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Accounting & tax analysis
Bermuda has signed a number of tax information exchange agreements. None appears to have been more significant than that signed with Canada. Implications for the captive sector and future growth are discussed. 1 January 1970
Asset management analysis
Achieving investment returns on previously ‘safe’ instruments is challenging in today’s markets. Colin Freeman of Barclays explores the optimal level of portfolio risk captives can achieve in such conditions. 1 January 1970
article
A tough, but appropriate, regulatory approach has helped place Nevis at the forefront of global captive jurisdictions, as Bernadette Lawrence reports. 1 January 1970
Asset management analysis
Against the current backdrop of low US interest rates and elevated economic volatility, what are reasonable expectations for US bond and stock returns and the potential implications for strategic asset allocation? 1 January 1970
Actuarial & underwriting
Optimising your risk portfolio can make captives more attractive under Solvency II, argues Dr Paul Wöhrmann of Zurich Global Corporate. 1 January 1970
Analysis
In 2012 there was further growth in US captive numbers in most states, although the number of new entrants was somewhat muted by the soft commercial market. A snapshot of domiciles provides an indication of further positive momentum, but numbers have fallen somewhat short of rapid growth. 1 January 1970
Actuarial & underwriting
AM Best details how, despite the soft cycle, captive insurance entities have outperformed the commercial sector across a host of parameters. 1 January 1970
EMEA analysis
Drawing upon proximity to the UK and a studied independence from the mainland, the Isle of Man enjoys a position as an international captive domicile of some reputation. Here, its strengths are outlined. 1 January 1970
Cayman analysis
Nexus Re’s Helen Stephenson outlines the specifics of the company’s risk-pooling structure and details its benefits to captive entities. 1 January 1970
Asset management analysis
In the current interest rate environment, banks are forced to become more competitive. HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, is well positioned to do just that. 1 January 1970
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