The Rock carves out a new identity

The lead and overview article of a FT Special Report 'Gibraltar as a Financial Centre'. Its position on the fringe of the EU gives the territory unique advantages, says Victor Mallet.

Other articles include:

Insurance: UK regulation standards but with lower costs.
Territory makes the most of its advantages, says Mark Mulligan

Hedge funds: The lifestyle attractions add to its EU status.
Victor Mallet says some groups are considering a move from London

Tax: New agreements make evasion much tougher.
A flat tax rate of 10% will apply from January, writes Vanessa Houlder

Gaming: Attractions stack up to make territory a good bet.
Online gambling has proliferated, says Mark Mulligan

Peter Caruana: From tax haven to finance hub.
The chief minister tells Victor Mallet that low taxes are only part of the territory’s attraction

Data storage: A cool place in the heart of the Rock.
Victor Mallet visits a former military installation that has a new mission

Bunker fuel: Location and reputation count for a lot.
Convenience and quality matter to shipping companies, says Robert Wright

Property: Demand for residential and office space is still high.
But lack of finance is restricting development, says Mark Mulligan

Professionals wanting space head for the hills.
With space in Gibraltar itself at a premium, many of its well-heeled residents choose to live over the border on one of Spain’s most exclusive estates, writes Mark Mulligan