Bermuda aims to become a centre for Islamic finance

clock

The Government of Bermuda has plans to promote the country as a western hub for the Islamic financial services industry.

On the signing of a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Qatar, Premier and Minister of Finance, The Hon. Paula A. Cox, JP, MP, said the move "positions us to market Bermuda as an interconnecting domicile for Bermuda and investment from and to those 50 countries with which Qatar has DTAs." The Premier went on to say that investors in countries that to date do not have a DTA with Qatar can establish a domicile in Bermuda and benefit from the Qatar Bermuda DTA and the DTA network. "The DTA provides incentive to Qatar entities including Qatar Airways, also Bermuda’s reinsurance industry...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Offshore Investment

New awards will celebrate excellence in Channel Islands financial services

Entries now open - deadline for submissions 8 June 2016

Professional Adviser
clock 17 March 2016 • 1 min read

Who won at the International Fund & Product Awards 2015?

Canada Life International, Schroders, and Old Mutual International among winners

Professional Adviser
clock 08 October 2015 •

Revealed: Winners of the 2015 Fund Services Awards

Firms offering services to asset managers honored at gala dinner

Professional Adviser
clock 08 October 2015 •