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EU transactions tax will hit hardest in London, ITEM club says (06/02/2012)
A proposed European tax on financial transactions may cost British-based companies as much as 22 billion euros (US$29 billion) a year and cause 4,500 job losses whether the UK agrees to it or not, according to Ernst & Young LLP’s ITEM Club... read more
US hedge funds capitalise on Lehman collapse (06/02/2012)
It may sound impossible but one of the best financial investments of the past three years has been a collapsed bank. And not just any bank but Lehman Brothers, the world’s biggest bankruptcy... read more
Asian shares rise on US data (06/02/2012)
Asian shares rose today as surprisingly robust US jobs data bolstered investor risk appetite, overshadowing worries about a lack of progress in Greek debt restructuring talks that are vital to containing the euro zone crisis... read more
Swiss bank cautious about outcome of US tax evasion probe (06/02/2012)
Swiss bank Julius Baer Group has cautioned investors that the outcome of a US probe into whether it helped American clients cheat on their taxes is uncertain... read more
Dubai will meet debt maturities in 2012, says report (06/02/2012)
Dubai will overcome its debt maturities in 2012 with the help of internal cash flow, asset sale and market refinancing... read more
Irish Finance Bill aims to woo foreign investment (06/02/2012)
A raft of measures to attract foreign investment will form a core part of the Finance Bill, which is scheduled to be published on Wednesday... read more
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Latest Articles
The Swiss Hybrid Trust: Achieving Asset Protection with Swiss-Based Trusts
  John Ivsan takes an in-depth look into the development of the Swiss Trust industry, in particular the uses of Swiss Hybrid Trusts for asset protection planning. (01/02/2012)
The Swiss–UK Bilateral Tax Agreement: Decision Time
  Henry Fea and James d’Aquino provide an in depth examination of the landmark UK-Swiss Tax Agreement and discuss the potential issues raised for UK resident individuals with Swiss assets. (01/11/2011)
The Significance of IFCs in the Global Financial System
  Professor Morris dissects exactly what position international finance centres in general and Caribbean IFCs in particular hold in the architecture of international finance and global wealth management. (01/11/2011)
What the Future holds for the Swiss Tradition of Privacy for Private Clients
  Switzerland has long been known for the privacy it offers its private clients. Herman Krul provides an insightful commentary on the basis for the Swiss tradition of privacy and what the future holds for the jurisdiction (01/05/2011)
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The Isle of Man – An International Financial Centre of Excellence
  Nick Verardi considers how the Isle of Man has successfully weathered the economic storm and what the jurisdiction is doing to develop as an international business centre. (01/01/2012)
IFCs prove crucial in growth of emerging markets
  Grant Stein comments on the use of IFCs by emerging markets in facilitating investment into these markets as well as putting developing capital to work around the globe (01/06/2011)
The Isle of Man: Taking Centre Stage
  Nick Verardi examines how the Isle of Man’s reputation on the international stage has grown and what changes 2010 has brought to the island’s financial services industry (02/02/2011)
Isle of Man enters QROPS arena as a serious contender
  The ink is barely dry on the Isle of Man’s Income Tax (Pensions) (Temporary Taxation) Order 2010 - Rex Cowley and Mike Lightfoot of Close International examine the impact the Order will have on the QROPS market. (01/11/2010)
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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)