Tag: Fiona Le Poidevin
Chinese Ambassador pledges to work with Guernsey
The Chinese ambassador to the UK has pledged to work with Guernsey on a range of initiatives which could be of mutual benefit to the two jurisdictions. His Excellency Liu Xiaoming spent four days in Guernsey last week. During the visit he pledged to assist with a number of initiatives that Guernsey has been developing [...]
Guernsey Funds Forum 2013 approaches
There is just a week to go until this year’s Guernsey Funds Forum in London. The event, which will examine the future shape of the global funds industry, will be held at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel on Thursday 2 May. It will culminate in a keynote debate featuring industry experts Nigel Vooght, PwC’s Global [...]
200+ hear Guernsey’s position on AIFMD
More than 200 fund managers and advisers attended a Guernsey AIFMD Masterclass in London this week to hear how the Island’s plans for a dual regulatory regime mean it is perfectly positioned to continue to service clients in the wake of the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). Held at the Grand Connaught Rooms [...]
Guernsey Funds Forum 2013 goes back to the future
This year’s Guernsey Funds Forum in London will examine the future shape of the global funds industry and ask whether the return of investor confidence will change the dynamics of the sector. The event will be held at the Grange St Paul’s Hotel in London on Thursday 2 May and will culminate in a keynote [...]
Seminar set to help managers navigate AIFMD
Funds experts from Guernsey and the UK are set to take to the stage in London to help fund managers and their advisers navigate the EU’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). The panellists will look at how publication of the final Level 2 rules at the end of last year means that fund managers [...]
Guernsey signs DTA with Singapore & TIEA with Brazil
Guernsey today signed a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Singapore and a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Brazil. Peter Harwood, Chief Minister of Guernsey, signed the agreements on behalf of the Government of Guernsey during a series of meetings in London. The DTA was signed by Singapore’s High Commissioner to the UK, T Jasudasen. [...]
Guernsey remains the leader in non-UK listings, shows LSE data
Guernsey remains the domicile of incorporation for more non-UK entities listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) than any other jurisdiction globally, according to figures from the market authority. LSE data shows that at the end of December 2012 there were 122 Guernsey-incorporated entities listed on either the Main Market, the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), [...]
Guernsey’s image rights legislation showcased at London seminar
A full house of IP, sports and entertainment lawyers, as well as agents, accountants and brand managers, attended a presentation in London yesterday evening showcasing the benefits of Guernsey’s unique image rights legislation. Nearly 200 delegates heard how the legislation – the first of its kind in the world – can be used to manage [...]
World’s first image rights legislation examined at London seminar
An insight into the capabilities of the world’s first image rights legislation will be provided at a London seminar later this month. Leading industry figures have been confirmed as panellists for the event which will explore how Guernsey’s unique legislation, which came into force at the start of December, can be used to manage and [...]
Guernsey’s foundations legislation now in force
The Guernsey foundations law came into effect today. The legislation, which was approved by the Privy Council in mid-December and registered in Guernsey’s Royal Court yesterday, is now in force and the Guernsey Registry will be accepting applications from tomorrow [9 January]. Fiona Le Poidevin, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, said: “It’s extremely pleasing to [...]
