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Trust and wealth management group reports strong growth
02/21/2012
The Minerva Trust and Corporate Services group has seen its long-standing connections with a now booming India contribute to its performance.

Russian Duma Ratifies Cypriot DTA Protocol
02/21/2012
The Protocol revising the agreement was signed in October 2010 and was swiftly ratified in Cyprus but has only just completed Russian ratification procedures.

Moore Stephens Isle of Man announce director appointment
02/21/2012
Previously the firm’s VAT manager, Grant works across the Trust and Company and Consultancy departments. A former VAT and customs officer, he joined Moore Stephens in 2007 specifically to provide guidance to clients on VAT and import/export matters.

Irish Stock Exchange and Malta Stock Exchange launch the European Wholesale Securities Market
02/21/2012
The EWSM will offer issuers and arrangers of wholesale fixed-income debt securities access to an EU regulated market1 and is supported by the expertise of a dedicated listing agency service.

Skipton International announces record profits for 2011
02/21/2012
Growth in its mortgage business across both Guernsey and Jersey was reported as a significant factor behind the strong trading figures.

Legis Group appoints experienced fund director
02/21/2012
Prior to joining Legis Group he was a director of the fund and commercial business at Carey Group

Kleinwort Benson wins admin business for high profile €200 million Russian fund
02/21/2012
Kleinwort Benson has been appointed administrator for a landmark €200 million fund that aims to invest in clean energy technology projects in a bid to boost Russia’s economy.

Collas Crill is fastest growing offshore law firm according to The Lawyer
02/21/2012
Collas Crill managing partner Jason Romer said: “Recognition of our growth by market commentators such as The Lawyer is a key endorsement of our strategy to expand and develop in Jersey, Guernsey and internationally to provide clients with greater s

The Vickers effect
02/20/2012
Liz Salecka weighs up the implications for the Channel Islands’ banking sector.

Senior hire for Credit Suisse in Jersey
02/20/2012
He has 10 years of experience in the financial services industry in the UK and Jersey. He started his career with HSBC in Scotland before joining Santander UK in 2006, where he held the position of Senior Private Banker.

PwC Channel Islands Boosts Jersey Tax and Advisory Businesses
02/17/2012
PwC Channel Islands has announced a trio of managerial promotions in Jersey as part of its strategy to manage growth in its business advisory services and expand its tax capabilities for private and corporate clients in 2012.

RBC Wealth reaches 50-year mark of operations in Jersey
02/17/2012
Royal Trust Company of Canada – later acquired by Royal Bank of Canada in 1993 – was among the first foreign financial institutions to set up in Jersey when it opened its David Place office in September 1962.

Twelve jobs are saved as firms take on Horizon Group business
02/17/2012
The nine staff currently at the Horizon Group will join the Jersey Trust Company Group, while three others will move to Spearpoint.

Carey Olsen (CI) ranked leading law firm for private client work
02/17/2012
The law firm is the only Channel Islands law firm to rank as a leading firm in both Guernsey and Jersey.

Jersey’s first Private Placement Fund is Launched
02/17/2012
It is the promoter’s third Jersey investment vehicle and is designed to provide investors with diversified exposure to smaller European real estate assets.

Active Group announces senior appointments in Jersey
02/16/2012
Mark Hill has been promoted to Managing Director of Active Services (Jersey) Limited.

Former Chancellor to speak at Guernsey Funds Forum 2012
02/15/2012
The Guernsey Funds Forum is growing in stature every year to the extent that it is now considered an essential event in the calendar of many key investment fund decision makers in London.

KPMG in the Channel Islands positive about the outlook for the mergers and acquisitions market
02/14/2012
In 2011 KPMG in the Channel Islands, one of the ‘big four’ leading advisory and accountancy services groups, assisted with 15 sizeable transactions in the fiduciary and fund administration sectors.

RBS ends Channel Island personal banking services
02/14/2012
The bank said the change would happen over the next 18 months.

Guernsey Film to showcase the simple life
02/13/2012
Guernsey and UK industry experts will be presenting at a seminar in London next month to showcase the Island’s credentials in providing a ‘one-stop shop’ for coordinating the financial aspects involved with film making.