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Asset management analysis
Managed mutual funds have the potential to outperform their benchmarks, but their prospects are generally slim. Brian Wimmer, Sandeep Chhabra and Daniel Wallick of Vanguard warn that captives need to take a longer view when it comes to their fund performance expectations. 28 November 2013
Analysis
Domicile selection can be a challenge, particularly in light of the diversity of options. James Rawcliffe of Sagicor talks us through his experiences and the relative merits of three of the leading global domiciles. 28 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, says IMAC’s chairman, Rob Leadbetter. 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
Captive formations and premium growth is as much about a desire for control as it is about the market cycle, with captives providing an invaluable ERM tool to parent companies, finds AM Best. 28 November 2013
Actuarial & underwriting
Ben Leung and Rennie Khan of PKF (Cayman) and Steven Glicksman of Glicksman Consulting provide their insights into loss reserves and confidence levels from the perspective of an actuary and an auditor. 28 November 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
Ian Lomas of RSM explores how the impact of proposed accounting standards will extend beyond the insurance industry. 28 November 2013
Accounting & tax analysis
Hollywood, politicians and the media are all trying to tarnish the gold-standard reputation that Cayman has worked hard to achieve, but the Island’s captive industry and regulators are fighting back. 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
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