The upcoming Guernsey Funds Masterclass, to be held in London in February, will explore the opportunities ahead despite the current Brexit-fuelled uncertainty.
As divorce negotiations continue, it looks increasingly likely the UK will be outside the EU trading block after the separation, which could lead to increased trade barriers and reduced access to financial services between the two.
It means the UK will have to look further afield for investment opportunities and will have to reassess its place in the world as a non-EU jurisdiction.
The event – ‘The second age of discovery’ – will focus on the non-EU distribution of investment funds. PwC’s UK Asset Management Tax Partner, Robert Mellor, will be the keynote speaker, discussing how asset and wealth managers can raise expectations, move confidently and outpace accelerated change facing the industry.
A panel session will discuss the regulatory environment outside the EU, the advantages and disadvantages of operating outside the block, the lessons provided by Guernsey, and the opportunities for cooperation between the UK and its dependencies.
Confirmed panellists so far include:
• Andrew Seaman, Partner and Chief Officer, Stratton Street
• Sarah Shackleton, Partner, Development Partners International
The free-to-attend event will take place at etc.venues St Paul’s, 200 Aldersgate, London, on Thursday 8 February 2018. For more information and to register click here