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IBFS 2012 Set for The Bahamas
01/20/2012
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has announced the third annual International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) will take place February 3-5, 2012 at the Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas

Key US tax legislation is probed
12/14/2011
The US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) will affect almost all financial institutions and other entities in Bahrain with exposure to US taxpayers and transactions, according to KPMG.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Establishes Branch In Jersey
12/12/2011
Channel Islands law firm Carey Olsen has advised Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) in its establishment of a new bank branch in Jersey - the first bank to open on the island in two years.

Dubai and Cyprus sign MoU agreement
12/07/2011
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) says the move signals a growing interest on the part of European institutions in doing business in the Dubai International Financial Centre.”

New banking licence and regulatory MOU strengthens Jersey’s ties with the Gulf
11/29/2011
In their announcement ADCB noted that ‘the added stability and security offered by a well established offshore financial centre like Jersey offers our customers peace of mind that their savings are held in a secure and highly regulated centre which

Major Abu Dhabi bank launches offshore operations
11/23/2011
The expansion reflects its strategy to widen services for its HNW clients

Conyers On Bermuda And Islamic Finance
11/03/2011
Bermuda’s efforts to establish itself as a global leader in Islamic finance is now an economic priority for the island.

Offshore firm recruits new top official in Bahrain
10/28/2011
Zurich taps Fathalla Ebrahim as General Manager for Zurich International Life in Bahrain.

Dubai Expats Face Financial Misfortune By Not Saving Offshore
10/05/2011
Dubai Expats Face Financial Misfortune By Not Saving Offshore

Fairbairn Private Bank seeks to tap Middle Eastern wealth with Dubai office
09/21/2011
Fairbairn Private Bank has been granted a representative office licence by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and is opening an office in Dubai in response to growing demand from clients based in the United Arab Emirates

Kuwait, Luxembourg MPs underline excellent ties
09/08/2011
Kuwaiti and Luxemburgish officials yesterday expressed their determination to further expand and strengthen their already excellent bilateral ties following talks between parliamentarians from the two countries.

Stopping 'slip slidin' away'
08/01/2011
"THEY think we're just a bunch of filthy rich bankers," was how one senior Bahamian financial services executive described, many moons ago, the Government's attitude towards the sector and the level of support it provided.

JP Morgan Private Bank appoints new India Offshore Managing Director and Executive Directors
07/21/2011
He was mostly recently with Standard Chartered Bank for 20 years.

HSBC Acts on Offshore Cash
07/20/2011
As U.S. Cracks Down on Tax Evasion, U.K. Bank Drops American Residents Keeping Money Abroad

Liechtenstein bank worker naming names
07/05/2011
It is believed to be the first time Kieber has appeared in a court anywhere in the world since he passed on private client details to authorities around the world, after stealing information relating to 1400 clients of LGT Bank.

Guernsey firm announces major expansion in the Middle East
04/04/2011
Guernsey headquartered Generali International has announced a joint venture with Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A United Arab Emirates (AG UAE), a branch of Generali International’s Italian parent.