Introduction to Offshore Business Environment

Description

This webinar introduces the concept of “offshore” business and the evolution of International Financial Centres (IFCs) locally and globally. It highlights the importance of well-regulated IFCs for domestic economies and global reputations, distinguishing them from tax havens. Participants will explore the dynamics and features of offshore centres, along with key products and services such as corporate, trust, and fund offerings. The session also addresses international influences, including regulatory changes and geopolitical factors, and their impact on offshore operations. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the offshore sector’s role and significance in the global financial landscape.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers a structured learning experience designed to deliver actionable outcomes. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical skills to apply in their professional roles.

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

 

Content 

  • What is meant by “Offshore”?

  • The development and influence of IFC’s both domestically and internationally

  • Dynamics and features of offshore centres

  • IFC’s v Tax Havens

  • Overview of key IFC’s products and services to include, Corporate, Trust and Fund services

  • International influences and potential impact

 

Presenter

Jo French

Expert Trainer at the School of International Financial Services

Jo French 

Jo, through her company JETT Limited, specialises in developing contemporary bespoke, technical in-house CPD programmes covering a range of AML, compliance and governance issues. She has over 25 years’ experience in delivering credible training to a wide range of financial service businesses both in the Crown Dependencies and internationally, as well as institutions that include the BBA, the ACSP in the Isle of Man, Guernsey Training Agency and the Jersey International Business School where her role also extended to delivering on Buckingham University’s BSc (Hons) in International Financial Services degree as part of their faculty. 

In addition, she has taught on the International Compliance Association’s full range of AML and compliance qualifications since 2005, and as a Fellow of the Governance Institute (formally ICSA) written and delivered across both level 4&5 Certificate and Diploma, as well as the qualifying scheme, (subjects include Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Boardroom Dynamics, Company Law and Company Compliance and Administration.) Jo’s ICSA students have won many international prizes, most recently in Trust and Company Administration in May 2021, and CORE in the  November 2021 exams. 

A committed educationalist, Jo has a First Class Law Degree (LLB) and Masters in Law (LLM) (Merit) from Queen Mary University of London specialising in financial services law. She is passionate about the delivery of accessible and innovative training courses.