04/29/2015
Citibank Offloads Jamaican Securities
Citibank NA Jamaica says the near two-third compression of earnings last year was due both to lower interest rates on loans and the offloading of some interest-earning assets held by the bank.
Wealth and Asset Management
04/28/2015
The BVI: Stepping Stone To Russia
International finance centres (IFCs) are frequently used to structure Russian inward and outward investment
04/28/2015
Elian has become the first fiduciary services business to join the Institute of Customer Service
Elian has joined the Institute on a three-year term as a council member, and was visited by a team from the Institute earlier this year to discuss plans and activity for 2015
04/28/2015
Clarien Bank Brings In Sotheby’s Art Expert
There’s an effervescent smile to Courtney Kremers as she exhorts the virtues of Ed Rsucha
04/28/2015
Butterfield looks to charter its own course
“Butterfield Bank is remaining independent, and as we stay independent it gives us great flexibility going forward in the areas we want to grow in and invest in,” he said.
04/27/2015
Jamaica launches first angel investor network, supported by international partners
First Angels Jamaica, a new Jamaican angel investor network, supported by the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank Group, was officially launched on Wednesday in Kingston
04/27/2015
Pots of stashed cash in tax havens 'a myth'
The image of people flying into the Cayman Islands with briefcases of cash was a misconception. "People think there is cash stashed in offshore jurisdictions that is not finding its way into the markets somehow. It's a ridiculous proposition bec
04/27/2015
An artful approach to investing
Dipping into the world of contemporary art might not appear the most obvious avenue for diversifying your portfolio of investment assets
04/27/2015
Fairway Trust & Managing Director shortlisted in Magic Circle awards
The financial sector awards are held each year to find the best advisors and managers in the private wealth industry and the double nomination reinforces both the trust company and Louise’s reputation as strong leaders in this sector.
04/24/2015
Appleby Partners Speaking At Transcontinental Trusts Bermuda Forum on 27 April 2015
Over the last 30 years, Transcontinental Trusts events have drawn the world’s top private client practitioners featuring high profile speakers such as key international judges, politicians and industry leaders.
04/23/2015
RBC’s Bahamas Unit to Face French Tribunal in Tax-Fraud Case
Canadian bank says judge referred division on charge of complicity in tax fraud
04/23/2015
Speakers added to line up for Guernsey Funds Forum 2015
The annual event is this year titled 'Achieving stability in a world of change' and takes place on Thursday 14 May in London. It is once again expected to attract more than 350 delegates.
04/23/2015
Guernsey: Family Office Structuring Masters
Given the complexity of your requirements and thesize of your wealth, you should consider settingup a family office to manage your assets
04/23/2015
Family Office Adviser Case Study The Offshore Trustee – Saffery Champness
The client and its advisers chose Guernsey due to the jurisdiction’s proximity to the UK, its established legal precedents, robust court system in dealing with Guernsey and foreign law trusts, infrastructure and experienced staff.
04/23/2015
Family Office: five top tips when recruiting employees
Recruit in the right way
04/22/2015
Is Swiss Private wealth institution on the verge of total absorption?
The historic Swiss bank traces its roots back to 1881 when it was a brokerage firm in Geneva
04/22/2015
Luxembourg unshaken after tax regime overhaul
“For the time being we have witnessed stability in private banking which is very reassuring,” Mr Gramegna said.
04/22/2015
Clarien bosses apologise after tumultuous year
The important thing is to grow so that the aggregate employment increases
04/22/2015
Development Bank has no cash for business loans
At this point, small business loans are not possible
04/21/2015
Butterfield is named Island’s best bank
Brendan McDonagh, Butterfield’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer said, “We are honoured to have been named best bank in Bermuda in Global Finance’s listing of the world’s best developed market banks.