06/16/2015
SYZ AM launches multi-asset absolute return fund
The fund is designed to capture two-thirds of market outperformance with one-third of the volatility. It will work with an emphasis on providing returns during counter-cyclical cycles.
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06/16/2015
NFU Mutual partners with local Chartered Financial Planning Firm, Thornton
NFU Mutual, the leading rural insurer, has announced an agreement with Isle of Man Chartered Financial Planners, Thornton Associates
06/15/2015
Guernsey's Debt Draws Strong Demand
As investment opportunities go, a bond issued by the small island state of Guernsey is about as rare as they come
06/11/2015
Jersey to showcase private wealth, funds and capital markets strengths
Jersey’s private wealth management, funds and capital markets strengths will be showcased at a conference in Lagos this week, as part of a continent-wide road-show series organised by the body that represents and promotes Jersey’s finance indu
06/10/2015
Malta and the AIFMD – Last chance to register to see MFSA Chairman Joseph Bannister give keynote address at one-off event in London
It's just one day now until London-based investment managers still trying to get their heads around the various machinations of the AIFMD, can get expert insight into the benefits of setting up an EU-regulated fund in Malta.
06/10/2015
ABN AMRO sells Guernsey buildings to Brockton Capital
The sale was effective as of Thursday 4 June.
06/10/2015
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Launches in Bermuda With $1.5 Billion
Launch comes amid influx of capital from pension funds, hedge funds
06/05/2015
Luxembourg Signs MoU with Toronto Financial Centre
The visit focused on cross-border expertise
06/02/2015
Big Investor Threatens Lawsuit Over $1.4 Billion Deal Linked to Ocwen, Fortress
At issue in this case is the sale of substantially all the assets of HLSS, a Caymans Islands-based company that had just 14 employees before the deal, to New Residential.
06/01/2015
New BVI fund offerings, Spring 2015
Two new fund products will shortly be available in the BVI. The "incubator fund" and the "approved fund" are both "regulatory light" products designed to appeal to start up managers and those looking to manage a small number
06/01/2015
Mauritius's economy expected to hit 3.6 per cent growth, says Moody’s
Mauritius's small yet diversified economy, good record of attracting investment and its resilience against external shocks underpin its Baa1 (Stable) government bond rating
06/01/2015
UK Pensions And France. What Can And Can’t You Do?
We are now in the new age of UK pensions, where you have complete freedom to do whatever you wish with your funds… depending on what type of pension you have, that is.
05/28/2015
BVI introduces two new funds products targeted at start-up investment managers
These new fund products are very much aimed at accommodating the needs of both start-up and small/ mid-sized non-institutional investment managers
05/27/2015
Witan and Investec W&I pour millions into new private equity fund
Apax Global Alpha (APAX) will be a Guernsey-based investment company
05/27/2015
Apax launches listed investment trust from Guernsey
The vehicle, which is a registered, closed ended collective investment scheme, will trade on the London Stock Exchange and is expected to debut on 15 June.
05/25/2015
Solar tycoon secured $200m loan ahead of solar group stock tumble
Through its BVI transactions he pledged billions of shares in HTF — the world’s largest solar company — as the stock soared.
05/24/2015
BitGold announces acquisition of GoldMoney.com
Upon closing of the transaction, BitGold will acquire from GoldMoney Network Limited all of the issued and outstanding shares of its three operating subsidiaries Net Transactions Limited, Net-Gold Services Limited and Net Transactions (Jersey) Limite
05/20/2015
AIG Jamaica Moves Its Business Offshore: To Finalise Exit By 2016
The company continued to be headed by Earl Codling, but he was eventually replaced by new country manager Rarane Langley around the second half of 2014.
05/20/2015
Top performing MENA fund reopened as Lux vehicle
One of the top-performing Middle East & North African equity funds has switched to a Luxembourg domicile to increase access for European investors
05/20/2015
Winners announced at the Jersey Business Awards for Enterprise 2015
The end of Enterprise Week in Jersey was capped by the Jersey Business Awards for Enterprise