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Cayman— constantly innovating
Cayman analysis
It is an exciting time to be in the insurance business in the Cayman Islands. The industry is vibrant and there is an energy here that is fostering—and is fostered by—innovation, says IMAC’s chairman, Rob Leadbetter.   28 November 2013
Macroeconomic  determinants and investments
Analysis
Ed Goard of Munder Capital explores the delay in the Fed’s programme of QE tapering and what this will mean for captive investment strategies.   28 November 2013
Opportunity knocks
Analysis
Cayman has the chance to develop its already dominant position in captive healthcare thanks to the Affordable Care Act, but opportunities also abound in geographies like Latin America and in lines such as workers’ comp.   28 November 2013
Analysis
Achieving investment returns on cash, fixed income and other perceived ‘safe’ instruments continues to be difficult in today’s market environment. Colin Freeman and Richard Zulick of Barclays explore the optimal level of portfolio risk captives could potentially achieve in the face of such conditions.   28 November 2013
Analysis
Cayman captives are increasingly converting to segregated portfolio companies, particularly in the healthcare sector and as a result of US healthcare reform. Paul Scrivener and Stefanie Suckoo at Solomon Harris review the conversion process and the options available to captives.   28 November 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
FATCA has changed the tax position of companies working with US clients and Cayman captives would do well to consider its effects. Tim Min unpicks some of the complexities.   28 November 2013
Actuarial & underwriting
Captive owners should be working closely with captive associations in order to seize the initiative in captive development, rather than leaving matters to captive managers and consultants.   26 November 2013
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Jersey Finance expects the ratings to bolster relations with the Middle and Far East.   22 November 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
According to Charles Winter, UK controlled foreign companies (CFC) regulatory changes must be examined on a case-by-case basis to determine what the material benefits to captive owners will be.   22 November 2013
Cayman analysis
It is an exciting time to be in the insurance business in the Cayman Islands. The industry is vibrant and there is an energy here that is fostering and is fostered by, innovation.   21 November 2013

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