United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 10 Apr 14
butterfield completes legis group acquisition
Butterfield Bank has completed its acquisition of Legis Groups Guernsey-based trust and corporate services business.
United Kingdom | 8 Apr 14
iom moves to reform trust law
Isle of Man lawmakers have taken the first steps towards amending the island's trust laws, in order to become more competitive with rival jurisdictions, many of which have reformed their own trust legislation in recent years.
United Kingdom | 8 Apr 14
jersey reviewing its policy of not allowing banks
Jersey's Government is currently reviewing a long-standing policy whereby only banks that are in "the world's top 500" are permitted to operate on the island, citing changes in the international banking environment that it says have made this now possible "without undue risk" exposure.
United Kingdom | 7 Apr 14
many advisers failing to disclose fees fca
Almost 60% of firms are failing to give clients clear, upfront information on how much their financial advice will cost, according to a report from the FCA.
United Kingdom | 3 Apr 14
giba appoints former states economist
The Guernsey International Business Association has appointed a former States of Guernsey economist, who resigned following legal troubles, as its first paid technical consultant.