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The Royal Court recently considered, for the first time, whether it was possible to issue an arrêt (a form of distraint) over the rights of a discretionary beneficiary under a Jersey trust.

Simon Morgan TEP, Director and Head of Private Clients at Vistra Jersey, has been re-elected worldwide Chair of STEP.

Substance legislation will be adopted across the offshore world and will have effect from 1 January 2019 - the legislation will require companies claiming tax residency in zero or low-tax jurisdictions to prove that...

International Savings Plans (ISP) were introduced into Jersey law on 6th December 2018 pursuant to the Finance (2019 Budget) ...

Net profits for the accountancy sector were calculated as £26 million.

Comments emanating from the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos (21-24 January) reinforce the findings of a report published last year which found that Africa needs to address its infrastructure investment and that Jersey can help facilitate that investment, according to Jersey Finance.

Jersey is diversifying its proposition in the US market, with its capabilities in the structured finance space.

Lenders are increasingly seeking advice on the practicalities of enforcing their Jersey security packages either at the outset of transactions, at pre-enforcement stage or with a view to enforcement.

Ogier Global Director, Head of ESG and Impact Services Leonie Kelly, recently co-hosted an AIMA APAC panel titled "ESG for APAC managers – navigating climate-related financial risks".

The JFSC recently introduced new disclosure requirements in respect of funds which are marketed on the basis of making investments which contribute to either an environmental or social objective...

Another milestone on the EU's path to achieving the goal of a climate neutral union was reached on 18 June 2020, as the EU Parliament adopted new legislation on sustainable investments...

Like any other undertaking which has a real presence in Jersey, a family office will need to consider whether a business licence is required for its operations prior to it setting up in Jersey.

A private wealth transfer worth $30 trillion between baby boomers and the current generation is imminent, but with ample professional advice there is no cause for undue stress, a Jersey-based report assures.

The Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 202- (the 'Disclosure Law') was adopted by the Government of Jersey on 14 July and is currently awaiting approval...

A green bond is a debt finance instrument used to raise funds specifically for a "green" purpose such as a renewable energy project, a conservation program or a climate change mitigation/adaptation measure.

The biggest obstacles for emerging fund managers are the cost and expertise of building a middle and back office system as well as coping with the regulatory burden, according to a new study commissioned by Intertrust ...

In July 2020, Jersey introduced a straightforward and highly sought after statutory migration scheme for the continuance of non-Jersey limited partnerships to and from Jersey.