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International Financial Centre Review
David Cameron delivered a blistering message to European leaders, urging them to take bold action to sort out the eurozone debt crisis, and describing their proposals for a financial transaction tax as "madness", ... read more
Jersey has extended its funds regime through the introduction of the Private Placement Fund to widen the choice available to investors... read more
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner Wednesday said he expects the most important new financial rules to be in place by the end of this year, and defended the measures as necessary safeguards for the American economy... read more
Gibraltar Government last night announced that it had signed a Tax Exchange Information Agreement with Malta, bringing the total number of such agreements to 19 of which 16 are already in force.... read more
The Treasury will on Friday publish plans for a radical overhaul of financial regulation that will hand the Chancellor new powers to take charge in a crisis, rein in the might of the Bank of England, and provide extra protection for consumers... read more
As the island continues its efforts to become the first Western sharia-compliant financial services hub, the oil-rich Persian Gulf state of Qatar yesterday approved a draft tax treaty with Bermuda... read more
| Latest Articles |
| | 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) |
| | Looking to the Future |
| | Lorna Smith examines what the future holds for Caribbean IFCs, considering in particular how significant IFCs have been and will continue to be in the growth of emerging markets. (01/12/2011) |
| | Commercial Law Developments in the British Virgin Islands |
| | Michael Burns & James McConvill from Appleby examine how with ongoing regulatory reform the BVI is proving that it is setting the international standard for ‘offshore’ business. (01/12/2011) |
| | BVI Wealth Planning Solutions for Asian Families |
| | Chris McKenzie and Lee Syin Long provide an assessment of the use of BVI IBCs by Asian investors and an examination of why the Caribbean state has been so crucial to the development of the Chinese economy. (01/12/2011) |
| Latest Articles |
| | 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) |
| | Q&A with Sheree Ebanks & Julien Martel - Butterfield Bank |
| | Sheree Ebanks and Julien Martel answer questions on how the economy in the Caribbean has been affected by the financial crisis, what impact global financial regulation will have on the IFCs and how financial services should develop within the region. (01/12/2011) |
| | SMART Funds: The Bahamas’ Innovative Creation to Investment Vehicles |
| | Paul Winder, ATC highlights the benefits of SMART funds and provides a compelling case for using the Bahamas for such investments. (01/11/2011) |
| | The Bahamas – A Lighter Shade of Grey |
| | Cheryl Bazard of Bazard Law examines the Bahamas reaction to the various compliance issues and anti-money laundering legislation faced by International Finance Centres today (01/11/2011) |
| Latest Articles |
| | 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) |
| | Barbados – Riding the Recession |
| | Trevor Carmichael considers how Barbados has coped in the wake of the recession, highlighting how the jurisdiction has continued to build on its reputation. (01/10/2011) |
| | Quality over Quantity? The Aftermath of the G-20 ‘Lists’ |
| | Francoise Hendy examines the impact the G-20’s interventions have had on investment in IFCs and argues that these interventions create an imbalance within the financial system that must be addressed. (01/10/2011) |
| | A New Dawn for Caribbean IFCs? |
| | Anthony Travers highlights the success many Caribbean IFCs have had in implementing and adhering to international transparency standards and asks if the region can finally shake off the negative preconceptions. (01/10/2011) |
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