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The Guernsey Financial Services Commission ("GFSC") has announced the addition of two new types of Private Investment Fund ("PIF") to its regulatory stable...

Russell Clark, head of the trusts and private wealth team at Carey Olsen in Guernsey, reflects on Guernsey Finance's research ...

Guernsey is a Crown Dependency. The Bailiwick of Guernsey (Guernsey, together with Herm, Sark, Alderney and the surrounding islets) is part of the British Isles...

When setting up a Guernsey fund, there are certain practical matters to bear in mind to ensure that the establishment and operation proceed smoothly.

Guernsey has emerged as Europe's leading jurisdiction for venture capital fund establishment, but what makes it so attractive to fund managers navigating today's challenging fundraising environment?

Over the past few years, we have seen a shake-up of the funds industry both offshore and onshore in Asia – with some onshore jurisdictions

A creditor owed money by a debtor who is owed money in turn by a Jersey company can get a court order for payment from the Jersey company direct to the creditor.

The Government of Jersey has today (12 June 2020) published its response to a consultation on the potential introduction of a general vertical arrangements block exemption, ...

Jersey property unit trusts (JPUTs) remain a popular choice of vehicle for investment and fund structures that hold UK real estate and we continue to see a steady flow of instructions to establish new JPUTs.

The Trusts (Amendment No. 5) (Jersey) Law 2012 ("Amendment No. 5") was approved by the Privy Council on 17 October 2012 and will take effect on 2 November 2012.

The OECD's Two-Pillar Solution to the global risks posed by base erosion and profit shifting in a digital economy ("Pillar Two") saw the introduction of global minimum tax rules designed...

In the Matter of the Estate of the Late Constantin Mattas [2024] JRC 068, the Royal Court of Jersey was asked to consider the construction and validity of a 1970s Jersey...

Briefing Summary:The Beneficial Ownership Act 2025 (the "BO Act") received Royal Assent on 28 September 2025 and is anticipated to come into force on or around 3 November 2025.

The National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pensions) Amendment Acts 2019, 2020 and 2021 together introduced extensive amendments to the National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pensions) Act 1998, most of which came into force ...

The Bermuda Monetary Authority has issued three major regulatory initiatives advancing Bermuda's digital asset framework, covering artificial intelligence governance, asset tokenisation clarity, and stablecoin usage in insurance and investment funds. These developments reflect Bermuda's commitment to maintaining a progressive, risk-based regulatory environment that balances innovation with consumer protection and financial stability.

On 9 September 2022, the BVI Financial Services Commission (the "Commission") circulated a draft Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2022 (the "Proposed VASP Bill") for consultation.

The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") is one of the leading offshore funds domiciles, attracting both investment funds and investment managers.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is the latest shiny toy in the investment fund universe, displacing even blockchain as the main focus of attention.