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Lawyers, wealth planners and trust service providers (TSPs) have often struggled to engage Middle Eastern families in the concept of a trust, particularly where the family's golden egg' - the business - is to be structured.

The Guernsey Court has confirmed that, in rare circumstances, it is appropriate for trustees to demand information from beneficiaries.

A perennial tension in trust law concerns the extent to which trustees may accede to a settlor's wishes to maintain secrecy over the existence...

The Court of Appeal of Guernsey has overturned a decision holding the Guernsey based former trustees of a Jersey law trust personally liable to repay debts.

A former UK Foreign Office official has warned the City's financial services sector that any carving out of a sector-based agreement as part of a post-Brexit trade deal is likely to be seen as ‘cherry picking' and unacceptable to the European Union's remaining member states.

Dr Andy Sloan, Acting Director of Strategy at Guernsey Finance, writes for Funds Europe magazine's 'Association Column' on Guernsey's global distribution capabilities.

The fund industry in Guernsey remains solid and is attracting new promoters despite a small decline in the level of fund assets serviced locally, according to new research.

Guernsey's financial services regulator has approved 42 new investment funds for the second quarter in succession, resulting in a total of 140 additions during the 12 months to the end of September.

On 15 January 2015 the Royal Court of Guernsey handed down a decision in the above mentioned case concerning an application made by the Settlor of a trust to set aside a disposition of assets into that trust.

Guernsey remains home to more non-UK entities listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) than any other jurisdiction globally, according to figures from the market authority.

Guernsey Finance, on behalf of Guernsey's financial services sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shanghai Family Office Union (SFOU).

A highly positive report on Guernsey shows that the Island has made major progress in line with the evolving international standards to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

As a politically stable and tax neutral jurisdiction with over 40 years accumulated experience as an international finance centre, Guernsey has gained a strong reputation as a prime location...

The Guernsey Court of Appeal has recently reviewed the general duty of confidentiality that trustees owe to beneficiaries.

Bedell Cristin's Rupert Morris and Alasdair Davidson assess how trust law in Guernsey may adapt to respond to changes in the sector.

Guernsey says it is well positioned to deal with tax issues coming its way.

Kate Clouston, Director of International Business Development at Guernsey Finance, looks at opportunities for Guernsey from the US funds sector.