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Cayman analysis

Cayman gets it

With many European countries addressing sovereign debt issues and the impact of quantitative easing still yet to materially affect the US economy, the Cayman Islands continues to move forward, with a rating of Aaa.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Malta: astride Europe and offshore

Malta continues to attract rising levels of captive business to its shores, as Dr Matthew Bianchi explains.   1 January 1970

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An opportunity for upstream stimulus

Before considering buy-backs and dividends, captives need to fully understand the implications of returning funds to their parent companies, say Peter MacKay, Ian Bridges and Jennifer Reid.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Middle Eastern promise

With uncertainties continuing over offshore domiciles and the likely impact of Solvency II , Shaun Brook examines the potential of the Middle East as a growing and competitive captive hub.   1 January 1970

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Considering redomiciling your captive?

Derek Lloyd looks at the factors you need to consider when evaluating whether or not to redomicile your captive, and the practicalities involved if you decide to proceed further.   1 January 1970

Analysis

Steady growth ahead - Cayman

Despite initial concerns that competition would slow the growth of the captive industry in the Cayman Islands, 2012 has ultimately been successful for Cayman , and the industry is showing no signs of waning.   1 January 1970

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831(b) companies: electing to succeed

Organising a small property and casualty insurance company with section 831(b) tax treatment—a 831(b) company—can be a powerful solution to a closely held business’s insurance needs, says Charles J. Lavelle.   1 January 1970

Bermuda analysis

The mood music deepens (regulation and corporate governance)

As the mood music for global corporate governance and regulation develops, Bermuda responds to the changing beat .   1 January 1970

USA analysis

Nevis: continued evolution

Nevis’ natural beauty and responsive regulatory environment have spurred impressive captive growth as the island climbs into the top echelons of captive domiciles.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

Collateral trusts: overcoming approval hurdles

Collateral trusts are a competitive alternative to letters of credit, but carrier acceptance remains a hurdle in the process. Here the issues behind securing the green light are addressed.   1 January 1970

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