"The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good." Gordon Gekko. 1987.

Ever-changing, forward-thinking legislation and increasingly straightforward regulation, is making it simpler and easier to establish new funds in Guernsey. The introduction of the PCC concept, the success of the Qualifying Investor Funds and the Harwood Report provide adequate illustrations of this in recent years.

May a trustee of a charitable trust (or any trust, for that matter) make investments principally for ethical reasons; rather than seeking the highest possible financial return?

This memo summarizes the legal validity of electronic signatures ("e-signatures") in Guernsey both generally and more specifically in relation to funds.

This briefing provides a concise outline of recent developments in the regulation of Guernsey investment funds.

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) in February 2005 introduced a 3 day approval process for establishing qualifying investor funds in Guernsey.

JTC Managing Director James Tracey and Ogier Partner Tim Clipstone discuss the opportunities for Guernsey amidst global uncertainty and how the island can lead the way with its ESG offering...

Guernsey's investment sector has surpassed £1 trillion, marking a significant milestone in its role as a global private capital hub. The Guernsey Funds Forum explored how the island's flexible structures, regulatory credibility...

Our investment funds team outline the latest developments within the investment funds market in Guernsey, covering the MONEYVAL Report...

Guernsey is not a secrecy jurisdiction, but we do recognise and respect the legitimate right of individuals to personal privacy.

Europe’s role in the global investment fund market has become increasingly prominent. The introduction of alternative investment strategies has created a more competitive arena and, as a result, jurisdictions closer to the European market are increasingly becoming a more attractive platform for offshore investments.

Carey Olsen has again been confirmed as the leading legal adviser to the Guernsey investment funds sector in the 31st edition of Monterey Insight's Guernsey Fund Report.

Corporate governance is not just about conformance – in fact it’s rather about performance and is an indicator of a strong and well-managed company.

Guernsey is a leading financial services centre. With its excellent reputation and local legal and accounting resources, it has increasingly become a popular jurisdiction in which to incorporate a company.

The greatest wealth transfer to the next generation is highly anticipated within the next decade. Often referred to as the "great wealth transfer", it has been a central focus in the Ogier article series...

In early 2005 a committee reviewing the investment sector of the finance industry in Guernsey (one of several review committees) was established with Advocate Peter Harwood as Chairman. Importantly, Peter Moffatt, the Director of the Investment Business Division of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("the Commission") was also appointed to the Committee.