A Guide To Guernsey Investment Funds

Introduction

Guernsey has long been one of the world's premier jurisdictions for domiciling investment funds, with approximately

£250 billion of assets under management and administration on the Island (as at 30 June 2016). Of those assets there is a wide range, including hedge funds, private equity, debt and property funds.

Advantages of Guernsey as a Jurisdiction for Funds

The advantages of Guernsey as a fund jurisdiction include:

1. internationally recognised and reputable jurisdiction;

1. experienced professional legal and accounting infrastructure;

1. experienced and wide-ranging fund administration across a range of asset classes;

1. thorough and pragmatic regulation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC");