Offshore law firm Appleby has advised the independent committee of Jersey-based Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate (KWE) on its proposed merger with Kennedy Wilson Holdings (KW).
The merger will see KWE become a fully owned subsidiary of KW, pursuant to an all-share combination transactio...
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By Appleby on
28 April 2017
Jersey-based law firm Pinel Advocates is holding an investment funds seminar – ‘Investments Funds Update: A Changing World’ – on 4 July at the Royal Hotel, Jersey, from 2.00pm to 4.45pm.
The event will focus on the challenges and changes facing the investment funds market in...
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By Pinel Advocates on
28 April 2017
The UK Chancellor has put on hold a series of ‘significant clauses’ from the Finance Bill (no2) 2017 that affect the international advice market, reports International Investment.
This includes the deemed domicile change that came into force on 6 April, which reduces the period of time ...
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By BL Global on
27 April 2017
With the impending implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), requiring businesses to increase their focus in this area, an Association of Data Protection Officers (ADPO) has been set up to support local industry.
GDPR, which takes effect in May 2018, will see a major overhaul...
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By Collas Crill on
27 April 2017
At the upcoming Jersey Chamber of Commerce lunch in May, Stephen Blackman, Principal Economist at RBS, will give his view on the economic outlook and global environment, with an additional focus on local economic issues.
He will consider the impact of Brexit, a snap UK election, rising inflati...
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By Jersey Chamber of Commerce on
27 April 2017
Ogier is acting as legal adviser to global real estate investment company Kennedy-Wilson Holdings (KW) in its all-share combination transaction with Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate (KWE).
KWE is an LSE-listed property company that invests in direct real estate and real estate loans across t...
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By Crystal PR on
27 April 2017
Corporate services business Hawksford is now able to provide trust services in Singapore, having secured a trust licence in the region.
The licence, issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enables the company to provide trust services to private and corporate clients in one of Asi...
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By Liquid on
26 April 2017
Guernsey Finance has today confirmed the launch of two Private Investment Funds (PIFs), only four months after the new structure was developed and released to the global investment community.
With more applications pending, the first two are:
• Cairngorm Capital II private investment fun...
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By Orchard PR on
26 April 2017
Outsourced services provider Ipes has been named Fund Administrator of the Year at the 2017 Private Equity Awards.
Ipes’ submission focused on its support for the sector, particularly the launch of the ID Register, an online platform for connected due diligence, centralised KYC, FATCA an...
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By Ipes on
26 April 2017
Fund and corporate services provider the Aztec Group has appointed Stephen Osmont as Associate Director in Luxembourg.
In his new role, Stephen will lead the real assets teams, with responsibility for the relationship management activities of those teams. He will work closely alongside t...
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By Aztec on
26 April 2017
Viberts has announced two senior appointments to its team of Jersey lawyers.
Advocate Rebecca Morley-Kirk (pictured), a litigation expert with a track record of handling complex civil cases, has been appointed as a Partner in the litigation team, where she will work alongside Advocate Christina Hal...
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By Viberts on
25 April 2017
Jersey Finance’s annual private wealth conference in London next month will focus on how the international wealth management industry is responding to unprecedented market disruption, regulatory change and the rise of 'post-truth' politics.
The half-day event – entitled A New Ha...
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By Crystal PR on
25 April 2017
There’s only four more days to take advantage of the early bird rate for this year’s Channel Islands Funds Forum, so delegates are advised to book as soon as possible this week to take advantage of the special price.
The event – ‘A Sharper Focus’ – is produced in...
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By BL Global on
24 April 2017
Outsourced services company Sanne has appointed Charles Le Cornu as its Co-Head of Private Debt & Capital Markets business, based in Jersey.
Charles will be responsible for the strategic direction, management and delivery of Sanne’s business objectives in this sector, with a focus on serv...
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By Liquid on
24 April 2017
London lawyer Lydia Essa has joined the board of Trust Corporation International as a Trust Director, from boutique private client law firm Maurice Turnor Gardner.
Lydia relocated to Guernsey last year with her family. A law graduate from Cambridge, she was a Senior Associate in the priv...
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By Orchard PR on
24 April 2017
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is due to come into force in May 2018 in Jersey and Guernsey. It will update data protection rights for the internet and digital age, controlling how governments and businesses process individuals’ information.
It will also mean that busines...
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By IoD on
21 April 2017
The Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme, in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), is open for Channel Islands applications for the first time.
It is looking for individuals starting up and running organisations that have a social and environmental impact to join its pro...
