International Financial Centres' Yearbook 2008/2009

The ideal reference book and point of contact for the wealth management specialist and his client, in their search for their jurisdiction of choice. This established Yearbook is a comprehensive guide to those progressive jurisdictions that offer attractive operating environments for international financial and business services, as well as specialist services for the high net worth individual. The Yearbook features an introductory section where leading industry figures provide comment and discussion on current issues affecting this fast maturing industry, followed by at-a-glance guides to the legislation and regulation of over 30 IFCs across the globe, and more in-depth articles on over 10 of those jurisdictions. The Yearbook doubles as a comprehensive source of contacts to the financial and legal services and regulatory arms of the industry on a global scale. The 1200+ listed companies are researched and up-dated on a yearly basis making it one of the most reliable sources available. Practitioners will find the Yearbook provides a genuine resource with which to make an informed choice of jurisdiction when moving a client 'offshore'.

USP of product?

At a glance guides to over 50 different IFCs and Offshore centres enables the practitioner to make an informed choice of jurisdiction for his client. More in-depth guides to 15 IFCs highlight new regulation and developments keeping the practitioner up to date on important changes within those centres which may impact on their clients presence there - and the other IFCs get to read about what the 'competition' is up to. Introductory articles keep reader abreast of the latest issues under debate so they are aware of global opinion and trends - also where innovative techniques are first presented to the reader, as well as the latest industry regulation. Directory is one of the best available sources of contacts in published (paper) form - quicker and far easier to access and use than any of the internet on-line versions currently available. Companies are given the opportunity to up-date their own listing on a yearly basis - making this one of the most accurate and up to date directories available. Over 1200+ listings this year. Best seller Highly respected in the industry Established - been in print for 15 years