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The long-term economic impact of COVID-19 is likely to strengthen the case for captive insurance solutions for large corporations, according to the Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance.

It is that time of year when many in the alternatives investment industry in Europe head off on vacation for a couple of weeks rest and relaxation.

Two European fund managers have launched significant new private equity funds through Guernsey.

High-profile protests and campaigns have not managed to significantly mobilise capital from the private wealth and family office sector ...

A number of fringe events will take place in support of Guernsey Sustainable Finance Week in the week commencing Monday 8 June.

Guernsey's most senior politician has praised the robust position of the island's financial services sector and its ability to continue to trade out of lockdown.

The Guernsey-based international Stock Exchange has secured its first listing of a UK trading company.

Guernsey's concentration on the development of family offices in the island recognises Guernsey's core strengths, according to one leading player in the local sector.

The GDPR builds on existing legislation and seeks to harmonise and enhance data protection and privacy laws across the EU. It also introduces significant fines in respect of breaches.

An exciting line-up of speakers has been confirmed for a technology conference jointly hosted by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission and Guernsey Finance.

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has this month released updated guidance on the requirement for those holding senior positions within institutions in the banking, fiduciary, insurance and investment sectors, to be "fit and proper" persons.

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has released new guidance on digital finance and asset tokenisation, introducing practical measures to strengthen the jurisdiction's position in the digital finance sector. The initiative includes regulatory refinements for virtual asset service providers, clarification on tokenised securities treatment, and simplified licensing pathways for investment and insurance firms engaging in digital asset activities.

The Gresham House fund has been granted the designation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, marking a significant step in the firm's long-term natural capital and sustainable infrastructure strategy.

Matt Sanders added that the growth in the number of funds also demonstrated confidence in the Guernsey model.

The quality of financial services provision in Guernsey has again been highlighted as a Guernsey-registered closed-ended investment scheme became the first Cuban-focused investment trust...

Other regulators involved include the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

In its final seminar of the year, the Guernsey Association of Compliance Officers welcomed the newly-appointed Principal Ombudsman and Chief Executive of Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman, Douglas Melville, to discuss his role...