News

Analysis

Accelerating growth

The US captive sector has had a strong year, as the engine of captive growth finds another gear.   1 January 1970

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Capturing growth in emerging markets

Emerging economies represent increasingly significant investment opportunities to those captives prepared to diversify their investment portfolios.   1 January 1970

Accounting & tax analysis

Tax savings: the icing on the cake, not the cake itself

Praveen Sharma examines tax considerations for captives and explains why any potential saving should be regarded as an additional benefit to the parent and not an end in itself.   1 January 1970

Asset management analysis

Financial crisis: the asteroid threat

The dangers of the financial crisis may have subsided, but the prospects of another ‘asteroid strike’ should not be underestimated and captives need to take careful note of the ongoing threat, argues Ian Sangster.   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

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

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

Actuarial & underwriting

Adding in another line

Captive parents are increasingly considering adding additional and more complex lines to the roster. What lines can they potentially add and what are the benefits of doing so?   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

EMEA analysis

Malta: European but distinct

Malta is faring well as a leading European domicile. Here Dr Matthew Bianchi outlines the island’s continuing success.   1 January 1970

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