Managers of Wealth Offshore

Hawksford formalises leadership structure

The new leadership structure reflects the nature of the work Hawksford is undertaking

A matter of principle by Penny Lovell, Close Brothers

Weekly Close Up

Partner support agreement signed between Malta Chamber and HSBC Bank Malta

The agreement was signed by Malta Chamber President Anton Borg and Michel Cordina, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC Malta.

Jamaica pushes as home to HSBC HQ

British banking giant, HSBC, is considering relocating its headquarters out of the UK, and one Caribbean state is now vying for the spot

Guernsey private wealth news

Review of recent Guernsey private wealth news and details of our upcoming events.

Persistent Industry Challenges and Needs of Younger HNWIs Are Changing the Role of Wealth Managers

Wealth managers and firms need to evolve to meet the complex needs of their clients or risk losing business

Global Wealth Markets: The Growth Continues

Global private financial wealth grew by nearly 12 percent in 2014 to reach a total of $164 trillion.

HSBC, JPMorgan may move parts of businesses to Luxembourg - The Times

The banks are also considering the tougher rules imposed by the European Union for conducting business outside of the eurozone

Jamaica A Surprise Suitor As HSBC Reviews HQ

The ‎Caribbean state is pitching itself as a potential location for the HQ of Europe's biggest bank, Sky News learns.

Med Bank opens in Belgium

Mediterranean Bank has changed its online branch in Belgium into a licensed credit institution, retaining the Me Direct brand

Brexit could drive fund groups from UK to Europe

Firms told the Sunday Times they could be required to move their businesses to countries such as Ireland and Luxembourg

JTC Wealth Management Expertise Recognised In Citywealth Leaders List

The expertise of five senior private wealth management professionals at JTC has been recognised in the latest Citywealth Leaders List.

Hong Kong: Look Back, Face Forward: 25 Years Of Offshore In Asia by Frances W00

When Appleby opened an office in Hong Kong in 1990, it was one of the first offshore law firms to establish a physical presence in Asia

Offshore accounts of UAE expats: All you need to know

The word offshore banking often evokes quite a number of unsavoury connotations. It’s associated with tax evasion,money laundering and high-level of secrecy,but the truth is that anyone can open an offshore bank account and it’s completely le

Two European private banks on collision course

Two small, private and respected European wealth management banks find themselves on a collision course in 2015

Vistra Depositary Services approved as depositary in the Netherlands

Earlier this year, VDS received the ISAE 3402 Type I certification. Developed by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, the ISAE 3402 is a global assurance standard that auditors can use to ensure the integrity of an organisation’

Family Business: The bonds that bind by Penny Lovell, Close Brothers

Close Weekly Close Up

Webber: Maintaining Bermuda’s Competitiveness

Beginning his speech, Mr Webber said, “Before I begin, I think it says rather a lot about Bermuda to have two major insurance conferences happening on the island at the exact same time – and they are both full!

Barclays to sell offshore trust and fiduciary business

Barclays offshore trust business is based in Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, the Cayman Islands, Singapore and Switzerland.

Bahamas Financial Services Competitive Model Not Easily Duplicated Says Minister Strachan

The Minister affirmed she is committed to working with what has been provided

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