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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
Craig Redcliffe of EY tells Cayman Captive how a seismic shift in the reinsurance market could mean new opportunities for the captive insurance industry. 28 November 2013
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
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
article
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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According to a special report most rated European insurers are fatigued by the regulatory regime’s moving deadline. 21 November 2013
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