Link Asset Services, part of Link Group, has today announced the sale of the majority of its Corporate and Private Client Services (CPCS) business to Apex Group.
The sale of CPCS which provides corporate, regulatory and trust-based services to companies and individuals is subject to ...
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By Teamspirit PR on
31 January 2019
Guernsey has published two new publications as part of its preparations for Brexit.
Gavin St Pier, President of the Policy and Resource Committee (pictured), who delivered a Brexit statement to the States Assembly on Wednesday morning, said: "Today we have issued a No Deal Brexit Guide for isl...
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By States Of Guernsey on
30 January 2019
Stephen Martin, Director General of the Institute of Directors, has decided to step down to enable new leadership to take on the next phase of the IoD’s transformation programme, which will extend beyond his three-year tenure.
Having led the organisation from London since February 2017,...
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By IoD on
30 January 2019
Fiduciary, technology and change recruitment agency Optimus has made two new appointments to its Jersey team. Sharon Cushion (pictured) joins as a Senior Consultant and Anna Nowotarski as a Recruitment Consultant.
Sharon joins the firm after 10 and a half years as Compliance Officer wit...
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By Direct Input on
30 January 2019
This year’s Who’s Who Legal Private Funds guide has highlighted a range of expertise from across the Channel Islands:
Guernsey
Christopher Anderson, Carey Olsen
Wayne Atkinson, Collas Crill
Darren Bacon, Mourant Ozannes
Andrew Boyce, Carey Olsen
Tom Carey, Carey Olsen
David Crosland, Ca...
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By BL Global on
30 January 2019
Mortgage brokerage business Enness has opened a new office in Jersey, adding to its existing offices in London, Dubai and Monaco.
Enness (Jersey) creates tailored solutions for mortgages secured against UK and international property for a global portfolio of private clients. It sources a...
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By ORCHID on
30 January 2019
Expats pursuing careers in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man benefit from a better work culture, work-life balance, job security and earnings prospects than in many other locations around the world, according to newly analysed data from HSBC.
Fresh analysis of HSBC's latest Expat Explorer Su...
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By Crystal PR on
28 January 2019
Viberts Partner Zoe Blomfield has been sworn in by the Dean of Jersey as Notary Public.
In this role, Zoe will prepare and authenticate various documents including powers of attorney, immigration, business and education documents, and deal with the purchase and sale of land overseas.
Zoe joined Vi...
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By Crystal PR on
27 January 2019
Two separate cross-departmental teams from Collas Crill have facilitated the sale of La Grande Mare Hotel in Guernsey.
Partner Jason Green, Head of the Guernsey property team, supported by Senior Associate Tristan Ozanne and Conveyancing Manager Adrian Northey, acted on behalf of the buyer, P...
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By Black Vanilla on
27 January 2019
Private wealth, corporate and yacht services provider Fiduchi has announced three senior appointments.
Paul Coundley has been promoted to its board as Director of Operations. Having joined Fiduchi in July 2017 as Head of Operations & Risk, Paul has been responsible for the oversight of Fid...
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By Fiduchi on
25 January 2019
Jersey-based lending specialist TLC Finance (Tupper Loan Company) has appointed Alan Cameron as Business Development Manager.
An experienced wealth manager, with an early career in broking, Alan joins from Future Finance Jersey, where he was Business Development Executive. He has previously ...
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By Intro on
25 January 2019
A wide range of Channel Island businesses and individuals were honoured at the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards (IFC), held last night in London.
The awards, now in their eighth year, highlight the excellence of advisers and managers in the private wealth sector within the maj...
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By Citywealth on
24 January 2019
Jersey Finance has made several senior appointments to its business development team, to help it pursue opportunities in key markets and regions.
Allan Wood has been named Head of Business Development in the western regions, Elliot Refson as Business Development Director for funds, and Robert Moore...
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By Crystal PR on
23 January 2019
Guernsey has drafted new laws to offer certainty in the use of electronic agents in transactions and contract matters, and to create a secure environment for the exploitation of technology for specialist financial services.
The Electronic Transactions (Electronic Agents) (Guernsey), 2019, Ordinance...
