Guernsey News, 28 October 2009 – The Royal Bank of Scotland International (RBS International) has announced the appointment of Rob Girard as Island Director in Guernsey covering both the RBS International and NatWest brands which are the Group’s main operating franchises in Guernsey.
In his new role, Rob will head up the Corporate Banking business in [...]
Isle News, 26 October 2009 – Collins Stewart Fund Management (“CSFM”) today launches the Collins Stewart Alternative Strategies Fund.
With a target return objective of consistent absolute returns of approximately 6-10% per annum, the fund has daily dealing with no lock up periods or redemption penalties. It is a UCITS compliant fund of UCITS III funds [...]
Isle News, 26 October 2009 – Guernsey Finance – the promotional agency for the Island’s finance industry internationally – is to update stakeholders on its planned activity for 2010.
Peter Niven, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, will host the event from 4pm on Wednesday 4 November at the OGH Hotel.
“It is important for us to hold [...]
Isle News, 26 October 2009 – A BOLD new look for Orchard was the focus of attention at a gathering of media and business people this week.
Street buskers greeted party-goers heading for The Gallery, Mansell Street, to join staff from the company, which specialises in PR, event management and media training, for the launch of [...]
Isle News, 22 October 2009 – SOCIAL media expert Andy Gibson enlightened 20 Channel Islands communications professionals at seminars organised in Guernsey and Jersey by the CI group of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Mr Gibson is a social entrepreneur, campaigner and consultant specialising in the social uses of technology. He is the author of [...]
Isle News, 22 October 2009 – Britain’s most entertaining female after-dinner speaker is set to address islanders at one of Guernsey’s foremost awards evenings.
The Garenne Group, one of the team of sponsors of the Guernsey Awards for Achievement 2009, has confirmed that Frances Edmonds will be the keynote speaker at the forthcoming Gala Evening. An [...]
Isle News, 21 October 2009 – Young Enterprise companies are set to benefit from a range of expertise and advice this year thanks to growing support from local businesses.
Nine new advisors have joined the scheme for 2009/2010 and they bring with them experience from a variety of industries ranging from finance and accountancy to media [...]
Isle News, 21 October 2009 – A leading banker with more than 50 years’ experience was honoured with a champagne reception last week (Thursday 15 October) following his retirement.
The event was organised by Butterfield for its former Chairman Graham Brooks, who joined the company’s Guernsey operation in 1989.
Alison Toussaint, a former colleague who joined Butterfield [...]
Isle News, 20 October 2009 – THE Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) lunch time and evening lectures are back after a break for the summer, sponsored by Collins Stewart Wealth Management.
Bart Peerless (Partner) and Piers Master (Associate) of Charles Russell LLP and Russell Clark (Deputy Managing Partner) of Carey Olsen will share their [...]
Isle News, 19 October 2009 – KPMG is continuing to invest in young professionals despite the economic downturn.
A 17-strong intake of trainee accountants has recently started training with the firm and KPMG is delighted to announce the support of another bursary student this year.
Former Ladies College pupil Sophie Ferreira, 18, will be supported financially by KPMG [...]
