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A noteworthy flight to quality by investors and advisers in response to challenging market conditions has benefited Jersey’s wealth management industry, delegates were told at the Jersey Finance London Private Client Conference last week... read more
Basel III, Dodd-Frank and market pressures are forcing banks to bolster their tier 1 and loss-absorbing capital levels on their balance sheets, a process that is under way but far from complete.... read more
London has retained its crown as the hedge fund centre of Europe after a surge in EU-compliant fund launches helped prop up the capital’s dominance of the sector, a new report shows... read more
The Central Bank of Ireland has stolen a march on its European competitors by announcing it’s officially open for AIFMD business... read more
The Luxembourg Finance Ministry has recently issued a statement clarifying the Grand Duchy's position on the planned introduction of a FTT in 11 EU member states, within the framework of enhanced cooperation... read more
Prime Minister David Cameron has urged British overseas territories to "get their house in order" and sign up to international treaties on tax... read more
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Latest Articles
Gibraltar: A Rival to Any IFC
  Richard Buttigieg and Danielle Villa examine Gibraltar’s dedication to improving its already stellar reputation, by updating its legislative framework whilst also enhancing its robust network of tax treaties. (01/05/2013)
QROPS: A Jurisdictional Comparison
  A year on since the 2012 UK budget put many providers out of the market, Rex Crowley examines the many variations of QROPS still available and provides a jurisdictional comparision. (01/05/2013)
Developments in Gibraltar’s Fund Industry 2011 / 2012
  James Lasry, Anthony Jimenez, and Peter Young examine recent developments within Gibraltar's vibrant fund industry. (01/01/2012)
Seismic changes for Gibraltar Tax System
  Chris White examines the Income Tax Act that became effective in Gibraltar in January and which brings with it significant changes for the state (02/02/2011)
Latest Articles
QROPS: A Jurisdictional Comparison
  A year on since the 2012 UK budget put many providers out of the market, Rex Crowley examines the many variations of QROPS still available and provides a jurisdictional comparision. (01/05/2013)
Malta: Stability through Adaptability
  Despite the adverse economic climate, Malta has seen considerable growth in its Financial Services sector, Camilleri Preziosi, examines some of reasons for this continued growth. (01/04/2013)
2011: An Island’s Perspective
  Dr Antonia Zammit provides an overview developments within the Maltese financial world (15/12/2011)
Tax Minimisation Options for High Flyers
  Adriaan Struijk examines the interesting tax minimisation structures that can be utilised by internationally mobile airline and shipping crew. (01/08/2011)
Latest Articles
Curaçao: An Unintended Consequence
  Priscilla Lotman, Frontshore and Tamara Stienstra, Spigt Dutch Caribbean examine how Curacao has developed into a well known IFC from very humble beginnings. (01/03/2013)
Curaçao – Jurisdiction Overview & Update
  Koen van Baren provides an update on developments within Curaçao since the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. (01/04/2012)
Caribbean Review 11/12
  The Caribbean Review featuring in-depth articles, commentaries on all the latest legislative and regulatory issues facing the Caribbean, now available online and in pdf format (01/12/2011)
The Netherlands Antilles as an international financial centre
  Jeroen Adeler details the main features of the Netherlands Antilles corporate tax and legal system and outlines the jurisdiction’s most used incentives. (06/01/2009)
Latest Articles
Cyprus: At the Cutting Edge of Trust Developments
  Cyprus is well known for its well established trusts sector, Elias Neocleous and Philippos Aristotelous explain how popular the sector, especially with Russian and other CIS investors. (01/02/2013)
Cyprus: DTT Creates Investment Gateway to the Ukraine
  Emily Yiolitis examines a new tax treaty for the avoidance of double taxation between Cyprus and Ukraine, replacing Cyprus’ previous treaty with the USSR which dates back to 1982. (01/02/2013)
Russia – Cyprus: Case Study on Project M
  In this insightful case study, Emily Yiolitis, Harneys highlights what makes Cyprus so attractive to Russian Investors. (01/11/2012)
Cyprus to Modernise Antiquated Trust Law
  As Cyprus gears up to moderise its trust law Peter G Economides examines the fine print behind the updated law (15/12/2011)