Figures recently released by the Jersey Funds Association show that more than 350 Jersey Private Funds (JPFs) have been established since the launch of the regime in 2017. Simon Page (pictured), Hawksford’s Global Head of Fund Services, explains why the JPF has been a success, and how this can...
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By Hawksford on
24 November 2020
Channel Islands fund regimes promise speed to market, robust regulation and straightforward banking common law. With their focus on real estate, private equity, debt and infrastructure asset specialisms, the uncertain regulatory and political landscape is creating opportunities in Jersey, Guernsey a...
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By Alexa Robertson on
23 November 2020
UBS Jersey Branch Client Advisor Marc Nightingale (pictured) shares highlights of the UBS Optimus Foundation 2019 Annual Review, celebrating 20 years of impact
Twenty years ago, we established the UBS Optimus Foundation to partner with our clients and employees and help them to improve the lives of...
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By UBS on
20 November 2020
Are the Channel Islands still the place to go for non-UK London Stock Exchange listings? We explore the pros and cons – and how the changing landscape may or may not change the islands’ standing
The Channel Islands have developed significant expertise for listing vehicles on capital mar...
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By David Burrows on
19 November 2020
With a track record of providing alternative fund services stretching back several decades, Jersey has become home to a growing community of fund managers too, including across the hedge fund, private equity and real estate fund space. Jersey was, therefore, the ideal jurisdiction for innovative inv...
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By Locate Jersey on
17 November 2020
From New Zealand’s swift response to Singapore’s high-tech methods, countries around the world have tackled the Covid-19 crisis in a range of ways and with varying degrees of success. what impact did the Channel Islands’ approach have on its funds sector? And has it increased the o...
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By Sophie McCarthy on
16 November 2020
From fraud to unforeseen financial crises, there are any number of reasons why funds collapse. Ogier Partners Craig Cordle and Bryan de Verneuil-Smith take a look at three high-profile cases and explore the lessons for directors and fund managers
The reasons behind the collapses of 1MDB, Carlyle an...
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By Ogier on
13 November 2020
A desire among investors to be closer to the action, to have more of a say in where their money is invested and for greater agility around investment decisions has led to the rapid emergence of co-investment. And that could offer something for everyone
Picture the scene. You enter a casino and, on ...
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By Alexander Garrett on
12 November 2020
There are a lot of acronyms in the investment industry. And there’s one that has a lot of momentum right now – and which has been increasingly fascinating to Michael Bull (pictured), Executive Director, Jersey office, at Quilter Cheviot and his colleagues – ESG
ESG stands fo...
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By Quilter Cheviot on
11 November 2020
The Woodford scandal has raised concerns about the measures in place to ensure effective management of investors’ money. Few would argue against the investment sector being built on trusted oversight – but those close to it acknowledge it has some way to go
It was the fund implosion tha...
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By Gill Wadsworth on
9 November 2020
The Channel Islands’ asset management industry has ably met the resilience test posed over the past six months by the global Covid-19 pandemic. And it continues to thrive, with its global reputation further enhanced. Mike Byrne (pictured), Partner and Asset Management Leader, PwC Channel Islan...
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By PwC on
6 November 2020
Five leaders from across the fund management field share their experiences of how digital advances have shaped the sector in recent years – and what further digital development might mean for operating models, risk management, analytics and transparency in future
The director of funds: Richar...
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By Imogen Rowland on
4 November 2020
Trend-spotting during a global pandemic can be challenging for those of us not immersed in the world of alternative investments. The markets are less predictable, access to credit is reduced and some asset classes are just non-starters. Gareth Morgan (pictured), Senior Associate at Collas Crill, hig...
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By Collas Crill on
3 November 2020
Its ability to help deliver speed and transparency means blockchain is well placed to overhaul the funds sector. Concerns over security and a focus on other tech developments such as robo-advisers have so far made progress slow. But is blockchain finally ready to step up?
There is no doubt that, si...
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By James Tall on
2 November 2020