Managers of Wealth Offshore

Government should be more responsive to complaints, report warns

The office highlighted such delays as “recurring themes” in the cases it examined in 2020.

4 high profile examples of debt-for-control strategies

Debt to equity conversions can take place through a consensual out of court process, bankruptcy proceedings or local law processes binding to creditors.

Trust and simplicity in payments

Trust Payments is powering a digital payments revolution in Malta and Gozo.

2021 IoD Convention to focus on Guernsey global brand

In a break from the format of previous IoD Conventions, the themes will be explored in a series of short TED-style talks.

Difficult decisions required on the issues facing the Island after pandemic recedes

Our finance industry portrays itself as being of the highest integrity while we wish to cultivate drugs that are still illegal in most of the world.

TLB Releases Updated Guide to High Net Worth Life Insurance

Since the launch of the inaugural edition of the Guide in 2020, the world and global economy has undergone dramatic changes.

IoD Director of the Year Awards 2021 Finalists

An expanded ten categories were opened to nominations for the inspirational individuals who have led their organisations through this unprecedented and challenging year.

Collas Crill announces sponsorship of Open Dinghy Masters Championship in Jersey

The friendly competition between Jersey and Guernsey sailors aged 35 and above is open to all mono hull classes of dinghy and club boats are also available.

British Expats Abandoned by Financial Adviser and banks over brexit rules

Many expats who have been affected by the changes to advisory and banking rules have sought alternatives with providers that already operate under pan-European rules in order to have a continuity of service and to sidestep avoidable problems.

Is your direct lending strategy fit for purpose?

The potential opportunities created by this void are an attractive proposition for private capital funds.

No change to Jersey’s S&P credit rating

The review is part of the cyclical six-monthly assessment process and in its report S&P notes that its ratings are based on Jersey’s “strong and flexible institutions, wealthy economy and considerable fiscal buffers”.

Why the Bahamas Created a Digital Currency

The "sand dollar" is designed to extend financial services across the Atlantic Ocean archipelago of 700 islands, where commercial banks sometimes have limited reach and not everyone accepts credit cards.

Why outsource your fund administration?

Our global survey of alternative investment managers revealed that 70% expect to increase the amount of functions they outsource

One-in-four Jersey jobs obsolete by 2035

They have now come up with three 'workstreams', which they pledge will turn into concrete actions at a later stage, based around education, coaching and mentoring future talent, and fostering diversity and inclusion.

Cross-Jurisdictional Adoption of ESG & SDGs: The Role of IFCs via Digitalisation

Labuan IBFC and Z/Yen Group launch research findings enhancing the adoption of sustainability and inclusion

Alternative investment fund managers: how to prepare for the new UK prudential regime

Newgate have developed a readiness assessment to undertake a gap analysis of a firm’s systems and controls against the requirements identifying any remediation actions to be undertaken.

HSBC launches Financial Literacy Hub across Channel Islands

This free online programme, accessed via HSBC’s financial hub, is designed to help with the financial education of children aged three to 11 years and offers a comprehensive range of ready-made resources.

RBC to reopen on Saturdays with new banking services for clients

In addition, clients may also use Saturday hours to come to the branch to speak with a representative to get more comfortable with digital banking, the RBC mobile app and RBC’s ATMs.

Today we meet Paul Vane, Jersey’s new Information Commissioner

Paul is tasked with leading the Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) in the next stage of its development to meet emerging challenges in digital technology, while ensuring Jersey retains its high standing on the international privacy scene

Baccata Group’s James Lyon selected for Jersey #BuildBackBetter

It is designed to upskill and inspire the Island’s next generation of sustainable finance leaders.

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