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VISITING BRAZIL, CHILE and Colombia earlier this year I was struck by the way in which Latin American institutional investors are shifting their allocations away from simply the traditional domestic market to incorporate wider asset classes, such as private equity and with global exposure, including Europe.

As parts of the Middle East gradually return to normalcy following recent challenges, international finance centers are reaffirming their commitment to the region. This piece explores how established jurisdictions are supporting wealth structuring, Sharia-compliant planning, and investment fund frameworks while preparing to reconnect through upcoming conferences and roadshows across the Gulf and Asia.

Guernsey Finance’s Fiona Le Poidevin on why Guernsey wealth structures are a perfect fit for Asian investors.

Private equity and hedge fund firm Capricorn Capital Partners has led a group of investors to acquire a significant equity stake in Guernsey-based asset management company RAW Capital Partners.

Carey Olsen's Guernsey corporate team has advised AIM-listed mineral project developer Bushveld Minerals Limited (Bushveld) on two transactions which are highly significant for its development.

Silverfleet Capital, the European private equity firm has completed its £50m buyout of Guernsey founded fund services firm Ipes from RJD Partners following final regulatory approval.

Elian has agreed terms to buy SFM Europe, a leading provider of corporate services with more than €1 trillion of assets under administration.

On 5 December, the European Council of Finance Ministers (ECOFIN) released a list of countries it deemed to be non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

Participating in the panel session are Reed & Smith Partner Leith Moghli, PwC Partner Simon Hampton, and Alex Barr of Aberdeen Standard.

The UK remains a key market for Guernsey managers with 56 AIFs being marketed there.

The funds industry must ensure it is not subsumed by the evolution of the base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) initiative.

A move towards global transparency has increased Guernsey's appeal as a jurisdiction for tax and wealth planning to the US market, according to a Guernsey trust director.

Guernsey's financial services regulator approved 18 new investment funds during the second quarter of 2015, resulting in a total of 112 additions for the year ending 30 June 2015.

Guernsey's financial services regulator approved 26 new investment funds during the first quarter of this year, which means that there were a total of 113 additions during the 12 months to the end of March.

Guernsey is looking to position itself as the ‘go to' jurisdiction for green financial services. The new development strategy for the island's financial services sector includes a focus on ‘green investment'.

Guernsey-based asset management group MitonOptimal International has expanded across the Channel Islands with the acquisition of Jersey-based Orchard Wealth Management.

The Chief Minister of Guernsey has welcomed support from European Parliamentarians and the European Commission for the positive contribution the Island makes to the European economy.