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By Crystal PR on
21 April 2017
BioMedPartners has announced the first closing of BioMedInvest III, its third Guernsey-domiciled equity venture capital fund, at CHF75 million.
The healthcare venture capital fund invests in private early-to-mid-stage companies in Switzerland, Germany and neighbouring countries of the European Unio...
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By Black Vanilla on
21 April 2017
Jersey-based corporate services group Vantage has purchased specialist HR consultancy Hassell Blampied Associates (HBA).
HBA, also headquartered in Jersey, was established in 1996 and offers remuneration surveys, HR advisory and recruitment services to companies in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of ...
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By Trish Grover on
21 April 2017
Professional services provider Equiom has appointed Jo Gorrod as Client Services Director, joining the client services team in Jersey.
Jo has over 20 years’ experience in the trust industry in Jersey and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.
Having worked in s...
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By Equiom on
21 April 2017
The States of Guernsey has launched a document detailing how it will support the development of the digital economy over the next decade.
The Digital Sector Strategic Framework sets out 10 strategic actions for the States. These include:
• Targeting high-value, low footprint, digital industrie...
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By States Of Guernsey on
21 April 2017
Brexit and what it means for the island will come under the spotlight during a panel debate at the STEP Guernsey branch conference on 22 June.
The event, which is open to members and non-members, is an opportunity for delegates to hear from a range of industry speakers.
The keynote spee...
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By Liquid on
20 April 2017
Waves, the Channel Island airline launched by local entrepreneur Nick Magliocchetti in January, has made a number of appointments and brought forward its plans to launch an inter-island air taxi service.
Software entrepreneur Barrie Baxter has joined the business as Deputy CEO and brings a wea...
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By Liquid on
20 April 2017
Jersey-based recruitment services provider Rowlands has promoted three of its staff – Georgina Moehle (nee Mills) to Client Services Manager; Claudia Sutton to Brand Manager/Senior Recruitment Consultant; and Jennifer Littlemore to Operations Manager.
Georgina joined Rowlands in Septemb...
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By Rowlands Recruitment on
19 April 2017
The international division of Standard Bank, Wealth International – which is headquartered in Jersey but also has offices in the Isle of Man, Mauritius, London and South Africa – has announced a positive set of results for 2016.
The bank says its performance reflected the boost to ...
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By Direct Input on
19 April 2017
Today’s boards, wherever they are located, must be able to identify and assess the risks and opportunities of global developments to their business. John Clacy (pictured), moderator at the recent Channel Islands NED Forum, heard business leaders’ views on the issues boards face today
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By BL Global on
19 April 2017
Carey Olsen's corporate team in Guernsey has advised private investment firm Cairngorm Capital Partners on the £107.5 million final closing of its second fund, Cairngorm Capital II.
Carey Olsen claims this is the first Guernsey fund to be established as a Private Investment Fund (PI...
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By Orchard PR on
18 April 2017
The Financial Services Opportunities Investment Fund is increasing its stake in PraxisIFM to 21.4 per cent, following the financial services group’s listing on TISE.
The investment fund has acquired a further 12.4 per cent of the issued share capital of PraxisIFM Group, which provides p...
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By Liquid on
18 April 2017
Rathbone Investment Management International is holding a breakfast event – entitled Another Year of Surprises? – on Tuesday 25 April at The Royal Yacht Hotel, St Helier.
Led by Rathbone Asset Allocation Strategist Edward Smith and Head of Equity Research Sanjiv Tumkur, the session...
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By Ruby PR on
13 April 2017
The Jersey Chamber of Commerce is holding a second half-day briefing event to give an overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force in May 2018, affecting every business in Jersey.
Any business that holds data about individuals will be subject to GDPR legis...
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By Jersey Chamber of Commerce on
13 April 2017
EY has made a number of promotions in its assurance team.
Hollie Johnson-Tart (pictured), who joined the firm as a trainee, has been promoted to Manager. She has been with the firm for more than six years and now focuses on the banking and private equity sectors.
She is responsible for ...
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By EY on
13 April 2017
Financial services business PraxisIFM Group has today listed on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
The Guernsey-registered business, which has assets under administration in excess of $40bn and operates across 10 jurisdictions, was listed with a market capitalisation of just over £...
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By Liquid on
12 April 2017
Fund, corporate and fiduciary services provider JTC Group has acquired Netherlands-based New Amsterdam Cititrust (NACT).
