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Analysis

CIMA: staying ahead of the curve

Cayman Captive spoke with Cindy Scotland about developments to Cayman’s regulatory framework, the Islands’ decision to opt out of Solvency II and the authority’s ongoing commitment to international standards.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Challenging times call for innovative measures

In the face of challenging economic conditions, greater regulatory scrutiny and rating agency oversight, captives are increasingly turning to collateral trusts, as Caroline Cruickshank reports.   1 January 1970

Accounting & tax analysis

FATCA: towards transparency

Washington’s introduction of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is creating additional concerns for offshore entities. Here, the implications of greater tax cooperation and transparency are explored.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Dodd-Frank: in search of clarity

The Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act is proving a thorny issue for captives. Do they pursue a potential home state advantage conferred by the act or hope for a captive exclusion?   1 January 1970

Analysis

Novel structures: awaiting the turn

Novel structures such as risk retention groups and 831(b)s are fulfilling the captive needs of smaller business, but current conditions are presenting a challenge.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

The personal touch (Delaware)

Steve Kinion of the Delaware Insurance Department talks to US Captive about the importance of personal interaction and a close-knit regulatory team to the success of the state’s captive development.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Cayman: not following the crowd

Cayman has opted to stay outside the framework of Solvency II equivalence—at least for now. Here, Cayman Captive explores the merits of the decision.   1 January 1970

Analysis

EIOPA: simplifying the complex

EMEA Captive spoke with Carlos Montalvo of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) about the evolving Solvency II regime and likely captive treatment under the emerging framework.   1 January 1970

Actuarial & underwriting

The benefits of ratings

Ratings can prove an invaluable aid to captives as they navigate the insurance landscape. AM Best outline their significance and how the rating agency assesses those firms within its remit.   1 January 1970

Asset management analysis

Where to turn?

These are difficult times for asset management. Here, Stephen Morris assesses the various approaches captives can take to manage their investment portfolios.   1 January 1970

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