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September  2022  (9)

• No more Monday blues

  Daniel Holgate, Chief Technology Officer at Agile Automations, shares the benefits of using a specialist intelligent automation provider to unleash the full potential of your workforce and cut out repetitive work processes The post-pandemic business landscape is constantly shifting. It requires bus...     [read more]

  By Agile Automations on  27 September 2022 

• Building sustainability

  Amid increasing pressure to be ESG-compliant, structures that invest in property are taking up the challenge to prove the green credentials of the buildings they invest in – and there are benefits to be had in terms of returns The concept of climate change usually conjures up images of extrem...     [read more]

  By Alexander Garrett on  23 September 2022 

• Trends, implications and crystal balls

  Simon Page, Global Head of Fund Services at Hawksford, examines the evolving venture capital landscape The world continues to be full of surprises and, although few of us would argue that the past few years have been completely unprecedented, a lot has happened that has made us shake our heads in d...     [read more]

  By Hawksford on  22 September 2022 

• Handbags and gladrags

  Last year, Hermès bags increased 17% in value – more than any other luxury item including art, wine and collectible cars. In these turbulent times and amid volatile stocks, can vintage and designer bags really surpass market returns? and what’s the long-term outlook?   ...     [read more]

  By Sophie McCarthy on  19 September 2022 

• The momentum of economic crime regulation shows no sign of slowing

  Emma Bailey, Advisory Director, and Alexandra Reip (far right), Associate Director, at KPMG in the Crown Dependencies, discuss the importance of data integrity and board oversight in light of the current focus of the Channel Islands’ AML/CFT regimes In both of the Channel Islands, preparation...     [read more]

  By KPMG on  16 September 2022 

• The interview: Peter Hughes

  Apex Group was founded in 2003 to fill a gap in the market for a more tailored and ‘full service’ fund administration service. CEO and Founder Peter Hughes explains how the business has expanded – in terms of service offering and geographical reach – in the years since, and h...     [read more]

  By Jon Watkins on  12 September 2022 

• Period of uncertainties and reflections on debt instruments

  Belal Al Bonni, Senior Manager in Audit & Assurance at Deloitte Guernsey, takes a look at how debt managers are responding to a period of uncertainties – and the implications for investors The world is experiencing a sharp increase in inflation rates, with Covid-related supply shortages a...     [read more]

  By Deloitte on  8 September 2022 

• Diving into digital assets

  As businesses, investors and consumers increasingly embrace digital solutions, the diversity of investible asset types is set to increase significantly – with funds wading into the digital asset universe The march of digitalisation continues unabated, although in many quarters nervousness rem...     [read more]

  By Steve Falla on  5 September 2022 

• The power of private investment

  Demand for private investment funds is expected to double over the next two years as more investors are attracted to their flexibility, cost-effectiveness and the chance to chase greater returns in volatile times Guernsey and Jersey private funds are flying. According to figures from Jersey Finance...     [read more]

  By David Stirling on  2 September 2022 

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