Brazil judge orders Facebook memorial page removed
By Jefferson Puff, BBC Brasil, Sao Paulo A Brazilian judge has ordered Facebook to delete the profile of a 24-year-old journalist who died in May last year. The mother of Juliana Ribeiro Campos filed a case arguing that messages, songs…
RM7.09b fund safe and for strategic investment: 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 – 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) says the US$2.318 billion (RM7.09 billion) fund as stated in its audited accounts is safe. 1MDB in a statement today said these are proceeds and profits originating from its initial 1MDB-PetroSaudi…
We added four feet to make our life complete
By Dody Denman Joyfully we ANNOUNCE an addition to our family – Moxy Mike and I have adopted a rescue 3 year old Terrier mix and it has been momentous! It was quite a process that began with me. I…
Election observers issued formal letter
With the agreement of the elected Government of the Cayman Islands, His Excellency the Governor has issued a formal letter of invitation to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) requesting that they organise a team of election observers to observe the…
Budget solution for U.S. is hiding in Cayman Islands
By Joe Rasmussen Gazette Xtra This month, as millions of hard-working Wisconsinites paid their taxes and leaders in Washington debate budget proposals, some of America’s largest corporations and wealthiest individuals are avoiding the taxes they owe—and it’s hitting our budget…
Canada train ‘al-Qaeda plot’ suspect in court
BBC A man arrested in Canada on suspicion of planning what officials say was an al-Qaeda-backed plot to attack a train has appeared in court in Toronto. Raed Jaser, 35, did not enter a plea during his brief appearance, when…
Deloitte responds to regulatory changes with senior hire
Ainhoa Barcelona, Wealth briefing Reporter in London Deloitte has appointed financial services reward specialist Helen Beck as a partner in its compensation and benefits practice based in London. She joins at a time when the firm and its peers are…
World Bank urges Caribbean to ‘propel domestic engines of growth’
From Antigua Observer –CMC WASHINGTON (CMC) – The World Bank has urged Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to “propel domestic engines of growth”, stating that the “formidable global tailwinds” that facilitated robust economic growth and social inclusion in the…
Cayman Islands: Cayman creates incorporated cell companies
Article by Wendy Lee, Harneys 23 April 2013 The Amendment permits a new or existing SPC to incorporate a PIC on behalf of a relevant cell or segregated portfolio. The PIC, instead of the segregated portfolio, would then conduct the…
Investors redefine risk, think “New Normal” is here to stay – UBS Survey
Eliane Chavagnon, Wealth Briefing reporter in London Wealthy investors are much more upbeat about their financial situation and seem to have redefined their perception of “risk,” according to UBS Wealth Management Americas’ third Investor Watch report. According to the survey…
