Through The Eye of the Storm – BVI Exec Director speaks out following data leak
Elise Donovan, Executive Director – BVI International Financial Centre From WealthBriefing A recent data leak has thrust the British Virgin Islands under the scrutiny of those out to harm so-called tax havens. Here, Elise Donovan, the executive director of the…
George Jones public funeral to be held in Nashville
BBC The funeral of country music legend George Jones will be held at the famous Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and is open to fans, it has been announced. “George would have wanted his fans and friends everywhere to…
Mourant Ozannes schedules International Trusts & Private Client Conference 2013
From The Lawyer Mourant Ozannes has announced that its third annual International Trusts & Private Client Conference will be held on 4 October 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, in the Cayman Islands. Attorneys from the law firm’s International Trusts…
Dilbert joins 33 other FOI officers
Jennifer Dilbert, the Cayman Islands Information Commissioner, and her team joined 33 other offices around the world in a survey recently undertaken by the Centre for Freedom of Information based in the UK. Dilbert found that she is not alone…
Cayman takes the lead in tax transparency
Cayman is taking a clear stance on anti-evasion tax measures, having communicated to the UK Government its commitment to join the G5 pilot on multilateral automatic exchange of information, a program initiated under the UK’s G8 agenda and that will…
French officer on-hand
Editor: The Office of the Deputy Governor has shared the following information as provided by Mr. Guilbard, which should be of benefit to French nationals residing in the Cayman Islands. Please contact Mr. Guilbard directly, if necessary. Thank you. Mr….
Cayman commits to G5 multilateral exchange pilot
From Hedgeweek The Cayman Islands has indicated to the UK government that it is committed to joining the G5 pilot, recently announced by the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, on multilateral automatic exchange of tax information. This decision follows…
Hedge fund valuation practices under scrutiny
From Risk Hedge funds are hiring independent experts to price complex and illiquid assets as investors and regulators intensify their scrutiny of valuation practices. “Valuation is a huge reputational risk,” says Cyrus Borzooyeh, chief financial officer at Reservoir Capital Group,…
Groups come together for Coastal Awareness clean-up on Grand Bahama
From bahamaislandsinfo GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas — The Coastal Awareness Committee on Grand Bahama in conjunction with many partners, including the Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee, EARTHCARE, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers, and many community organizations and young persons…
Willem-Alexander sworn in as king of the Netherlands
BBC Willem-Alexander has been sworn in as king of the Netherlands following the abdication of Queen Beatrix. He became the country’s first king since 1890 when his 75-year-old mother signed the abdication deed earlier on Tuesday after 33 years on…
