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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

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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

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Under review-- the benefits of strategic review

It’s a good practice every now and then to fine-tune complex structures. The US captive industry is no different. Only this time, the tool used is the strategic review, says Michael Serricchio.   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

Regulatory complexity, simplified

Pierre Sonigo outlines the progress of European regulatory developments and explains why expected changes are as easy to understand as counting from one to five.   1 January 1970

EMEA analysis

ECIROA: fighting its corner

Solvency II continues to dominate regulatory discussions in Europe, but Guenter Droese, chairman of ECIROA, is increasingly upbeat about the implications of its final form for the continent’s captive sector.   1 January 1970

Analysis

A tempest in a teacup?

With Solvency II imminent, US captives are watching Europe’s new regulatory regime with interest. Some believe its implications will be significant. Some are convinced otherwise. US Captive addresses both sides.   1 January 1970

Regional titles

A real Southern welcome (South Carolina)

A pro-business outlook, an experienced regulatory bench and a top four domicile by captive numbers, South Carolina has all the welcome you would expect from the South, and that little bit more.   1 January 1970

USA analysis

US captives bouncing back

After a difficult few years in the wider economy, US captive growth is beginning to gain traction, but challenges nevertheless remain.   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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