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Jersey is taking further steps to modernise its financial services framework, with approved changes to prospectus requirements and proposed legislation to repeal the remaining Control of Borrowing requirements.

Industry figures tracking the tokenisation of real-world assets globally show that Jersey currently occupies a leading position as an issuer domicile for tokenised equities and indicate significant potential for further growth.

Jersey strengthens its position as a leading digital assets jurisdiction through new government initiatives on tokenisation, faster regulatory approval timelines for digital asset applications, and comprehensive guidance on artificial intelligence use in financial services. These developments create practical opportunities for issuers, investment advisers, and service providers considering Jersey for digital asset projects.

As private markets embrace tokenisation, stablecoins and programmable distributions, jurisdictional choice is becoming a strategic differentiator. Read on to learn more from a US perspective.

Jersey is set to modernize its financial regulatory framework by repealing its mid-twentieth century Control of Borrowing regime and introducing targeted registration systems for digital asset issuers, private funds, and retail prospectuses. The Draft Financial Products and Prospectuses Law proposes to streamline regulatory oversight while maintaining investor protections, with digital asset issuers moving from the current COBO consent process to a new statutory registration framework.

Jersey has established itself as one of the world's major international finance centres, offering sophisticated fund structures ranging from lightly-regulated Jersey Private Funds to Expert Funds and Listed Funds. The jurisdiction combines tax neutrality, political stability, and a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to accommodate diverse investment strategies including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and emerging asset classes like digital assets.