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By We Are Guernsey on
23 January 2019
Financial services group PraxisIFM has published its unaudited interim report and accounts for the half year ended 31 October 2018.
The highlights include the following:
• Revenue for the period was £31.9 million (2018: £19.1 million), ...
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By PraxisIFM on
22 January 2019
SG Kleinwort Hambros (Channel Islands) has promoted its Deputy CEO, Christophe Huchet, to the role of Chief Executive, based in Jersey.
Christophe becomes a member of the board of SG Kleinwort Hambros CI Bank and SG Kleinwort Hambros Trust. He is also member of the Executive Committee of Klei...
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By SG Kleinwort Hambros on
22 January 2019
Hatstone has added to its dispute resolution team in Jersey with the appointment of Advocate Alexander English to Group Partner.
Alexander is experienced in all areas of Jersey litigation but particularly in family and civil court work. He has spent the past six years working for Viberts.
Hi...
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By Hatstone Lawyers on
21 January 2019
Jennifer Carnegie has been named the Jersey Chamber of Commerce's new Vice President.
Jennifer currently serves as a Director of leadership consultancy Amicus, prior to which she spent the previous 20 years working for international corporations.
She has been the Chief People Offic...
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By Jersey Chamber of Commerce on
21 January 2019
Intertrust in Jersey has appointed David Middleton and Phil Maletroit as Client Directors within its fund services division.
David has joined Intertrust’s private equity team and is a Chartered Accountant and CFA charterholder. He has experience in all aspects of fund administration, hav...
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By Orchard PR on
21 January 2019
Global asset and risk manager Insight Investment has become the latest manager to seek a Guernsey Green Fund designation for one of its funds.
Insight received a Guernsey Green Fund accreditation for its farmland fund, the Global Farmland Fund Limited (GFF), which invests in farming projects worldw...
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By We Are Guernsey on
21 January 2019
Jersey-based fiduciary and administration solutions provider VG has promoted Dominic Coyne to Senior Manager.
Dominic has been with VG for more than 17 years, including 10 years as a fund administrator.
In his new role, he will be responsible for a team specialising in alternative inv...
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By VG on
21 January 2019
Jersey Finance has announced that exploring future opportunities and embedding Jersey’s reputation in overseas markets are its key priorities for the year ahead.
Speaking at the organisation's Annual Review last week, CEO Geoff Cook – who leaves Jersey Finance next month – hig...
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By Crystal PR on
18 January 2019
The Limited Liability Companies (LLC) law is expected to come into force early this year and is designed to allow fund managers and investors to use a LLC structure with which they will be familiar from the US and certain other international finance centres. Here, Appleby offers an overview of...
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By Appleby on
18 January 2019
Ogier has appointed two senior Advocates to its Jersey and Guernsey Dispute Resolution teams.
In Jersey, contentious trusts specialist Damian Evans (pictured right) has joined as Counsel, and in Guernsey, Bryan de Verneuil-Smith has been appointed as a Managing Associate.
With seven years'...
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By Ogier on
18 January 2019
JTC has provided corporate services to the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, for the launch of its Jersey platform, while Carey Olsen provided legal and regulatory advice for the launch.
Binance Jersey will provide secure and reliable sterling and euro to cryptocurrency (Bitco...
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By Crystal PR on
17 January 2019
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has revamped its listing and membership rules.
The main changes to the listing rules include new provisions for the listing of debt being offered directly to retail investors. The update also incorporates amendments made to the listing rules in September 2018...
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By TISE on
17 January 2019
How do you keep your business running while you’re on the move? Shivvy Jervis reviews the best of mobile tech
As a futurist, keynote speaker and founder of an innovation advisory firm, I know first-hand how vital it is to maximise your time both on the ground and in the air. This is where pow...
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By Alexander Garrett on
17 January 2019
Offshore law firm Mourant has advised international investment firm Triton on its latest flagship buyout fund, Triton Fund V.
The fund surpassed the €4bn target and closed in December 2018 at its hard cap of €5bn, making it Triton's largest fund in its 22-year history and one of...
