Originally designed for use in the captive insurance sector, the protected cell company has established itself as a go-to-solution for myriad of different uses in the 25 years since its creation. Here, Guernsey non-executive director Joe Truelove explores some of those uses. 2022 is the 25th anniversary of the introduction of protected cell companies (PCCs) in Guernsey.
A Miami-based charity that helps children with special needs has received a boost from WE ARE GUERNSEY. Chief Executive Rupert Pleasant was in the United States was recently an attendee at the FPA of Miami International Symposium: Investment in US Real Estate by Foreign Investors, as part of WE ARE GUERNSEY’S promotional work in the region. At the event, Rupert connected with Marisa Casablanca, Partner at US law firm Akerman.
In a fast changing world with rapid shifts taking place in every aspect of business and society, what steps can Guernsey take to secure a vibrant and positive future for all its citizens? As a futurist, it may come as no surprise that I believe envisaging Guernsey’s future requires a foresight-driven, knowledge-based, and innovation-centred approach to drive sustainable development and growth. In the face of disruption and uncertainty, the approach must lay the foundations for a range of ‘possible futures.’ So what are some of the forces that Guernsey can harness to help shape a positive future? Here I explore five key forces of change, and the associated actions Guernsey can implement to take advantage of them.
Foodtech and alternative protein investor Synthesis Capital has chosen to launch its debut fund as a Guernsey Green Fund. Synthesis Capital Fund I LP’s final close had commitments in excess of US$300 million. The pioneering fund, which will look to back technology solutions that will help global food system and environmental challenges, was oversubscribed and has attracted investment from institutional investors, corporate partners, family offices and high-net-worth angel investors.
Investment managers in South Africa continue to be attracted by the opportunity to reinvest outside of the country and to encourage capital from overseas institutions and high-net-worth individuals into the country – and are finding that Guernsey investment funds are the perfect fit for their ambitions. In his latest Business Development blog, WE ARE GUERNSEY South Africa Representative Grant McLeod takes us through the agency’s latest roadshow in the region, when the delegation shared these messages and generated further opportunities for the island..