Jersey has never had, contrary to the belief held by some, banking secrecy enshrined in statute. It does have a statutory regime of data protection and client confidentiality is, of course, an important principle and fundamental to the relationship between banker and client.

Financial technology is already well established in Jersey, and firms are embedding technological solutions which enhance their products and services, increase efficiencies...

Jersey is not part of the EU, however EU sanctions are brought into force in Jersey by way of domestic legislation.

This guide to Jersey's private client sector includes commentary on tax, trusts, foundations and private wealth structures used within the jurisdiction...

Jersey Finance has acknowledged the publication today (24 July) of the most recent assessment of Jersey's capability to combat financial crime undertaken by MONEYVAL...

The States of Jersey adopted Companies (Amendment No 12) (Jersey) Law 202_ (Amendment No 12) on 21 January 2026. CJL 1991 has not been amended by primary legislation since 2014 and Amendment No 12 is an extensive package of modifications to CJL 1991 which enhance the ease of use of Jersey companies and will be welcomed by clients and their advisers.

Following the recent update from our Guernsey colleagues on the introduction of lasting or enduring powers of attorney, the Jersey Government has recently launched a consultation...

Currently, the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the “Code”), which is issued by the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers of the UK (the “Panel”), applies to offers made for public companies incorporated in Jersey if either their shares are listed on a regulated market in the UK or on any stock exchange in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man or if they are considered by the Panel to have their place of central management and control in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man (and applicati

The Limited Liability Companies (LLC) Law is expected to come into force in early 2019 and is designed to allow fund managers and investors to use a LLC structure which they will be familiar with from the US and certain other international finance centres.

Jersey adopted the Financial Services (Disclosure and Provision of Information) (Jersey) Law 2020 (Disclosure Law) on 14 July 2020 and registered it in the Royal Court of Jersey on 23 October 2020

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

Recent reports in the press suggest that, after a three year information gathering process, Lloyds Banking Group has frozen the accounts of approximately 8,000 clients in Jersey.

The United Kingdom government has recently finished a first round of consultation on a proposed new regime allowing overseas companies to re-domicile to the UK.

An increasing number of fund managers are establishing a physical presence in Jersey. In fact, a number of globally recognised fund managers in the hedge...

Since the introduction of the FSB Codes and related changes to the funds legislation in Jersey, in most cases, a Jersey entity that wishes to carry on Fund Services Business in relation to a publicly-offered non-Jersey fund will be able to do so entirely under its FS Law registration acting in accordance with the FSB Codes.

Christopher Griffin, Emma German and Holly Brown have authored the Jersey chapter of Global Legal Insight's fourth edition guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation.

This guide to Jerseys private client sector includes commentary on tax, trusts foundations and private wealth structures used within the jurisdiction including charitable or philanthropic structures.

Digitisation in the asset management sector continues to evolve. According to a survey from Calastone, 67% of US managers expect to have tokenised offerings within the next 12 months.

Ogier funds partner Simon Schilder believes the growth, and continuing confidence in the sector, is influenced by ESMA's recommendation about the extension of the AIFMD marketing passport to Jersey.

Jersey has established itself as a sophisticated offshore financial centre with robust legal frameworks for combating fraud and recovering assets. This comprehensive guide examines how Jersey's unique hybrid legal system, combining Norman customary law with modern English procedural approaches, provides powerful remedies including freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal relief, and cross-jurisdictional mechanisms to prevent the island from becoming a safe haven for fraudulent proceeds.