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By Mourant on
16 January 2019
The Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst, has released the following comments regarding last night's UK parliamentary vote on the EU withdrawal agreement:
“Members of the British Parliament chose to reject the government’s proposed agreement setting out the arrang...
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By States of Jersey on
16 January 2019
EY has appointed Mark Le Page as an Advisory Director based in its Guernsey office.
Mark joins EY after more than 16 years at the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), four of which he spent as Deputy Director for the Investment sector, and latterly the Investment and Fiduciary secto...
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By EY on
16 January 2019
Grant Thornton has appointed Jo Buchanan as Head of Marketing (Jersey) to support the firm's ongoing growth initiatives.
An experienced marketing communications specialist and digital marketer, Jo has more than 18 years’ experience supporting organisations in the field of lending, custome...
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By Grant Thornton on
16 January 2019
Professional services provider Equiom is to deliver insights into investing in UK property and EU substance rules at its annual seminars later this month.
The seminars, entitled General market update – key considerations for 2019 and beyond, will be held on 29 January from 8am to 9.30am at th...
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By Equiom on
15 January 2019
Law firm Dickinson Gleeson has made two senior appointments to its dispute resolution team. Advocate Robert Christie (pictured right) has been promoted to Partner and Pierre Ali-Noor has joined the firm as a Senior Associate.
Robert joined the firm in 2015, having previously worke...
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By Dickinson Gleeson on
15 January 2019
Daniel Bisson has been appointed Managing Director of Nedgroup Trust, the Channel Islands-based trust and corporate services business of Nedbank Private Wealth.
Daniel will be responsible for leading the team to grow the international trust business across Guernsey and Jersey.
Based in...
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By Isle of Man Advertising & PR on
15 January 2019
Trust, fund administration and corporate services provider Vistra has appointed Clive T Wright as Managing Director of Vistra Jersey and Jane Pearce (pictured right) as Managing Director of the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.
Based in Jersey, Clive (pictured below) will have full responsibil...
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By Vistra on
15 January 2019
Intertrust has appointed Simon Mackenzie – who has been Managing Director of Intertrust in Jersey for the past two years – as Chair of its new Channel Islands executive leadership team.
In addition to his existing role overseeing the Intertrust brand in Jersey and building on the ...
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By Orchard PR on
15 January 2019
Jersey-based firm Oben, which comprises Oben Law and consultancy Oben Regulatory, has appointed Sharon Wake as Senior Manager within its regulatory team.
Sharon, a chartered accountant, was previously a Senior Examiner within the Jersey Financial Services Commission. In this role, she was central t...
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By Intro on
15 January 2019
SaSo Strategic Advisers has appointed John Pallot as Compliance Officer.
John has been working within the Jersey finance industry for more than 30 years. From 1989 to 2007, he held various directorships at the Jersey Financial Services Commission, including Director of the Financial Services Busine...
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By SaSo Strategy Advisers on
15 January 2019
The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) is hosting a week of events to mark Data Protection Day on 28 January.
Events will be on offer to businesses and individuals to raise awareness about the importance of data protection and promote data privacy practices that are critical...
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By Freedom Media on
15 January 2019
The PraxisIFM Group has announced nine promotions across its Guernsey and Jersey offices. The promotions span its core Private Client & Corporate and Funds divisions, as well as key support services.
In Guernsey’s Fund division, David Le Boutillier (pictured) has been appointed Manag...
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By PraxisIFM on
15 January 2019
Ogier has advised Dutch professional services firm TMF Group on the acquisition (subject to regulatory approval) of State Street’s Private Equity and Real Estate (PERE) fund servicing business in the Channel Islands.
A cross-border Ogier team was led by Jersey-based Partners Matthew Sha...
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By Ogier on
15 January 2019
Bridget Barker has been appointed as Director of Zedra Fund Managers (Guernsey).
Bridget joined Zedra in March 2017, having spent most of her career with London law firm Macfarlanes, including 28 years as a Partner within its Investment Funds and Financial Services Group.
She is based i...
