Across the globe, second and third generations are inheriting significant wealth and with it, the opportunity to professionalise how their family manages, governs and grows that wealth.
Many are establishing dynamic,...more
4/29/2025
/ Business Entities ,
Corporate Governance ,
Estate Planning ,
Family Offices ,
Investment Management ,
Jurisdiction ,
Private Funds ,
Succession Planning ,
Tax Planning ,
Trusts ,
Wealth Management
Guernsey has long been one of the world's premier jurisdictions for investment funds -
There are a number of advantages for using Guernsey as a jurisdiction, including the wide variety of company and limited partnership...more
1/7/2025
/ Accounting ,
AIFM ,
Articles of Incorporation ,
Asset Class ,
Close-Ended Funds ,
Corporate Entities ,
Due Diligence ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Fund Managers ,
Infrastructure ,
International Jurisdiction ,
Investment Funds ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Jurisdiction ,
Limited Partnerships ,
MiFID ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Private Investment Funds ,
Registered Funds ,
Regulatory Standards ,
REIT ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
Looking to establish an investment management firm in the Channel Islands?
This guide outlines the key considerations and requirements for setting up your business in one of the world's leading financial jurisdictions,...more
From a Guernsey legal perspective, a reference to the 'migration' of a company is a reference to the process of the transfer of the company's registration to another jurisdiction, whilst maintaining the legal personality of...more
Guernsey was the first jurisdiction to implement the protected cell company ("PCC"), doing so over 25 years ago.
The PCC was originally created for use in insurance structures, although today it is also widely used for...more
After attending the Sifted Summit in London last week, Craig Cordle and Charlotte Gonçalves returned to Guernsey with fresh perspectives on how the Channel Islands can continue to support venture capital firms, startups and...more
10/11/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Channel Islands ,
Entrepreneurs ,
EU ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Insuretech Sector ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Jurisdiction ,
London Stock Exchange ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Startups ,
Venture Capital
Guernsey and Jersey have long been popular places used by private equity investors in acquisitions of target businesses given the advantages they offer over other jurisdictions. We're taking a closer look at some of these...more
3/5/2024
/ Distribution Rules ,
Documentation ,
Economic Substance Doctrine ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Jurisdiction ,
Nasdaq ,
Private Equity ,
Return on Equity ,
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) ,
UK
This briefing explains Guernsey’s adoption of rigorous international tax and regulatory standards, which, in conjunction with its local tax law, make it an ideal location for investment funds and other investment vehicles....more
8/9/2023
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Beneficial Owner ,
EU ,
FATCA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
IAIS ,
International Monetary Fund ,
International Tax Issues ,
Island of Guernsey ,
Jurisdiction ,
OECD ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Taxation ,
Telecommunications ,
TIEA ,
Transparency ,
UK