Guernsey

United Kingdom | 10 Jul 12

Guernsey Finance, the marketing arm of Guernseys financial services industry, has responded to a UK television programme which referred to Guernsey as a tax haven used for tax avoidance purposes by UK companies by suggesting that the programmes creators had failed to fully understand the way the investment model in question actually worked.

United Kingdom | 9 Jul 12

Two top officials at HM Revenue & Customs are being linked to companies that have sought to use offshore structures to avoid UK tax, or which advised clients on stamp duty avoidance.

Europe | 3 Jul 12

The number of international insurance entities licensed in Guernsey grew by 52 during the first five months of this year.

Europe | 27 Jun 12

The chairman of the Malta Financial Services Authority has denied that a wave of QROP schemes are planning to relocate to the jurisdiction.

Profiles & Comment | 18 Jun 12

The Channel Islands are facing some significant headwinds, with the loss of tax export breaks and a clampdown on QROPS to name but two. Will Jackson explores how the jurisdictions are faring.