04/08/2019
Jersey Finance applauds record employment in finance industry
The figures are particularly strong for the funds industry, with 110 jobs added in fund administration (up 10%) and 30 jobs in fund management (up 8%) over the year.
AIM and Hedge Funds
04/07/2019
Guernsey Green Finance launches business leaders group
Guernsey Green Finance and the Guernsey Financial Services Commission launched the world-first Guernsey Green Fund product in 2018, which provides a means of identifying investment vehicles which meet its eligibility criteria for green investing.
04/05/2019
Worldwide: Corporate Digest: Notable Deals And Transactions
BVI corporate and finance deal flow has been strong, much of it focused on mergers and acquisitions
04/04/2019
JTC reports growth in annual results
The group saw strong growth of 25% in its new business enquiry pipeline to £32m as at 31 December 2018
04/04/2019
Guernsey praised for rapid fund launch
“The fund was launched in under three weeks, including securing the regulatory approvals.
04/02/2019
Arch expands classes of business and adds offices in Brexit changes
Arch Insurance EU retains its Dublin headquarters, and has added branch offices in the UK, Italy and Denmark.
04/01/2019
Life insurance sector comes into its own
First published in The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking, March 2019
04/01/2019
Guernsey introduces world's first ILS hybrid vehicle
Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley welcomed the introduction of the new vehicle
04/01/2019
Monument Re Acquires Portfolio From Rothesay Life Plc
The acquisition has been structured initially as reinsurance to Monument Re and is expected to be followed by a Part VII transfer of the portfolio to Laguna Life d.a.c., subject to regulatory and court approvals.
03/29/2019
Guernsey to profit from Brexit according to global economist
"The island will probably profit from Brexit as firms channel their work into the UK through Guernsey,” he said.
03/28/2019
Fund management firm bought
John Greenwood also remains with the business, along with all existing staff providing continuity to the existing clients as well as expanding the assets under management through new client acquisition.
03/28/2019
Funds industry grows in Cayman
Those numbers reflect renewed investor interest in private funds and according to Juliette Maynard, Deputy Head Investments Supervision Division, at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).
03/28/2019
Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) opens new head office
Located near Mulee'aage
03/27/2019
Buying a Private Island: Investment or Luxury?
Some islands might have building restrictions while others may be vulnerable to environmental factors such as flooding or frequent storms and may require special building materials.
03/27/2019
The Best Stock Brokers in Jamaica
Despite recent stock market gains, Jamaica has experienced decades of low economic growth of less than one percent per year.
03/27/2019
Monument completes takeover of Dutch insurer
The company has a presence in Bermuda, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg.
03/27/2019
Oak is administrator for US$1.6bn. clean energy fund
Oak Group’s Jersey office acted as administrator for the Quinbrook Low Carbon Power Fund’s final closing which raised US$1.6bn. in primary and co-investment commitments.
03/27/2019
Oak has branches across the islands
A new private client and corporate services group has been created with offices in the Channel Islands, as well as the Isle of Man, Malta and Mauritius.
03/27/2019
Jamaica's Mining Revival Turns Red Earth to Gold For Hedge Funds
Record alumina prices have drawn in new investments, fueling a resurgence in the industry.
03/27/2019
Guernsey shows market lead with ILS collateral rollover clarification
“It will be interesting to see if other domiciles follow suit or what the definition of fully-funded might be from other domiciles.”