Guernsey’s insurance industry has a rich history of innovating to meet changing market needs. It might be on the cusp of the next growth spurt
Guernsey has carved out a clear niche in the insurance industry. Whereas jurisdictions to which it is often compared – Malta, Gibraltar and Luxe...
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By Paul Bryant on
30 September 2019
In the investment world, cannabis is the new big bet – and Guernsey’s and Jersey’s commitment to operating well-regulated environments makes them a safe space to invest in the plant
THE Channel Islands have long been famous for their Jersey Royal potatoes and Guernsey tomatoes, bu...
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By Alexander Garrett on
27 September 2019
Slowing down, analysing your decisions and double-checking your assumptions can lead to better investment outcomes, finds Chris Woodward (pictured), Jersey-based Trainee Investment Manager at Quilter Cheviot Investment Management
Do you consider yourself a brave person? Are you willing to find out?...
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By Quilter Cheviot on
25 September 2019
Private equity firms are coming under growing pressure from investors to move onshore. But the case for the Channel Islands remains compelling
The Channel Islands have been playing host to a who’s who of private equity since the asset class was in its infancy in the early 1980s. Many of the i...
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By Amy Carroll on
23 September 2019
Asset protection is climbing the agenda for wealth managers as geopolitical developments put clients on edge
It’s difficult to see the world in 2019 as anything but a perfect storm. And with rising tensions in the Middle East, an escalating trade war between the US and China and the continuin...
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By Orlando Crowcroft on
19 September 2019
UBS Wealth Management Jersey Director and Senior Client Advisor Marc Nightingale addresses the challenges of modern-day succession planning
We are in constant communication with our clients, and a question frequently raised that can be one of the trickiest to answer is: “What is it all for?&r...
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By UBS on
18 September 2019
The States of Guernsey is facing pressure from business to improve transport links, or become a support act to Jersey. So what needs to change?
2019 has been a good year for Guernsey Airport. Since January, it has recorded month after month of growth, culminating in the most recent Civil Aviation A...
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By David Craik on
16 September 2019
This autumn sees trust, corporate and fund services business ZEDRA take on private equity backing from Corsair Capital. Bart Deconinck, who will become Executive Chairman of ZEDRA on completion of the deal, tells us what this new phase of development means for the three-year-old firm
When Bus...
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By Eila Madden on
13 September 2019
Richard and Julie-anne Headington give an insight into their life as loss adjusters
Like any year, 2019 has had its ups and downs, and one of the secrets of any successful person or business is learning to roll with the punches during challenging times. But imagine if every situation you dealt with...
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By Channel Islands Adjusters on
11 September 2019
Thousands of undergraduates are returning to university, having spent their summer gathering experience as interns. What value do these members of the workforce bring to businesses? and why should companies be investing in them?
Gone are the days when interns spent their time stuffing envelop...
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By David Burrows on
9 September 2019
As Mort Mirghavameddin approaches his first anniversary as CEO of Trust Corporation, reflecting on the past 12 months it is clear he’s ready to put his foot down and deliver on a new strategy he believes will enhance the Guernsey-based company
What’s your background and how did you get ...
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By Eila Madden on
6 September 2019
As Asia stalls on the road to dominating the global wealth markets, the US is re-emerging as the market of choice for many trust companies. Should more Channel Islands operators be chasing the ‘American dream’? And what are the pitfalls?
after the financial crisis of 2008, much attentio...
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By Jon Watkins on
2 September 2019