Opportunities and risks for the funds sector in 2022

What lies ahead for the investment funds industry over the next year? Jo Peacegood and Stephen Rouxel, Chair and Vice Chair of the Guernsey Investment & Funds Association respectively, share a few predictions, and what it will mean for Guernsey.
Jo Peacegood
There is a significant amount of global capital available for investment which means the funds market continues to grow globally. We have seen the statistics from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) in 2021 and the sector continues to thrive.

Migrating your funds to Guernsey – an on-island view

There are a number of compelling reasons why fund managers across the globe are looking to redomicile their funds. Here, fund practitioners in Guernsey give their view as to why they are receiving enquiries about migration… Martin Scott, Head of Sanne Guernsey
Over the past 12 months, Guernsey has seen a noticeable increase in enquiries from asset managers looking to migrate their fund structures from other jurisdictions. Indeed, here at Sanne, we have received several enquiries from fund managers who either have migrated or are considering redomiciling to Guernsey.

FC4S report shows Guernsey’s high performance as a sustainable finance centre

WE ARE GUERNSEY, and indeed Guernsey Green Finance, were honoured to be one of the contributors of funding to the fourth annual State of Play Report from the United Nations Financial Centres for Sustainability Network (FC4S).
‘Leading Financial Centres Stepping Up Sustainability Action’ was the result of FC4S’ annual assessment programme. Its findings identified several key areas where more focus is needed to underpin progress around the sustainable finance agenda.

Focus on Facilitation & Collaboration for 2022 Industry Update

This year’s Guernsey Finance Industry Update will give attendees the opportunity to see how the promotional agency for the finance sector represents industry – and works together as a team.

Titled ‘Facilitation and Collaboration’ the update will cover a range of topics on its operations, both internally and externally. It will also feature updates by the heads of Guernsey’s industry representative bodies – Guernsey Investment & Funds Association, Guernsey Association of Trustees, Guernsey International Insurance Association and Guernsey Association of Pension Providers.