Introduction
The investment funds industry in Jersey has achieved significant
growth in recent years. Statistics show that as at 30 September
2010 there were £179 billion of assets under management in
Jersey. The Island has developed into a leading jurisdiction for
the establishment of investment funds and a large number of Jersey
funds are listed on the London and other stock exchanges. Jersey
and Guernsey established the Channel Islands Stock Exchange where
special procedures exist to facilitate the listing of Jersey and
Guernsey investment funds. (Please visit www.cisx.com for further
information).
Fund types
There is a wide variety of funds under management in Jersey
including real estate funds, equities funds, bond funds, money
market funds, commodities and futures funds. Derivative funds,
traded endowment funds, feeder funds, umbrella funds, private
equity, venture capital funds and emerging markets funds are also
listed. Jersey is a major centre for