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By Zedra on
14 January 2019
UK floor coverings distributor Likewise Group has listed on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
Likewise has raised £7 million through an offer for subscription of 70,000,000 shares, which it intends to use for working capital and future acquisitions in the sector.
Following...
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By TISE on
14 January 2019
Brief moments of discomfort
The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What You Want by Living Fearlessly by Farrah Storr (Little Brown, £13.99, paperback) revolves around a simple enough idea: only by stepping outside your comfort zone can you reach your full potential. That could mean putting yourself ...
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By Alexander Garrett on
14 January 2019
Zurich-based global fintech company SharesInside is to relocate its headquarters to St Helier to take advantage of access to the UK market, a better business environment and improved quality of life for staff.
Co-founder Dave Hannam said the company, which is being assisted in its relocation by Dig...
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By SharesInside on
11 January 2019
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has reported that there were 865 new listings during 2018. This represents an increase of 160 (22.7%) on 2017 and is the largest number of securities listed in a calendar year on the Exchange since the business was established in 1998.
It took the ...
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By TISE on
11 January 2019
Appleby has advised Santander on the transfer of its banking businesses in Jersey and Isle of Man.
The businesses of Santander UK, Jersey branch, and Santander UK, Isle of Man branch, were transferred on 17 December 2018 into the respective Jersey and Isle of Man branches of Abbey National Tr...
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By Appleby on
11 January 2019
Collas Crill has promoted Simon Hurry to Partner within its dispute resolution team in Jersey.
Since joining the law firm in 2008, Simon has developed a practice focused on high-value commercial litigation and insolvency in a contentious and non-contentious context, with an adjunct specialism...
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By Black Vanilla on
11 January 2019
Sales activity in the Guernsey open market last year was at its highest level since the financial crisis, according to the latest conveyancing statistics compiled by Unusualities of Guernsey, an independent compiler of local conveyancing statistics.
Figures reveal that there were 75 open mark...
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By Carey Olsen on
10 January 2019
Collas Crill has assisted investment manager Peregrine Guernsey with the migration from Bermuda of the CAM Bastion master-feeder collective investment scheme.
The $155 million scheme, which migrated on 31 December, comprises a master fund, which operates as a fund-of-hedge-funds, and fou...
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By Black Vanilla on
10 January 2019
As the UK Parliament this week resumes debate on the UK's EU withdrawal agreement and the political declaration on the future partnership, the States of Guernsey has published a statement on preparations for its response.
The States said it has been working with the UK government to carry out p...
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By States Of Guernsey on
10 January 2019
An Ogier team, led by Partners Simon Dinning and Nick Williams, has advised Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical on its £46bn (more than £63bn including Shire's debt) acquisition of Shire, creating one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms.
The deal is reported to be the larg...
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By Ogier on
9 January 2019
Collas Crill has promoted Ben Havard to the position of Partner within its dispute resolution team in Guernsey, bringing the number of Partners in that office to five.
Ben has been with Collas Crill since 2009. His practice focuses on contentious and semi-contentious trust work.
He is STEP q...
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By Black Vanilla on
9 January 2019
Carey Olsen has been named Offshore Firm of the Year in this year's Legal 500 UK Awards.
Industry research guide the Legal 500 ranks and grades the world's law firms based on a series of criteria that includes feedback from 300,000 clients, intermediaries and practitioners worldwide. ...
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By Carey Olsen on
9 January 2019
RBS International has provided a multimillion-pound loan facility to enable Aurigny, the States of Guernsey-owned airline, to purchase three new aircraft.
The new ATR72-600s, acquired from Avions de Transport Regional GIE, incorporate ClearVision technology designed to reduce disruption caused by f...
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By Crystal PR on
8 January 2019
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission is hosting a roundtable to discuss the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) on 18 January at midday.
The GFSC was one of the 12 founding members of the GFIN initiative, set up in August 2018 to find a more efficient way for innovative firms to intera...
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By Guernsey Financial Services Commission on
8 January 2019
Channel Islands director services business Altair has appointed Jon Trigg as a Director within its Jersey office.
In his new role leading the Jersey office, Jon will work with the team to develop Altair’s business on the island. His portfolio contains a mix of alternative investment fun...
