Managers of Wealth Offshore

Private wealth firm wins service award

The Best International Banking Service award recognises banks that provide services to expatriates

Red Yawn by Tim Price

Want to become a Hollywood millionaire ? Just inherit a billion dollars, and make a film about North Korea.

Channel Island success at Professional Adviser Awards

Some 65 entries across 13 categories were shortlisted for this year's awards, and two Channel Island firms walked away with titles on the evening.

Mauritius eyes Africa as pressure mounts on offshore business

Such limited activity is evidence that Mauritius is a "tax haven" for companies which generate no real business on the island yet use it to benefit from tax avoidance treaties with Asia and Africa, critics say.

Our Top 10 Financial Films by Penny Lovell

I adore films. Fantastic audio and visual effects combined with gripping storylines give them the power to convey complex ideas and information, to challenge our beliefs, and even have fun in the process!

Isle of Man named Best International Finance Centre

Last week saw the 16th Professional Adviser International Fund and Product Awards.

News for Saga Louts by Justin Urquhart Stewart

Personally I was particularly enthusiastic that they were targeting those of my age who were referred to as the 'Saga Lout' generation,

Guernsey leads the way in offering longevity risk solution

Guernsey's position as the go-to jurisdiction for longevity risk transactions was outlined at a thought leadership event in London on Wednesday.

Ravenscroft reaches assets under administration milestone

Group Chief Executive Jon Ravenscroft said the milestone was a great way of celebrating the company's 10th anniversary.

Standard Bank Offshore Group recognised in leading industry awards

Their achievement reflects the high standards in our banking sector as well as highlighting the Island’s reputation as a leading international finance centre.

Elian’s new depositary capabilities boosts comprehensive range of AIFMD services in Luxembourg

Authorisation from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier enables Elian to be appointed Depositary by managers of AIFs.

Don't tell my mother I'm in finance– she thinks I work in a brothel by Tim Price

This was written by Tim Price, London-based wealth manager and editor of Price Value International

Divorce: myth-busting and education by Penny Lovell

With the findings published, we invited everyone from psychotherapists to divorce lawyers and accountants to the Connaught Hotel to put our heads together once again, share professional experiences and use this insight to draw some final recommendations t

UBS hedge fund switch a blow for Caymans

The UBS fund that has been brought onshore, which has $565m of assets, uses a new Irish structure called an Icav Irish collective asset management vehicle that was passed into law last February.

Family offices are targets for hackers

Cyber security – under attack!

Jersey Brief Autumn 2015

Voisin and Volaw's quarterly newsletter Jersey Brief brings you news, views and commentaries about legal issues and transacting business via Jersey.

PSG Konsult buys majority stake in Mauritius wealth manager

South Africans want to internationalise their assets and it’s an easier place to internationalise. What clients want is to be familiar with where their assets are," Mr Gouws said.

Private Wealth Focus - October 2015

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

St. James's Place Market Bulletin - Summer showers

Investors will be happy to see the end of a volatile third quarter and now is a good time to put the recent fears into context. The figures were never going to be particularly positive but some signs remained good, especially as recently released data sug

Swiss to publish first list of dormant assets in December

The list would be published by the Swiss Banking Ombudsman after compiling information from all Switzerland- based banks

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