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Guernsey has an excellent reputation as a trust jurisdiction, recognised by the OECD through its inclusion on the first "White List" published in April 2009.

Trustees in Guernsey are provided with a multitude of powers under the Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007 and such powers are often extended further by way of the trust deed.

The Court of Appeal has handed down a landmark judgment in M v. St Anne's Trustees Limited, in which Carey Olsen acted for the trustee.

Two recent cases in the Guernsey Royal Court – one relating to the variation of a settlement and one relating to the winding up of a trust - demonstrate the complex trusts cases

Ever increasing life expectancy means increased longevity risk for pension schemes and their trustees. Historically, pension scheme trustees have had few options to address this risk which is now often the single biggest risk that trustees and the scheme sponsors face.

For several years, private trust companies have been the vehicle of choice for administering the assets of wealthy families.

Carey Olsen's Guernsey litigation team achieved success in an application before the Royal Court of Guernsey recently in what is believed to be a first application of its kind to be determined in this jurisdiction.

The Guernsey Court of Appeal in Molard International (PTC) Limited and Pullborough Int. Corp v Rusnano Capital AG (in liquidation),

Despite inherent risks, conflicts in family trusts can be minimized through careful planning. Cayman Islands trusts offer strong legal frameworks and protections, making them ideal for preserving assets and managing intergenerational wealth.

Guernsey has been recommended for a 'third country' passport under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

A growing fund industry can only benefit Guernsey as a whole explains Andrew Maiden of Moore Management.

Sinéad Leddy discusses a recent KPMG report that showcases Guernsey's role as a facilitator of global capital flows and the benefits that this brings to Europe.

Funding Circle, the peer-to-peer lender has listed its small business investment trust on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

The Royal Court of Guernsey gives important guidance to trustees on the decision-making process when reaching a "momentous decision".

A recent Court of Appeal decision in Guernsey, Re B (2012) has highlighted the issue of trustees’ duty of confidentiality when disclosure of confidential information may be in the best interests of the trustees.

Matt Sanders, Group Partner at AO Hall, looks at the factors that make Guernsey a good place in which funds can do business

Trustees will be familiar with the use of an instrument of retirement, appointment and indemnity for transfer of trusteeship.