Bearer Shares – An Important Deadline Is Approaching

Jersey's investment funds sector continues to evolve with strategic reforms designed to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency. Recent developments include the government's Time to Win initiative, comprehensive reforms to the Control of Borrowing regime, and the introduction of a modern corporate administration framework that expands restructuring options for distressed companies.

The International Stock Exchange ("TISE") has introduced New Listing Rules that come into effect from Monday 2 August 2021.

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.

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.

At the same time, it provides easier access for investors who are looking to invest in securities which have been verified as meeting globally recognised standards in sustainable finance.

Jersey Finance has announced a number of speakers and panellists for its Private Wealth Conference in London next week.

The International Stock Exchange has been successful in its application to be recognised by the US regulator, US Securities and Exchange Commission as a Designated Offshore Securities Market.

Jersey is one of the world's major international finance centres.

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.

Senior Associates Sophie Reguengo (Jersey) and Stephen Ozanne (Guernsey) recently provided comment to BL Magazine on Funds Regulation.