Offshore

• A preferred jurisdiction

  Malcolm Moller of Appleby outlines the regulation of collective investment schemes or closed-end funds in Mauritius

• The host with the most?

  Ricardo M Arango and Gian Castillero of Arias Fábrega & Fábrega explain why Panama could be the offshore jurisdiction that has it all

• Enhanced communication

  Juan Carlos Castro Loría of C & S Law Group outlines the liberalisation of Costa Rica's telecommunication industry

• The perfect vehicle?

  Wendy Walker of Harneys discusses BVI companies and the equity capital markets

• The lender's Holy Grail

  Indira Birkwood of Harneys outlines the advantages of using a BVI company for financing transactions

• The competitive edge

  Trevor A Carmichael QC of Chancery Chambers explains why Barbados has long been an attractive jurisdiction