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The offshore world is going through an unsure time, but as this Offshore Special Report will attest, reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated.
The Cayman Islands has surely endured the most premature obituaries, with jurisdictions such as Ireland and Luxembourg positioning themselves as funds hubs and prompting cries of the Caymans’ demise, but as the report on trends in the Caymans’ hedge funds industry shows, the market has changed but is still thriving. Another report shows how jurisdictions such as the the British Virgin Islands have remained relevant even in the face of tough regulation from China.
But it is not all triumph over adversity: winding up funds has become a much tougher endeavour since the downturn. Other reports include arguments for international financial centres as a means to drive prosperity, a look at the effect of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition on the Crown Dependencies, and a close analysis of the benefits of often over-shadowed jurisdictions Gibraltar and the Isle of Man.
James Swift, ReporterSpecial Report
Rock of wages
With Gibraltar’s transition from tax haven to mainstream financial services centre almost complete, Michael Castiel examines the impending changes
Smooth finish
Individual and corporate insolvency in Mauritius is now governed by a new act that aims to simplify the current legal framework. By Malcolm Moller
No small change
Obtaining tax relief as a result of a costly mistake is difficult in England. Change may be on the cards, says Richard Wilson
Prime location
Being part of the EU customs area with tax benefits, the Isle of Man is an ideal base for companies exporting into the EU. By Mike Edwards
Channelling recovery
?The Channel Islands offer exciting opportunities as financial recovery looms, but how do they differ and what does the future hold? By Robin Smith and Ben Morgan
Winding down wind-ups?
The Cayman Islands has long been seen as an investor-friendly jurisdiction, but as Peter Hayden explains, winding up funds has become a whole lot trickier since the downturn
China crisis?
The Chinese government has taken a tougher stance on direct foreign investment, but this hasn’t stopped BVI or Cayman vehicles being the most efficacious medium for doing so. By Greg Knowles
Intellectual rigour
When it comes to innovation in the field of IP, Guernsey is leagues ahead of its competitors, both on and offshore. By Elaine Gray
Against all odds
?Despite recent setbacks, Cayman’s funds industry is holding firm and proving to be a barometer for the industry as a whole. By Tania Dons
Walkers raids MOP for three partners to facilitate launch of Dublin outpost
Offshore firm Walkers has taken three partners from Irish firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice (MOP) as it gears up to launch a new office in Dublin.
Smooth finish
Individual and corporate insolvency in Mauritius is now governed by a new act that aims to simplify the current legal framework. By Malcolm Moller
Prime location
Being part of the EU customs area with tax benefits, the Isle of Man is an ideal base for companies exporting into the EU. By Mike Edwards
Driving growth
With the economic recovery in a fragile state, international financial centres should be left to conduct business as usual as they aid growth in both the developed and developing economies. By Grant Stein
No small change
Obtaining tax relief as a result of a costly mistake is difficult in England. Change may be on the cards, says Richard Wilson
China crisis?
The Chinese government has taken a tougher stance on direct foreign investment, but this hasn’t stopped BVI or Cayman vehicles being the most efficacious medium for doing so. By Greg Knowles
Election reflection
With the UK general election imminent, which of the political parties is best-placed to understand the relationship between the mainland and offshore economies? By Graham Parrott
Rock of wages
With Gibraltar’s transition from tax haven to mainstream financial services centre almost complete, Michael Castiel examines the impending changes
Intellectual rigour
When it comes to innovation in the field of IP, Guernsey is leagues ahead of its competitors, both on and offshore. By Elaine Gray
Moscow tool
Russian clients are increasingly turning to the Channel Islands when it comes to placing business offshore. Nick Ward explains why
Channelling recovery
?The Channel Islands offer exciting opportunities as financial recovery looms, but how do they differ and what does the future hold? By Robin Smith and Ben Morgan
Our mutual friends
?The thriving financial centres of the Crown Dependencies are an essential part of the UK economy, a fact not lost on the coalition Government. Chris Bound and Susan O’Leary report
Plane reaction
Since the 2007 Air Navigation Order, the Isle of Man has implemented a successful and legally sound aircraft registration project. By Andrew Webb
Winding down wind-ups?
The Cayman Islands has long been seen as an investor-friendly jurisdiction, but as Peter Hayden explains, winding up funds has become a whole lot trickier since the downturn
Against all odds
?Despite recent setbacks, Cayman’s funds industry is holding firm and proving to be a barometer for the industry as a whole. By Tania Dons
