Managers of Wealth Offshore

A one-stop-shop solution for alternative investment funds

The Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive means that, more than just regulatory compliance

EU scrambles to save economies

As part of the recovery plan will depend on financing from the budget, pressure to agree on spending limits will now increase.

Challenger bank Starling raises additional £40m

Fintech led by former AIB chief operating officer, has now raised £363m to date

Scotia named T&T’s best bank

The winners are not always the biggest, but rather the best: those with qualities that should be looked for when choosing a provider.

Affinity acquires Pinnacle Trustees

Pinnacle Managing Director James Wetherall will join Affinity as a Group Director.

Listing UK Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) on The International Stock Exchange (TISE)

A UK REIT is exempt from UK corporation tax on both the income profits and capital gains derived from the REIT's UK qualifying property rental business.

Listing High Yield Bonds on The International Stock Exchange

TISE has experienced an increased interest in listing specialist securities, particularly high yield bonds, since the introduction of the EU market abuse regime on 3 July 2016, effected as a result of the new EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

Cyprus is well-positioned for alternative investment funds

The new law repeals and replaces Law 131(I)/2014. Cyprus is also bound by Regulation (EU) 2019/1156 which also addresses AIF issues, but parts of which will not come into effect before August 2021.

A Slice of Alternatives

Over the lockdown period, there’s a chance you may have had a takeaway pizza (or two).

AIF investments in Mauritius, Singapore and Hong Kong under Sebi lens

Regulator rejects overseas investments proposals of funds that fail to meet set parameters

AIMA donating $50,000 to R3 Cayman Foundation

Russell Burt, chair of AIMA Cayman, said the association is supporting government in its actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 in Cayman.

Back to the workplace...

Government have also produced a poster so workplaces can demonstrate they have taken the relevant precautions before opening.

Jersey publishes Q1 house price report

The turnover of properties was 11% lower than in Q1 2019.

Annual report details success of Guernsey Investment Fund

‘The 2019 results are encouraging and good by any competitive yardstick.

JTC Asking the Experts: Foreign HNWI Investing in the US

In this first episode, Emilio Miguel and Victoria Pastore from the JTC Miami office talk to Sergio Alvarez Mena from Jones Day law firm, Miami, about the key regulatory and tax issues that foreign HNWIs should be aware of when investing in the US.

Financial Services to host virtual symposium

This panel will include K Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Senator Carl Bethel, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs; and Christina Rolle, Executive Director of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.

Maiden posts it first quarterly profit in two years

Maiden said it was no longer publishing its combined ratio, arguing the number has little relevance as the run-off of its reinsurance portfolios progresses.

Key factors to consider when establishing a captive insurance company

In part two of this three-part series shining a spotlight on captive insurance companies, Managing Director - Bermuda, Alison Dyer identifies the key elements required to establish an effective captive.

Funds and investors benefit from 2008 experience

Markets rebounded in April

Polygon sets out vision after Guernsey purchase

Ninety per cent of Polygon's portfolio is spread across Jersey and Guernsey.

AIM and Hedge Funds