10/05/2015
VinaCapital announces plan for Guernsey fund migration
The fund will also switch from listing on AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange upon completion of the migration.
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10/05/2015
Guernsey: Guernsey's Fund And Banking Industries Show Stability In Q2
The value of deposits held by banks in Guernsey increased by £0.2 billion (0.2%) during the same period to reach £83.6 billion; representing a rise of £6.1 billion (8%) year-on-year.
09/30/2015
Friends Provident International to exit UK offshore bond market
Aviva-owned Friends Provident International is to withdraw from the UK offshore bond market as part of a restructure that will see the business move within Aviva Asia.
09/30/2015
BVI Remains A Trusted Partner In Asia Pacific Region
The BVI is immensely proud and fortunate to have been working with Asian businesses and individuals as they achieved economic success and Asia experienced incredible growth over the last 25 years.
09/24/2015
British Overseas Territories Celebrate Queen’s Longest Reign with New Crown Coins
The treasuries of four British overseas territories have authorized the issue of a commemorative coin celebrating the day their head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, became the longest reigning British sovereign in history.
09/24/2015
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Spirit Insurance Company and Radius Insurance Company
A.M. Best believes that Spirit and Radius are well positioned at their current rating levels
09/24/2015
Executive Chairman Acquires Shares of Atacama Pacific Gold Corporation
The securities were purchased outside of Canada from four private companies for consideration of C$0.175 per share.
09/23/2015
Guernsey looking at further reinsurance and pension longevity business
All three sectors are niche elements of the captive insurance industry
09/21/2015
DMS Offshore Investment Services Wins Second Hedgeweek U.S.A. Award
The annual Hedgeweek Global and Hedgeweek U.S.A. Awards recognize excellence among hedge fund managers and service providers around the world.
09/18/2015
Offshore Yuan Gains as Fed on Hold Bets May Ease Fund Outflows
The yuan is stronger due to a weaker dollar after the Fed’s announcement,” which may help ease outflows from China
09/16/2015
Maples FS selected as administrator for emerging market fixed income hedge fund
The firm was awarded the business as a result of its high-touch approach to client service backed by a seamless integration of technological prowess and team with deep industry knowledge and expertise.
09/11/2015
Loeb Reinsurer Says ‘Tough Out There’ Amid Two-Year Share Slump
That’s pushed down prices and spurred traditional reinsurers to look beyond the property-catastrophe market into niches where Bermuda-based Third Point Re had sought to distinguish itself.
09/10/2015
Li Ka-shing poised to complete empire's withdrawal from Hong Kong
Both CK Hutchison and CK Property are incorporated in the Cayman islands, and CK Infrastructure in Burmada.
09/07/2015
ESMA recommends extending AIFMD marketing passport outside Europe
ESMA has now published advice and an opinion on extending the passport, which will be considered by the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Ministers.
09/06/2015
Large Hong Kong-based family office takes 25% option on pan-European property asset manager
Now has 85 staff in the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Germany and Poland who manage some 370 assets comprising 2.7m sq.m with a capital value in excess of €1.3bn.
09/03/2015
Offshore exposure helps property firms meet targets
Many of them managed to deliver inflation-beating distribution growth, often in the double digits.
09/02/2015
August hedge fund reinsurer investment returns go negative
Cayman Islands-based Greenlight Re reported a net monthly return that fell to negative 5.5 percent in August
08/27/2015
Alternative funds growth for Jersey as private placement uptake breaks 200 barrier
In particular, the alternative asset classes grew 15% annually.
08/27/2015
British Virgin Islands Features Iconic Flamingo on New Pink Titanium Coin
The Treasury of the British Virgin Islands has launched a new series of coins featuring one of the Caribbean’s most recognizable and vibrant birds, the flamingo.
08/27/2015
“Cape Town” Comes to the United Kingdom
With Cape Town set to become effective across the UK on November 1, 2015