Managers of Wealth Offshore

II Awards 2026 winners and highly commended revealed

The 27th Annual II Awards 2026 were announced on Wednesday 7th October

KKR to Acquire Gen II Fund Services for More Than $5 Billion from Hg and General Atlantic

The strategic partnership with KKR is intended to support Gen II’s next phase of growth as private market managers increasingly seek scaled, technology-enabled solutions to navigate more complex fund structures, investor needs and regulatory require

Maples Group Wins 2026 Mining Finance Deal of the Year Award

This award is part of LatinFinance’s 2026 Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards.

Payment System Resilience Critical to Disaster Risk Management – BOJ Governor

Banks, credit unions, payment service providers, wallet providers, and merchants all have roles in making that possible.

Scotia going private

Minority shareholders approve $63.50-billion buyout

Most successful 9 months in bank's history: BML

CEO Mohamed Shareef affirmed that BML's strong capital and liquidity reflect customer trust.

Panama will Grow by more than 4% Until 2028 Projected by the World Bank

The World Bank report places Panama within the group of nations that have supported their dynamism with lasting policy decisions on their macroeconomic fundamentals.

World Bank Projects Belize Growth of 2.4% in 2026, Slowing Through 2028

Sticky inflation, tight fiscal space and high real borrowing costs are weighing on private demand, it says.

CPC recovers $101K for consumers as success rate hits 90%

Newly appointed CPC Executive Chairman Bryant Lowe said the decline in complaints could indicate improved compliance in the marketplace

Miami is becoming a hub for alternative capital and Cayman is playing its part

Whittaker recalled auditing funds of Florida-based managers around 15 years ago

Net assets in Bermuda funds rise to $342bn

Standard funds reported net assets of $83.13 billion, while institutional funds held $68.28 billion and private funds $41.15 billion.

CIDB president: Cayman needs the development bank

The government’s request for proposals for a strategic review listed abolishing the bank as a potential option, yet Ebanks thinks that would be a mistake.

Cayman Islands investment in UK economy more than doubles to US$130 billion

UK-based managers also increased the net assets

Sweden’s capital market model offers lessons for Malta

“Going public does not mean giving up family ownership.”

Talcott closes $6.3bn Lincoln Financial deal

Guaranteed universal life policies can be capital-intensive for insurers because they provide life cover for a fixed premium and may remain in force for decades.

Team plc acquires Hedley & Co

It is intended that the shares in Hedley & Co will be transferred immediately after completion to Team’s wholly owned subsidiary, WH Ireland Group Limited.

Hawksford expands European offering with two further acquisitions

The acquisitions will provide clients across Europe with additional opportunities to reach new markets globally, benefiting from Hawksford’s longstanding expertise and experience working across its own global office network.

Insurers told to know their private credit

“Insurers have to be able to understand in a way that enables them to explain us what they’re investing in,” Mr Gakundi said.

Enhance completes acquisition of ARC’s reporting business

Continuity for ARC’s clients has been our priority throughout.

Howden appointed to broker insurance for more than 1,000 Guernsey homes

Like any other business, we have to make sure we are managing costs whilst getting the best service possible, particularly as a not-for-profit social landlord.

AIM and Hedge Funds