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By Crystal PR on
8 January 2019
BCR Law has appointed Advocates Adam Harrison, Michelle Leverington and Emma Wakeling as Partners within the firm. Each will lead their respective teams.
Adam joined BCR Law in 2016 after several years in practice with Appleby in Jersey. He is a specialist in criminal law as well as regulator...
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By BCR Law on
8 January 2019
The government of Jersey has released details of its Ready for Brexit (#ReadyBrex) week, starting on Monday 14 January, which aims to support businesses and share ongoing plans with the public as the island prepares for the UK’s exit from the European Union.
Ministers will set out the g...
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By States of Jersey on
8 January 2019
Jersey non-executive directors group j-ned has announced the first event in its 2019 CPD series.
The free-to-attend event, entitled Fund Directors - Regulatory Developments and Top 10 Recurring Failings, will be held on Tuesday 29 January at 8.30am for a 9am start at the Deloitte offices...
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By j-ned on
8 January 2019
Advocate Josephine Howe has been promoted to Partner within Ogier's Jersey Private Client and Trusts team.
Josephine, who specialises in trusts, foundations and advising family offices on matters including structuring and establishment, joined the Ogier team 13 years ago, and was admitted as a ...
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By Ogier on
7 January 2019
A quantum of solace
A new report from US space agency Nasa and Standard Chartered bank says that quantum computing promises to make dramatic improvements in investment decision-making, according to the Financial Times. Quantum computers, in case you didn’t know, are “computers which make...
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By Alexander Garrett on
7 January 2019
Carey Olsen has announced two senior promotions within the firm's corporate practice in Jersey, with Claire Brazenall (pictured right) and Rebecca McQuillan promoted to Senior Associate.
Claire, who joined Carey Olsen in 2010, advises on all aspects of the establishment, regulation ...
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By Carey Olsen on
7 January 2019
Jersey and Guernsey have both been included on a new list of low-tax jurisdictions published by the Netherlands as a part of its campaign against tax avoidance.
The list, published by the Dutch government at the end of last year, highlights 21 jurisdictions deemed to have low-tax regimes....
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By BL Global on
4 January 2019
Ogier has acted for Seoul-based investment manager Kiwoom Asset Management on its client's £120 million acquisition of mixed use property Cannon Green in the City of London.
In the heart of the square mile, Cannon Green provides 110,143 sq ft of office, restaurant, gym and retail accommod...
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By Ogier on
4 January 2019
HSBC has announced the appointment of Christopher Jones as Head of Trust Relationship Management for Private Wealth Solutions in the Channel Islands.
Based in Jersey, Christopher, who previously worked in HSBC’s private banking business in Hong Kong, will oversee the delivery of succession pl...
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By Crystal PR on
2 January 2019
Issue 60 of Businesslife is now available online.
For the first issue of 2019, we have assembled a panel of financial services and technology experts from across the Channel Islands to share their predictions for the next 12 months. Meeting growing demand for ethical investment opportuni...
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By BL Global on
2 January 2019
Ferbrache & Farrell has promoted Adam Cole to the partnership.
Adam's practice encompasses all aspects of commercial litigation, including contentious insolvency and contentious trust issues. He has served as Advocate and Counsel within the firm for the past two years.
Adam joined the firm...
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By TPA on
2 January 2019
International professional services provider Equiom has announced the appointment of Caroline Prow to Managing Director of Equiom (Guernsey).
Throughout her career, Caroline has held senior managerial roles within banks, global fiduciary companies and family offices in London, Guernsey, Jerse...
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By Equiom on
2 January 2019
The Jersey Financial Services Commission has published a consultation on its codes of practice, which will affect all registered persons under the Financial Services (Jersey) Law 1998. The consultation is open for responses until 7 January.
Appleby has issued a set of summaries and observations to ...
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By Appleby on
2 January 2019
Eprivateclient has announced its 50 Most Influential ranking of movers and shakers in the UK and UK Crown Dependencies’ private client practitioner sector. The list represents the quality of private wealth advice that advisers have to offer from across the UK mainland as well as from...
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By BL Global on
2 January 2019