In this interview, Tony Fe’ao, a key figure in the Cook Islands financial sector, discusses the evolution, current offerings, and future directions of the Cook Islands as a premier jurisdiction for wealth management and asset protection. Over the past four decades, the Cook Islands has established itself as a well-regulated and highly regarded financial services hub, continually adapting to meet global best practices and the needs of its international clientele.
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Malta’s Residency-By-Investment: Permanent Benefits and Immediate Stability
Malta has redefined the concept of residency-by-investment with a programme that offers not only offers added value in terms of benefits, but also efficiency via a straightforward and transparent application process and requirements, Thanks to updated financial criteria and an even more streamlined application process, the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) now stands as one of the most accessible and attractive gateways to a secure future in Europe.
Navigating Market Volatility with Liquid Real Estate Solutions
By Belinda Inocco, Head of Private Client at ASK Partners
In recent years, the dominant theme in investment has been volatility, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. With uncertainty expected to persist, investors are turning to innovative asset classes and new methods of deploying capital to navigate these uncharted territories.
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Five ways Rachel Reeves can champion SMEs ahead of the Autumn Statement
By Douglas Grant, Managing Director at Conister Bank
As signs of economic recovery were beginning to appear this year, it’s crucial to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the support they need to flourish. SMEs are the backbone of our economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and stimulating local communities. However, under Labour’s leadership so far, the rhetoric has been fiscal fearmongering as SMEs face the challenge of uncertainty that risks hindering rather than boosting their growth.
UK Financial Services Leaders Demand AI For Real-Time Insights
AI is set to transform financial services organisations, but many are behind the curve. Operations leaders are now recognising the shortfalls of not having access to the data they need and see the significant benefits that AI can bring. New research from ActiveOps, provider of AI-powered Decision Intelligence for service operations, has found that almost half (46%) of businesses are only just starting out with AI – signifying a demand for this transformative technology.
The Future of Fraud Prevention: Is AI Ready to Lead the Charge?
What do banks and fintechs need to do to get fraud-fighting systems up to scratch? Alex Kelly, Vice President of Product at Tribe Payments, outlines whether AI is ready to fight fraud.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction. It’s now reality – and depending on who you talk to, AI is either the biggest threat to humanity, or the next evolutionary step towards limitless opportunity. It’s radically transforming our lives as individuals and our societies in ways that were unthinkable just a few years ago.
Mitigating Risk in Times of Trouble
By Jon Felce, Partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP, a specialist commercial disputes firm based in the City of London
The last few years has witnessed the pandemic, the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel (and many other less publicised areas), and increasing political, economic and social uncertainty. Against that background, conducting business is perhaps fraught with more risk than has been the case in recent times. In these circumstances, parties legitimately have concerns about how they might protect themselves if things go wrong.
Nibnu Futur ta’ Fiduċja u Eċċellenza: Viżjoni għal BNF Bank
“Peress li ninsabu fi ħdan pajsaġġ finanzjarju li qed jevolvi b’rata mgħaġġla, ninsab eċċitati u determinat li nmexxi lill-Bank tagħna f’futur li jkompli jibni r-reputazzjoni tagħna, japprofondixxi l-fiduċja stabbilita fost il-partijiet interessati, u jmexxina lejn għoli bla paragun ta’ eċċellenza fis-servizz,” ikkummenta s-Sur David. Power Chief Executive Officer fil-BNF Bank.
Il-vjaġġ tal-BNF Bank s’issa kien ikkaratterizzat minn reżiljenza, innovazzjoni, u impenn lejn il-klijenti tiegħu, u huwa fuq din il-pedament li t-tim tal-BNF huwa impenjat li jibni l-kapitolu li jmiss tal-istorja ta’ suċċess tal-Bank.