The process of winding up a Guernsey fund involves several important considerations that boards, fund managers, investment advisers and administrators must navigate carefully. This article explores six aspects which we...more
Fundraising in the global investment space has undergone a significant shift in recent years driven by a range of factors, among them: evolving investor preferences as new generations of investors come through, technological...more
5/12/2025
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Jersey and Guernsey have long been recognised as leading international investment hubs, offering asset managers a compelling mix of professional and lifestyle advantages....more
3/14/2025
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Financial Institutions ,
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Tax Planning ,
Wealth Management
Guernsey has a number of fund regulatory regimes in place, setting out the requirements to obtain the necessary permissions from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
The best regulatory regime for a particular...more
Guernsey's latest fund regulatory regime is the private investment fund (PIF) regime -
The PIF Rules provide appropriate funds with a fast-tracked, proportionate and "light touch" regulatory regime...more
Guernsey's flexible corporate regime allows all types of Guernsey companies to amalgamate (including non-cellular companies, protected cell companies and incorporated cell companies) -
Amalgamations can also be carried out...more
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
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AIFM ,
Articles of Incorporation ,
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Corporate Entities ,
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EU ,
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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) ,
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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
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
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What is a UK REIT?
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), despite the name, is a company (or group of companies) carrying on a property rental and investment business which, if it meets certain conditions, can elect to...more