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June  2018  (8)

  • Captivating insurance

    City_insuranceThe Channel Islands – most notably Guernsey – have planted a firm flag in the global insurance sector, and no one looks set to remove it any time soon Both Guernsey and Jersey offer insurance products and structures with global appeal. Though the two islands use very similar models and ...     [read more]

    By Richard Willsher on  29 June 2018 
  • Interview: A tale of two islands

    City_Amy and DomThe Channel Islands’ relationship with the City of London goes back decades, but just how important are the islands to the City and vice versa? We spoke to Amy Bryant, Deputy CEO of Jersey Finance, and Dominic Wheatley, CEO of Guernsey Finance, to find out more So, the big question first &nda...     [read more]

    By Kirsten Morel on  27 June 2018 
  • Is a Brexit storm brewing?

    City_brexitAs the Channel Islands prepare for the UK’s split from Europe, will they find themselves going up against the City when it comes to financial business? Just like in the rest of the British Isles, many in the Channel Islands have been watching the UK government’s Brexit negotiations with...     [read more]

    By Orlando Crowcroft on  25 June 2018 
  • Heading off to market

    City_capitalmarktsThe Channel Islands are developing a reputation as go-to jurisdictions when it comes to listings on local and global stock markets – an area that’s enjoying a purple patch It’s hard to hear the phrase ‘special relationship’ and not instantly picture Donald Trump walkin...     [read more]

    By Tom Huelin on  22 June 2018 
  • The interview: Miles Celic

    City_MilesCelicAs CEO of TheCityUK, Miles Celic has a unique view of UK-based financial and related professional services. He spoke to Businesslife about the relationship between the UK and the Channel Islands and how that may change post-Brexit The Channel Islands often cite their proximity to London as a key se...     [read more]

    By Dave Waller on  20 June 2018 
  • When wealth matters

    City_privatewealthPrivate clients have been using Guernsey and Jersey for decades, but it’s only through constant evolution that the islands have extended their expertise and reputation The Channel Islands have been global centres for private wealth work going back 50 years, with clients from all over the worl...     [read more]

    By Chris Menon on  18 June 2018 
  • Strength and depth

    City_fundsThe range and quantity of new investment funds being established in Guernsey and Jersey demonstrates their attractiveness in this highly competitive sector Last May, Japanese multinational conglomerate Softbank established the world’s largest investment fund in Jersey. The Softbank Vision Fun...     [read more]

    By Richard Willsher on  15 June 2018 
  • All seeing, all knowing

    BL56_biometricsBiometrics are increasingly being used to identify individuals in all manner of ways,but are we starting to cross a privacy line? Once the stuff of science fiction, biometrics that identify people by their physical characteristics or the way they behave are becoming commonplace. A KFC restaurant in...     [read more]

    By Andrew Strange on  1 June 2018 

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