The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals, but the transaction is expected to complete by the middle of this year. All NACT’s management team and staff are expe...
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By JTC Group on
12 April 2017
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has received recognition from Germany's federal financial supervisory authority, BaFin.
This means German funds established under the European Union’s Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) Directive can now ...
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By TISE on
11 April 2017
Two Channel Islands law firms triumphed at this year’s Chambers Europe Awards, which was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London last Friday.
Mourant Ozannes was named Offshore Law Firm of the Year, while Bedell Cristin was honoured for Offshore Client Service.
The awards recognise the w...
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By BL Global on
11 April 2017
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has appointed two new Commissioners.
John Aspden (pictured top) has significant experience in investment and banking supervision in the public and private sectors.
He was Chief Executive of the Financial Supervision Commission in the Isle of Man from 1998...
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By Guernsey Financial Services Commission on
11 April 2017
EY is holding a tax transparency update seminar at the Royal Yacht Hotel on 24 April from 8.30am.
The seminar, which is free to attend, will give an update on the FATCA and CRS implementations. It will focus on the key considerations in advance of the 2017 reporting, as well as looking a...
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By EY on
10 April 2017
Guernsey law firm Babbé has announced that Robert Varley and Katherine Hitchins have become Partners as from 31 March.
Robert joined Babbé as a Consultant in the corporate, commercial and funds teams, having previously served as Managing Partner of Walkers' Duba...
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By Babbé Legal on
10 April 2017
Professional services provider Equiom has named Matt Tabb as its Global Head of Corporate Communications, based in Jersey.
Matt bring to the team more than 19 years’ experience in the marketing communications, having worked with global brands including Procter & Gamble, Mastercard a...
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By Equiom on
10 April 2017
Jersey-based technology specialist Prosperity 24.7 has made two promotions.
Paul Marshall has moved up from Head of Business Change to the newly created position of Director of Business Change. Paul has been with the team since 2013, having previously worked for Greenlight.
In his new role, ...
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By Prosperity 24.7 on
10 April 2017
The Minister for External Relations, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, has brought into force the United Nations Financial Sanctions (Jersey) Law 2017, as of 1 April 2017.
The law enables Jersey to comply with its obligations under the UN Charter to put financial sanctions restrictions in place &...
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By States of Jersey on
10 April 2017
Corporate services provider Sanne has been awarded a licence to provide professional depositary services in Luxembourg.
The firm’s Luxembourg office will now be authorised as a depositary for assets other than financial instruments held in custody. This will allow it to offer additional...
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By Liquid on
10 April 2017
Digital Jersey has is partnering with Jersey Business and the Chamber of Commerce for an event during this year’s Jersey Business Enterprise Week.
To be held on the evening of 16 May, the free-to-attend event is entitled ‘3 Technologies for Small Business Success’. Delegates will ...
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By Digital Jersey on
7 April 2017
Phil Eyre, Founder of leadership coaching consultancy Leaders, gives his view on the recent Channel Islands NEDS Forum and identifies three key themes in the NED space
More than 70 directors and leaders from across the Channel Islands gathered at the recent Channel Islands NEDs Forum, organis...
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6 April 2017
PraxisIFM has completed the acquisition of Ryland Gray, based in Dubai.
Ryland Gray, established in Dubai in 1995, offers financial administration and corporate consultancy services across the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council States. It specialises in structural financial solutions for corporate...
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By Liquid on
5 April 2017
Corporate services provider Crestbridge has completed its acquisition of Ohad Trust, a trust, fund and corporate services provider based in Manama, Bahrain.
With regulatory consent having been received from the Central Bank of Bahrain, Ohad has become part of the Crestbridge Group, whic...
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By Crystal PR on
4 April 2017
Dan Gallienne has been promoted to Account Manager at Orchard PR.
In this new role, Dan will play a key part in client management, working alongside the firm’s Account Directors.
He has been with Orchard since 2014, supporting a range of clients in the telecoms, property and fina...
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By Orchard PR on
4 April 2017
The potential impact of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on Jersey businesses will be the main focus of a Carey Olsen half-day conference later this month.
During the conference, which is free to attend, delegates will receive presentations from government bodies and industry authori...
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By Orchard PR on
3 April 2017
Corporate service provider Vistra has announced the acquisition of Optegra, a German-based specialist in auditing, tax consultancy, legal advisory and management consultancy services.
With offices in Cologne, Hamburg and Munich, Optegra has 120 staff serving clients from a range of sectors, in...
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By Nacelle on
3 April 2017