Managers of Wealth Offshore

Swiss banks release names of missing account holders

Releases names of more than 2,600 holders of accounts that have lain dormant for at least 60 years

Desperately Seeking Substance by Labuan IBFC

There is considerable interest to tap into the increased consumer spending in Asian economies, as the rising salaries of the region’s growing middle class are expected to further drive demand for consumer products.

Challenging relationships by Penny Lovell

The report states that High Net Worth respondents have been working with their wealth management firm for 13.6 years on average.

Private Wealth Focus - December 2015

Here's a review of recent news and upcoming events from Guernsey's international finance centre.

Vistra Group acquires leading yachting service provider

Has established itself as a leading provider in the fields of yacht registration, yacht sale/purchase-contracts, yacht finance, Maltese leasing structures and EU VAT advisory.

Major Japanese acquisition is vote of confidence in Jersey’s alternative fund servicing strengths

The recent acquisition of UBS Asset Management's Alternative Fund Services business by MUFG Investor Services underlines Jersey’s enduring strengths as a centre for global alternative funds business, according to Jersey Finance CEO Geoff Cook.

Always have Trust in Guernsey by Alasdair McLaren, First Names Group

Year on year there are stories and pessimists forecasting the demise of the trust industry. British newspapers like to portray Guernsey trustees as the facilitators of “suspect” tax planning. But what is the reality?

Asset Risk Consultants signs Nutmeg to help investors put performance into perspective

The PCI are a peer group comparison tool designed to provide an understanding of the performance generated by discretionary private client investment managers.

A Foolish FTSE by Justin Urquhart Stewart

I find it faintly foolish that the main index that is quoted to us every night is one that has only the vaguest connection with the country it is purported to reflect or represent.

Discussing the dollar – An interview with CBAM's Head of Research, Robert Alster

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away The Beatles, 1965

Scotiabank launches Scotia Wealth Managemen

Scotiabank conducted extensive global research was conducted over the past two years to develop thenew Scotia Wealth Management brand.

Can Social Wealth Work? by Sebastian Dovey

Last week, trademark application miners discovered the latest digital strategy of one of the most renowned private banks in the world.

BTG Pactual Said to Work With Lazard on Swiss Private Bank Sale

BTG and the New York-based financial adviser are reaching out to possible buyers including Swiss banks and foreign lenders

Minerva and Meghraj Group announce joint venture

The business will be leveraging the collective relationships of Minerva and Meghraj to help clients raise money, and to buy and sell businesses.

Bermuda's Scepter Partners looks for acquisitions to spur growth

Scepter is a standing syndicate of ruling families, ultra-high-net-worth industrialists and sovereign wealth funds. Headquartered in Bermuda

Crestbridge announces new London office

The firm will be providing specialist accounting, reporting and administration services from its central London offices in Charles II Street, St. James's.

BML introduces Islamic deposit account

Maldives’ main bank introduced Monday a new deposit account for enterprises under their Islamic Banking services.

Generation Z: a Zeitgeist of Zombies? by Toby Birch

Much effort is expended by marketing companies to deduce the needs and desires of each generation. In doing so their advertising methods and content can be channelled and targeted accordingly.

Locate.im promotes our quality of life

Locate.im promotes our quality of life A new website which aims to promote the benefits of living and working in the Isle of Man has been launched.

Zero Gov’t funds for Cayman Finance

He mentioned that it is not only Cayman Finance that is in need of necessary funding.

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