06/03/2022
Skipton offers 'bank of mum and dad' mortgages to help housing crisis
With the average price of a property now around 16 times the average earnings of a single person
AIM and Hedge Funds
06/03/2022
CDB, EU support Trinidad and Tobago’s trade environment
These projects will increase efficiency and communication among state agencies and improve revenue generation in smaller, export-oriented businesses.
06/02/2022
AXIS Insurance unveils AXIS Group Benefits and expanded team
The AXIS Group Benefits business portfolio will be managed by the newly expanded team, providing a dedicated team of specialists responsive to the dynamic needs of US employers and associations.
06/02/2022
SiriusPoint takes stake in unique insurtech start-up
The product covers planned surgical procedures including scheduled caesarean sections, joint replacements, heart surgery and cancer diagnostic procedures.
06/01/2022
ZEDRA continues to build pension services offering in the UK
Add to this the pressure being applied by the Department for Work and Pensions and The Pension Regulator
05/31/2022
7IM coughs up £4m to compensate for losses in dual fund wind-up
£33m 7IM Absolute Return Portfolio and £20m Income Portfolio had hefty exposure to defunct Guernsey bond fund
05/31/2022
Key Themes from the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dublin 2022 Conference
The key take away from the conference was one of cautious optimism.
05/31/2022
RAM Ratings assigns LECA1 rating to Brighton Management Limited
BML is assessed favourably in terms of its operating record, staffing, management and financial standing. Meanwhile, business infrastructure and risk management practices are adequate.
05/30/2022
11% fee increase proposed for funds businesses
The Commission Law contemplates increases to fees in line with RPI, which was recorded as 6% in March 2022.
05/30/2022
Everest Re’s insurance unit launches in Latin America
“Building on the success of our world-class specialty insurance operations"
05/30/2022
HSBC launches $1 billion fund for entrepreneurial women
Small and medium-sized businesses will be the bedrock on which our island economie
05/26/2022
Pre-budget consultations: Representatives from Mauritius Bankers Association, Mauritius Finance, and Insurers’ Associations meet with Finance Minister
In a statement after the meeting, the Chairperson of Mauritius Finance, Mr Shahed Hoolash, underlined that they had submitted budgetary proposals to the Finance Minister in advance.
05/26/2022
Apex Group welcomes new strategic minority investors
Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, welcomes its new strategic minority investors led by TA Associates (“TA”) and including Mubadala Investment Company and Carlyle.
05/26/2022
HSBC Diversity Champion recognized in Role Models List
This latest success reflects the considerable work Ms Liciaga does both inside and outside of HSBC to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion
05/25/2022
IoD Guernsey Committee gains 50 years of director experience in two new Committee members
Jill has a strong personal focus on professional development. She has a Master’s of Business Administration and was awarded Distinction in the IoD’s Diploma in Company Direction in 2021.
05/25/2022
Bermuda opens its much-anticipated Climate Summit
To say that the hosts of Bermuda’s inaugural Climate Summit have been eagerly anticipating the event would be an understatement.
05/25/2022
Jersey Finance Launches Inaugural Sustainable Finance Awards
Jersey Finance is launching its first Sustainable Finance Awards, with nominations opening for organisations and individuals on 30 May.
05/25/2022
Number of Guernsey-domiciled funds highest in a decade
There is also an increase in value, with the net asset value (NAV) of funds rising by £6 billion (2%) over the quarter, leading to a £45.9 billion improvement over 12 months.
05/24/2022
Meridian Commodities Ltd Complete First Debt Raises on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius
Meridian’s Treasury team is led by Steve Bezuidenhout and Andre Bruyns who have played a key role in accessing this source of funding.
05/23/2022
Carey Olsen advises Permira funds on US$5.8bn acquisition of Mimecast
The all-cash transaction, which was first announced in December last year, values Mimecast at US$5.8 billion and was effected by way of a Jersey law governed court sanctioned scheme of arrangement.