Often people ask me how much money they need to set up a fund in Liechtenstein. Indeed doing so is quite a popular move for asset managers and family offices. The regulatory minimum is low compared to other countries: 1.25 million euros.... Read More
When I’m travelling in Europe or the US and tell people I am based in Mauritius, they often ask if I wear flip flops and a tie to work each day. I’m used to these types of quips – I’ve been working here since... Read More
Since the financial crisis of 2008, banks have faced increasing regulatory scrutiny and a growing number of rules to follow. For many mid-sized banks, regulatory compliance is a costly and complex web to manage.Enter reg-tech, a range of... Read More
Recently while flipping through an old binder of DVDs, I came across the movie Minority Report starring Tom Cruise. I was reminded of the premise of the film – that a clairvoyant could know the mistakes we will make in our future... Read More
Earlier this year, I was part of a group of auditors and accountants who worked on a paper on IFRS 9 that will support banks as they implement processes and systems to meet the new accounting standard. Contributing to this paper gave me... Read More