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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

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

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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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Risk management-- not business as usual

Significant changes in healthcare provision are underway in the US. Mary Chmielowiec and Paola DiNatale outline the extent of these developments and how captives can best prepare for the changing environment.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

Isle of Man: in the top tier

John Batty talks to EMEA Captive about the strength of the Isle of Man’s offering, and explains how recent legislative developments have made it an increasingly attractive domicile for the captive industry.   1 January 1970

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The power of advocacy (NRRA)

The National Risk Retention Association (NRRA) has been the voice of the risk retention and purchasing group industry for more than two decades. Robert H. Myers recalls some of its biggest successes.   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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St. Kitts and Nevis: larger than life

The two islands of St. Kitts and Nevis are surrounded by giants of the captive insurance market, but legislation favourable to captives, says Bernadette Lawrence, has raised their profile within the industry.   1 January 1970

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Captives: onwards and upwards

Les Boughner and Dennis Hardwick outline the state of play facing the industry and how captives are responding to changing regulatory conditions.   1 January 1970

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