The elimination of tax evasion is a laudable objective. Governments miss out on revenue if assets are moved to other jurisdictions to evade taxes, and the impact is greater in poorer countries.

It is hard to be definitive on the possible effect of Mr. Trump's policies on Bermuda, and the offshore world generally...

The financial crisis and subsequent "great recession" has been described by former Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, as the worst financial crisis in global history...

Despite recent concerns, the Channel Islands Stock Exchange remains a simple and tax efficient way for private equity investors to finance the costs of shareholder debt.

In financing transactions it is common for companies of the borrowing group to provide some sort of security, such as security over the shares in companies of the borrowing group, including offshore entities, either by taking legal or equitable security over the shares.

Bermuda is a well-respected and successful financial centre that is globally recognised for implementing the highest standards of compliance, regulation and transparency.

The Investment Business Act 2003 (the IBA 2003) was recently passed by the Bermuda legislature and became operative on 30th January, 2004. The IBA 2003 repealed the Investment Business Act 1998 (the IBA 1998) and substituted in its place a new and more refined regime for regulating investment business in Bermuda.

The English Court of Appeal has delivered a judgment in the case of Dadourian Group International Inc. v Simms, in which it has for the first time set out comprehensive guidelines in relation to an application for leave to enforce abroad a worldwide asset-freezing order granted by a local court.

This article explores latest developments in Europe concerning the fight against money laundering. While focused on Europe, the issues at stake are global in scope so we hope readers from all regions find this item of value.

The Bermuda Investment Funds Act 2006 was amended with effect from 4 October 2013 by the Investment Funds Amendment Act 2013 (Amendment Act).

Bermuda is home to a diverse group of industries including asset managers, (re)insurers, captive managers, lawyers, accountants, brokers, and partnerships.

Bermuda to fast track the incorporation process for collective investment schemes

The state of our Bermuda insurance industry is strong. This is a testament to the robust resilience of the Bermuda insurance market-place which continues to prosper and evolve in arguably some of the most adverse conditions the insurance industry has ever faced in the wake of the tragedy of 9/11 and the collapse of Enron.

A bill entitled "The Insurance Amendment Act 2004" (the "Amendment Act") passed its second reading in the Senate on 8 December 2004 and received the assent of the Governor General on 10 December 2004.

Jersey has a well established reputation as an international banking centre and the number of banks registered in the Island remains stable.

Known as being the world’s premier offshore financial centre, Bermuda has a long established reputation for stability and security. It is situated in the North Atlantic between the United States and Europe, approximately 750 miles southeast of New York. With direct flights arriving from and departing to gateway cities along the US East Coast, Toronto and London, Bermuda is relatively easy to get to.

Welcome to this inaugural edition of our new Wealth Structuring 20:20 report, a feature publication that aims to tap into the issues facing high net worth individuals around the globe.

The offshore funds market is growing rapidly and the Cayman Islands ("Cayman"), the British Virgin Islands ("BVI") and Bermuda have become the pre-eminent jurisdictions for the establishment of investment funds.

Bala Nadarajah </B>is Senior Counsel and Head of the Corporate Department at ASW. He is considered a leading voice in insurance law and regulation in Bermuda and is listed among the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance lawyers in the Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Expert Guides.