Offshore
Bahamas faces more financial consolidation
02/23/2012
And he also joined those urging that Immigration policy be relaxed to permit specialist foreign attorneys to practice in the Bahamas, along with calls for greater ties between financial services and sectors such as maritime, real estate and aviation.
Cayman takes aim at Bermuda
02/22/2012
Last night, Premier Paula Cox responded to his comments by stating that Bermuda was known as the risk capital of the world and was working to extend its lead while Cayman was trying to close the gap.
Gentoo chosen for new $1.5bn Guernsey domiciled fund.
02/22/2012
Nick Degnen, Managing Director of Gentoo Fund Services Limited commented: “We are delighted that HitecVision has continued to recognise Guernsey’s position as the destination of choice for private equity funds and that Gentoo has been selected
Russian Duma Ratifies Cypriot DTA Protocol
02/21/2012
The Protocol revising the agreement was signed in October 2010 and was swiftly ratified in Cyprus but has only just completed Russian ratification procedures.
Moore Stephens Isle of Man announce director appointment
02/21/2012
Previously the firm’s VAT manager, Grant works across the Trust and Company and Consultancy departments. A former VAT and customs officer, he joined Moore Stephens in 2007 specifically to provide guidance to clients on VAT and import/export matters.
The Vickers effect
02/20/2012
Liz Salecka weighs up the implications for the Channel Islands’ banking sector.
Royal Bank takes top wealth management honours in Caribbean
02/20/2012
RBC, which markets itself as the sixth largest wealth manager in the world, said it was the third year in a row that RBC Wealth Management - which serves high net worth and ultra high net worth clients in the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and Barbados - has
Senior hire for Credit Suisse in Jersey
02/20/2012
He has 10 years of experience in the financial services industry in the UK and Jersey. He started his career with HSBC in Scotland before joining Santander UK in 2006, where he held the position of Senior Private Banker.
RBC Wealth reaches 50-year mark of operations in Jersey
02/17/2012
Royal Trust Company of Canada – later acquired by Royal Bank of Canada in 1993 – was among the first foreign financial institutions to set up in Jersey when it opened its David Place office in September 1962.
