Cayman Islands and Hong Kong Beckon Tax-Weary U.S. Millionaires
By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne Global advisory firm catering to wealthy expats says Texas and Florida no longer good enough for those who’ve had it with taxes Much ink has been spilled on the trend of wealthier Americans fleeing fiscally dissolute,…
Barclays Wealth exit and their ethics are shredded
Barclays Wealth exit From The Financial News Americas head quits Barclays Wealth unit Mitch Cox, the head of Barclays’ Wealth and Investment Management arm in the Americas since October 2009, has stepped down with immediate effect “to pursue interests outside…
‘Anonymous’ hacker explains why he fled the US
By Michael Kelley Business Insider Anonymous is front and center these days: The amorphous hacktivist group has been publishing internal data of U.S. banks while prominent members are prosecuted on charges of stealing information and sharing links to stolen credit…
Dreamliner plane battery fixes approved
The US airline regulator has approved a set of fixes to the battery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, clearing the way for the aircraft to resume flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Boeing’s plan, which it said requires it…
Before Google Glass is released, it’s already banned
By Sharon Gaudin, From Computerworld Seattle bar tells customers it’s a ‘No Google Glass Zone’ well ahead of release Before an official pair has even been released, a Seattle cafe has banned customers from wearing Google’s computerized eye glasses inside…
Is Jamaica’s Housing Sector in trouble?
From BusinessSuite Magazine 8 March 2013 AII is not well within the Jamaican real estate sector and the major players are not happy that their businesses are facing imminent closure and prolonged periods of losses. Three distinct factors are now…
A Critical Part Of JCPenney’s Turnaround Plan Could Fall Apart This Week
Ashley Lutz JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson was counting on a home goods line with Martha Stewart to save his brand. But that gamble could result in an even worse situation at JCPenney: empty shelves. When JCPenney entered into a contract…
Looking at FAD management across the OECS
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE The Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) is a relatively new technology in the region which allows fishers to capture more fish with less effort, but in order to reduce the risk of overfishing, sound monitoring and management measures…
DMS Announces 2013 Joanna Clarke Excellence in Education Award and Scholarship Winners
GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman – Caymanian business conglomerate DMS Organization last Saturday announced winners for the coveted Joanna Clarke Excellence in Education Award (JCA) and Scholarship at a sparkling gala held at Grand Old House on Saturday, March 9th. Through…
British Pound Battered by Waves of Uncertainty
by Peter Warburton, PhD, Lignet In the past four months, the relative tranquility of the British pound has been shattered. The pound has fallen 6 percent against the U.S. dollar, 7 percent against the euro and 6 percent when measured…
