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Guide To Regulation Of Funds In Jersey

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This Guide provides an outline description of the categories of regulation of investment funds in Jersey by the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

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PREFACE

This Guide provides an outline description of the categories of regulation of investment funds in Jersey by the Jersey Financial Services Commission (the "JFSC").

We recognise that this Guide will not completely answer detailed questions from clients and their advisers. The Guide is intended to provide a sketch of the subject matter covered and is, therefore, designed as a starting point for a more detailed and comprehensive discussion of the issues.

1. TYPES OF INVESTMENT FUNDS

Investment funds in Jersey may be established using companies, limited partnerships or unit trusts. Unless otherwise specified, they may be established as open-ended or closed-ended vehicles.

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