Guernsey court limits trustee tax error rule
The Guernsey Court of Appeal has made a key judgement on a rule that allows trustees to correct decisions they made on the basis that there were unintended consequences – often unforeseen taxes.
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European Wealth discovers liabilities at US acquisition target
Guernsey-based European Wealth Group’s $1.7bn acquisition of US broker Newbridge faces a fresh hurdle despite receiving regulatory approval.
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Landmark ruling restores confidence in Channel Island trusts
Confidence in the security of assets held in Jersey and Guernsey trusts has been restored following a recent ruling in the Privy Council, says Nick Robison, partner at law firm Babbé, which was involved in the case.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Guernsey Finance, AIC, Aviva
Guernsey Finance has hired a London representative to promote the island’s financial services industry, the Association of Investment Companies appoints a board director and Aviva Investors poaches from Standard Life.
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Guernsey trust company fined for regulatory failings
An investigation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission identified serious instances of governance and operational failings at Guernsey-based trust company Richmond Fiduciary Group, resulting in a fine of £45,500 ($64,759, €52,508).
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Public interest vs curiosity in an age of transparency
The distinction between legitimate public interest and sheer curiosity is an issue with a lot of pressure points. But all the legal protection in the world cannot put the genie back in the bottle once it gets out, Guernsey Finance’s Dominic Wheatley has warned.
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Guernsey sees green for financial services industry
Guernsey has launched a development strategy to champion “green investment”, in a move it hopes will position the island as the go to jurisdiction for green financial services.
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Head of UK tax evasion inquiry blasts offshore centres
The UK “should regard it as a matter of national shame that the crown dependencies and overseas territories that fly our flag give shelter to the wealth of the world’s financial elite”, HM Treasury sub-committee chair John Mann has said.
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StanChart Singapore hit with $5m fine for Guernsey transfers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) has fined Standard Chartered S$6.4m (£3.5m, $4.9m €3.9m) for breaches to anti-money laundering and countering the financial of terrorism following the transfer of trusts from Guernsey.
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PEOPLE MOVES: SJP, Guernsey Finance, Pensionhelp
St James’s Place hires a partner from Odyssey Asset Management, Guernsey Finance appoints a permanent representative in Hong Kong and Pensionhelp snares an ex-Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) heavyweight.
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Chinese conglomerate moves on Guernsey and London fund houses
A Chinese conglomerate with ambitions in the west has acquired a London-based asset manager and its Guernsey-based subsidiary.
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Guernsey Finance: ‘Not sure what more we’re supposed to do’
Guernsey Finance chief executive Dominic Wheatley is “not sure what more we’re expected to do” to help improve transparency in the fight against offshore tax evasion, he told International Adviser.