Noseda, Withers

The use of trusts is under attack in a number of European jurisdictions, and the OECD's Common Reporting Standard poses significant further threats to their use.

Bermuda: Solvency II

Bermuda follows Switzerland as only the second country to date to be granted full equivalence by the European Commission.

Former Coutts employees sue over wrongful dismissal

This included the bank’s private banking operations in the Cayman Islands, but the Cayman trust business remained.

Strategic review of the Guernsey fiduciary industry

The fiduciary industry is the most diverse and one of the longest running financial services industries in Guernsey.

Kenya: Jersey Island Confiscate Gichuru, Okemo Stashes

ersey's Attorney-General Robert MacRae QC said the decision by the Court will not dampen his country's pursuit to have the two extradited to face charges of money laundering.

Barbados introduces Incorporated Cell Company legislation

The legislation is expected to come into effect before the end of February.

FSC recognises overseas stock and commodities exchanges

The recognised exchanges listed include some of the most important stock and commodity exchanges in the world.

Paul Allen fights Cayman Islands on claim that his yacht destroyed reef

Now a new report says that Allen’s company Vulcan Inc. is even questioning if the Tatoosh caused the damage.

Guernsey approves introduction of new family friendly rights from April 2016

The States of Guernsey have approved the introduction of new family friendly rights, including time off for ante-natal care, maternity / adoption leave, support leave for partners and keeping in touch days.

Carey Olsen advises Falcon Acquisitions Limited on IPO

The company's market capitalisation at the subscription price on admission was over £2 million.

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