Managers of Wealth Offshore

Appleby advise on Market Tech Holdings listing

The AIM IPO was combined with an oversubscribed placing which raised £100 million before expenses.

Jersey Finance: Building lasting relationships

Richard Corrigan, Deputy CEO of Jersey Finance described to Zoya Malik its particular focus of services and benefits for GCC customer segments Jersey has recently expanded its team in the GCC.

Bo Miller's infrastructure fund set for 2015 launch

An infrastructure fund that will allow Cayman Islands residents to invest in major capital works will be registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Association in January and will be in a position to bid on public and private sector projects in 2015

Cayman begins to see a rise in hybrid funds

UBS Fund Services has had one of its strongest years in terms of winning new clients according to Monette Windsor , who heads up the Cayman Islands business.

Dispute Breaks Out Over Title of 'First Regulated Bitcoin Hedge Fund'

In July, a hedge fund in Jersey issued a press release announcing that it had become the first regulated fund to deal in bitcoin.

Clipstone diverts to Channel Islands exchange

Clipstone, a logistics real estate investment trust, has raised £40m through a flotation on the Channel Island’s Stock Exchange after scaling back plans to raise nearly four times that amount on London’s main market.

Cayman fund managers prepare for FATCA

The next expected development comes early next year with the opening of an information exchange portal – which foreign financial institutions (FFIs) will use to file their FATCA reports to the TIA – as well as the publication of the reporting

New managed accounts exemption for Jersey hedge fund managers

An exemption from the Financial Services Law 1998 has been introduced for regulated hedge fund managers who want to operate managed accounts for their non-fund clients alongside their fund clients.

Neuberger Berman Funds Appoint Carey Group

Two Guernsey incorporated, London listed funds have appointed Carey Group as company secretary.

Caribbean Development Bank Approves $120 Million in Project Lending

The Caribbean Development Bank has approved more than $120 million in loans to fund dozens of projects related to agriculture, energy and infrastructure.

Reform hopes spur demand for Indian corporate bonds overseas

A few weeks ago, the same lender mopped up $500 million and $200 million in two tranches, but the re spective spreads had narrowed to 176 bps and 166 bps over the five year US Treasury yield.

Real Estate Funds Look To Channel Islands

Guernsey and Jersey are fast becoming seen as the jurisdictions of choice for Asian funds.

Under pressure Swiss banks eye China

Switzerland's banking sector, facing the end of the secrecy that was once the bedrock of its business, is turning to China as it seeks new markets for the future.

Top investment manager to launch new fund

February 2015 will see the local launch of a newly established agricultural fund.

Guy Hands eyes Infinis exit for Terra Firma

Private equity tycoon is rebuilding repuation for deals after EMI debacle

Towers Watson form Guernsey ICC to hedge pension longevity risk

The structure significantly reduces the cost of hedging longevity risk for pension schemes by removing the need for an intermediary insurer to write the transaction.

Brazil's Providence acquires and rebrands fund administrator

Providence Global has completed the acquisition of Guernsey fund administrator Fund Corporation and rebranded it as Lumiere Fund Services.

Three awards for Standard Bank compliance team

It promotes excellence in regulatory compliance and regulation both in the UK and overseas with members all across the UK and in most of the world’s leading financial centres.

Experts Debate Fund Industry Outlook at Walkers Seminars

Leading international law firm Walkers has completed another season of its acclaimed series of investment funds seminars, which were held this year in New York, San Francisco and London.

Guernsey – helping fund managers navigate through Europe

As a result, promoters and investors from further afield have become more cautious about raising money from within Europe because of what they regard as a growing compliance burden and increased costs.

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