Guernsey says it is well positioned to deal with tax issues coming its way.

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has announced the formation of its Channel Islands Working Group (CIWG).

Hassans International Law Firm is delighted to announce that it has recently become the first Gibraltar member of the International Financial Centres (IFC) Forum.

The fund industry in Guernsey remains solid and is attracting new promoters despite a small decline in the level of fund assets serviced locally, according to new research.

It is no great secret that the global financial crisis has had a severe negative impact on the property market.

The importance of Asia, its growing dominance of global financial assets – and its role as an engine of growth for the world economy, is reflected in the region's strong links with the Cayman Islands financial services industry, particularly Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, all key export markets for Cayman financial product.

Although that process is often ultimately very helpful, the manner in which that investigation is conducted is very often given far less thought than it deserves.

Delegates at the upcoming Guernsey Funds Masterclass in London will hear of the opportunities that will exist for the UK in the future despite the current Brexit-fuelled uncertainty.

Guernsey's funds industry goes back over 30 years when the first retail unit trusts were established.

Guernsey's intention to operate a dual regime for the distribution of funds into both EU and non-EU countries in response to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), has been met positively by fund managers in the US.

Peter Niven, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance – the promotional agency for the Island’s finance industry, explains why the jurisdiction continues to prove attractive to MENA managers.

A rise in high value real estate and private equity funds targeting UK, continental European and global assets have been structured through Jersey in recent months, providing evidence of Jersey’s growing appeal as an alternative investment funds domicile.

This is a challenging situation for the BVI and its 30,000 residents, and our priority continues to be the well-being of all residents who remain in the BVI and those who are affected by the damage caused by Hurricane Irma.

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

Guernsey's funds industry has enjoyed a positive and diverse year, according to the latest edition of the Guernsey Fund Report.

Mossack Fonseca, the law firm involved in the Panama Papers scandal, was closed, but the scandal's impact on the legal profession endures.

Guernsey has signed a Double Taxation Arrangement (DTA) with Hong Kong.

Gavin Farrell, Partner at Mourant Ozanne, discusses the merits of Guernsey as an alternative hedge fund jurisdiction. Originally published in the HFM Week Guernsey Special Report, June 2011.

This briefing provides a concise outline of the regulation of investment funds in Guernsey and an overview of the structures available in Guernsey and their tax treatment.

On 6 December 2013, after a period of consultation with industry practitioners, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority – the Islands’ financial regulator – released its Statement of Guidance for Regulated Mutual Funds.