In view of heightened socio-economic and political uncertainties in 2016, global economic activity during the year experienced a decline in the overall growth rate, from 3.4% in 2015 to 3.1%.

When reading news and statistics about Cyber Security incidents, it is easy for executives to become immune to the information overload.

While many may envision accountants sitting behind computers with spreadsheets and pencils, their unique position often places them as guardians of the public interest.

Technology and that ability to move at costs and speeds not imaginable 30 years ago has facilitated the ability of capital allocators to constantly seek the best return for that capital.

The aspect of the tax avoidance debate which most exercises organisations such as Christian Aid is the issue of the taxation of companies with subsidiaries in poor countries.

When reading news and statistics about Cyber Security incidents, it is easy for executives to become immune to the information overload.

Advocacy group Tax Justice Network has once again released a report that has been repeatedly criticised for its widespread errors and false assumptions.

A warm welcome to the Summer edition of Conyers Coverage. The whirlwind that is the Cayman Islands (re)insurance industry continues to blow with gusto! To keep you updated on recent developments...

A green bond is a debt finance instrument used to raise funds specifically for a "green" purpose such as a renewable energy project, a conservation program or a climate change mitigation/adaptation measure.

The Cayman Islands is feeling the brunt of climate change more than most. Hurricanes, which tended to be few and far between, are now a regular occurrence, threatening widespread destruction...

As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, home to approximately 70% of the world's offshore investment funds and with an absence of any direct taxation on companies or individuals...

The National Association of Private Fund Managers (NAPFM), Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), and Managed Funds Association (MFA) have filed a lawsuit asking the U.S.

The investor panel introduced by Cayman Finance Associate Director Ed Belsey and moderated by Dart's Paul Henry included Michael Terpin...

RF Bank & Trust (RF) recently hosted an exclusive executive summit at The Ritz-Carlton for business leaders. This event served as a platform for executives to gain insights...

Paul Byles takes a deeper look into recent trends from the Global Financial Centres Index to assess how the major offshore centres are doing.

The debate over corporate taxation and tax revenues globally has followed a well-trodden path. Multinationals, it was said, are shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions...

Japan's shift from savings to investment is no longer theoretical – it's happening. Institutional, high-net-worth (HNW)...

As one of the foremost offshore financial centres, home to approximately 70% of the world's offshore investment funds and with an absence of any direct taxation on companies or individuals...

The 2025 Blockchain guide provides the latest legal information on the evolution of the blockchain market, the status and use of digital assets, smart contracts, blockchain regulation...

Historically, owing to differences in accounting standards, many financial institutions have offset more assets with liabilities under US GAAP than under IFRS.