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The article discusses the offshore trust options for high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) in places like Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands. Also cited are the trust structures for estate planning, philanthropy, commercial, and other applications, and some recommended trusts like the Cayman Islands STAR trusts and the Bermuda private trust companies and purpose trusts.

The article informs that over the coming years, a phenomenon dubbed the "Great Wealth Transfer" is expected to see rise from baby-boomers to the present-day generation. It mentions that according to Knight Frank Wealth Report 2018, only 26 percent of families have a full wealth transfer plan in place and suggests that the next generation is not being educated early enough about the management of wealth.

The article informs that Islamic wealth management from the providers to the regulators are now gearing up to offer a greater array of Sharia compliant wealth management products and solutions to a client base that is generating private wealth at a remarkable rate. It mentions about challanges behind Islamic wealth management such as obtaining a consensus on Sharia compliance, the lack of product, and the shortage of expertise.

The article informs on rise of family offices in Asia. It mentions that there are numerous drivers behind this institutionalisation and professionalisation of the management of the private wealth of Asia's high net worth, and ultra-wealthy families. It also mentions that immense proliferation of global regulations, as well as the associated tax revenue maximisation and information sharing and cooperation between national governments and their authorities are driving the growth.

The article reports that the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey are deliberating separately on proposals to incorporate foundations into their armory of wealth management structures. Lawyers in the two jurisdictions say that the driving force behind the proposals is a desire to offer an alternative to clients from civil law jurisdictions who are unfamiliar with the idea of trusts.

The article profiles Elizabeth Bradley, partner at the law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP). Topics include the important role of Bradley in the success of the firm as global head of tax, her role as the lead tax adviser for CC Land in its acquisition of the Cheese Grater building and the sale of the Walkie Talkie building to Hong Kong, China investors, and her plan to expand into the private wealth sector.

The article discusses the assistance given by the Swiss law firm Bär & Karrer to the merger of UBS bank with wealth management subsidiaries in Europe. It mentions the team tax associates in Bär & Karrer including Corinna Seiler, Susanne Schreiber, and Michael Abegg. Moreover, the consideration of the tax law is also discussed.

The author suggests lawyers using modern wealth management alternatives. She suggests considering annual management charge, administration fees, platform charges, third party trading costs, tax reporting related to modern wealth management alternatives. She mentions asking for a breakdown of portfolio performance net of all fees.

The article discusses the economic growth of the funds industry in Ireland. It mentions that the assets under management (AUM) had reached an all-time high of 1.8 trillion euros by the end of 2010. However, the domestic economic problems of the country are likely related with the financial crisis. Michael Jackson, asset management head of Matheson Ormsby Prentice, states that the growth is sustainable due to an extremely competitive environment.

The article reports on the participation of Christodoulos G. Vassiliades Law Firm's representatives at the CIS Wealth Moscow 2016 Conference that will be held on February 17 and 18, 2016.

The article states that while Guernsey, Channel Islands has an established reputation for offshore financial services, it recognized that this reputation could not be indefinite and looked to Internet Protocol (IP) as an area for development. However, the island still has some way to go to be taken seriously as a center for IP business.

The article focuses on the introduction of the private foundation, a wealth management vehicle, to Luxembourg on July 22, 2013. Topics include how the private foundation will contribute to private banking practice, possible amendments to the bill, and how the bill will impact succession planning and the preservation of personal wealth.

The article focuses on attorney Steven Yeo, general counsel at the insurance company Manulife. Topics include the retail insurance market in Hong Kong, China, the growing private wealth and assets of the middle class in China, and the growth in demand for asset and wealth management services in China in 2013.

The author argues that Singapore retains distinctive Asian characteristics and should not be compared to Switzerland as of September 2013, focusing on money laundering, financial innovation, and Singapore's reported emergence as a wealth management centre.

The article focuses on the condition of Singapore which has earned the reputation as a premier wealth management area in Asia. It states that the city-state has already offered several regional investment opportunities to investors across the world. It highlights the strength of its funds management industry based on the statistics issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The government's innovative approach to remain strong as a centre for wealth management is also mentioned.

The article discusses private clients' increasing demand for wealth management service from law firms in Great Britain. Law firms perform several wealth management services including succession planning, art acquisition and matrimonial disputes. Because of the growth of emerging economies, private client lawyers are expecting more work from wealthy people needing advice.

The article provides information on the role of the wealth management group of Mayer Brown LLP. The wealth management lawyers of the firm assure the orderly and efficient administration of substantial trusts and estates. The firm offers clients with continuity and consistency to bring trust and estate controversies to amicable and successful conclusions.

The article discusses the importance of the proposed legislation concerning the review of trust structure on the wealth management of families in Great Britain. It explores the advantage of the bill in improving the bureaucracy and cost of British families with their wealth ownership structures. Moreover, it states that families will be able to balance their governance and protect their wealth through the legislation.

The article focuses on the economic conditions in Geneva, Switzerland specifically highlighting on its move against the 2009 global economic crisis. It notes that the country has still remained concentrating on wealth management products and skills. Moreover, its legislators has continued to any possible innovations.

The article offers tips for employers and trustees to manage risks in pension schemes in Great Britain. According to the authors, the emergence of a series of inventive approaches to deal with liabilities will offer executives genuine opportunities to achieve their financial goals. It emphasizes that de-risking the scheme is not cheap.

The article focuses on the new all-woman wealth management team launched by Dickinson Dees, one known firm in North East, England. The team is organized in order to reach out the great number of wealthy women in the region. As claimed by Wealth management partner Helen Tavroges, members could effectively relay the message that women look at things differently and are much more practical than men.