With its futuristic headsets, virtual reality may have all the razzle-dazzle, but augmented reality could turn out to have far more applications in the real world
Humans have always struggled to accept reality. Whether we choose to escape via entertainment, self-medicate with a pint or three, or ju...
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By Kirsten Morel on
29 January 2018
The road to business success can be a bumpy one, so it’s not surprising that certain bosses – so-called corporate rebels – are coming up with new ways of getting there
We’ve all noticed those crazy firms based somewhere hip like Silicon Valley, whose rebellious ways spark je...
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By Emma De Vita on
26 January 2018
There’s an old saying about attracting more flies with honey than with vinegar – and it appears the same can be said when it comes to being respectful in business
It’s now just over 50 years since Aretha Franklin first spelled out her timeless call for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Half...
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By Dave Waller on
22 January 2018
It seems that the fine art market is enjoying a purple patch, making it an appealing proposition for investors – but, as with any alternative asset class, it pays to do your research up front
On 15 November 2017 at Christies in New York, Salvator Mundi, a Renaissance portrait of Christ attrib...
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By Howard Litchfield on
19 January 2018
Once feted as the crème de la crème of the investment world, star fund managers have fallen out of favour of late. But they’re not likely to vanish altogether and are still worth watching
Over the Past couple of decades, the often-grey investment industry has been brightened up ...
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By David Craik on
15 January 2018
With less than a year to go before UK banks need to separate retail and commercial operations, we take a look at what ringfencing is and who will be affected
Monday 15 September 2008 – a bleak, autumnal morning in the City of London. Rain is in the air. Dead leaves lay trodden on the dirty gr...
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By Tom Huelin on
12 January 2018
Aonghus Fraser, Technology evangelist and CEO of ATAM ID Technologies, argues that Guernsey and Jersey will suffer a gradual demise if they don’t get to grips with technology. Illustration by Thinus Slabber
In the early 19th century, the unanticipated downfall of shipbuilding in the Channel I...
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By BL Global on
9 January 2018
Victoria Grogan, Counsel, Ogier, gives her views on the year ahead for Jersey law
What changes in Jersey law can we expect to see in 2018?
One big change will be brought about by the Capacity and Self Determination (Jersey) Law 2016, which is due to come into effect in April 2018. This will make a...
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By BL Global on
8 January 2018
Partner Elaine Gray (pictured), Associate Tim Molton and Paralegal Rebekah Johnston from Carey Olsen give their views on the year ahead for Guernsey law
What changes in Guernsey law can we expect to see in 2018?
Last year was a busy year for our lawmakers, with new legislation...
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By BL Global on
8 January 2018
Keith Beecham, CEO, Visit Jersey, gives his views on the year ahead for tourism in the island
As we enter 2018, what’s the general health of tourism in Jersey?
Tourism is important. In 2016, the visitor economy contributed 8.3 per cent gross value added (GVA) and 12.6 per cent of employment ...
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By BL Global on
5 January 2018
Wendy Pedder, Marketing Manager, Trade and Media Relations, VisitGuernsey, gives her views on the year ahead for tourism on the island
As we enter 2018, what’s the general health of tourism in Guernsey?
Guernsey enjoyed a successful 2017, with leisure visitor numbers showing a positive pictu...
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By BL Global on
5 January 2018
Lance Plunkett, Founder and CEO, Found, Guernsey, gives his views on the year ahead in technology
As we enter 2018, what’s the general health of the tech sector in the islands?
There’s been a positive move from the States on both islands to improve the tech sectors. The investmen...
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By BL Global on
4 January 2018
Fiona Waite, Client Director, RBC Wealth Management, gives her views on what might happen this year in funds
As we enter 2018, what’s the general health of private client business in Jersey and Guernsey?
Throughout 2017, the private client industry across our islands enjoyed a very strong ye...
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By BL Global on
3 January 2018
Stephen Langan, Director of Capital Markets, Intertrust, gives his view on the year ahead in capital markets
As we enter 2018, what’s the state of play with capital markets business in the islands?
Capital markets business in the Channel Islands is fairly steady and showing signs of pi...
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By BL Global on
3 January 2018
Martin Paul (pictured right), Partner, Bedell Cristin, Jersey, and Richard Sharp (pictured below), Partner, Bedell Cristin, Guernsey, give their views on what might happen this year in funds
As we enter 2018, what’s the general health of funds in the islands?
The funds industry in the ...
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By BL Global on
2 January 2018
Tracy Garrad, CEO, HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man, gives her view on what might happen this year in banking
As we enter 2018, what’s the general health of banking in the islands?
The financial crisis had a substantial impact on the banking industry and had implications for the in...
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By BL Global on
2 January 2018