Introduction to the Offshore Finance Industry
Introduction to the Offshore Finance Industry
| Duration: | ½ day |
| Level: | See Below |
| Suitable for: | This course is ideal for anyone seeking an understanding of what is meant by ‘offshore’, such as inductees, secondees to the Channel Islands, staff who are about to change role, or those thinking of starting a career in finance. |
| CPD Hours: | 3 |
| Cost: | £155.00 |
| Dates: | Mon 27 Feb 2012 Book Now »
Tue 13 Nov 2012 Book Now » |
Overview
Despite the threats to offshore finance centres, the offshore financial services sector continues to grow. This course examines the legitimate role of offshore finance centres in the 21st century.
Course content
- What is ‘offshore’?
- History/Use/Features/Trends
- Dynamics of offshore centres, companies and corporate services
- Directors duties offshore and corresponding liabilities
- Trusts and trust services
- Trustee duties offshore and corresponding associated liabilities
- Other forms of offshore vehicle
- Tax principles
- Key offshore issues
- AML principles
- Understanding the role and influence of the regulatory environment both locally and internationally
Learning outcomes
Having attended this course, delegates will:
- Have gained a broad overview of what is ‘offshore’
- Be able to differentiate between tax havens and offshore business centres
- Be able to explain different types of entities and products available to offshore customers
- Appreciate the risks facing the offshore industry today
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