Darwinian Evolution And The Guernsey Investment Fund Industry

How did we get here?

Guernsey's investment industry began in the 1960s providing services to predominantly open ended unit trusts which were sold mainly in the UK to retail investors and were unconstrained by prescriptive regulation or codified corporate governance.

Today the Guernsey investment fund industry is dominated by closed ended structures, which are all subject to regulation and attract predominantly institutional investors and high net worth individuals. We have become experts in complying with the very highest standards of regulation and corporate governance.

Recent evolution

Funds under management in Guernsey increased by £8 billion or 4.45% in the 12 months to 30 June 2013 from £179 billion to £187 billion.