Economic Development has started a recruitment campaign for the chairman of an independent board that will oversee the Jersey Innovation Fund. The Government’s commitment to this initiative was recently confirmed when the States approved an initial capital injection of £5 million pounds. The Jersey Innovation Fund is an important element of the States of Jersey [...]
LLOYDS TSB’s Head of Corporate Banking, Simon Prescott, has been named Chartered Director of the Year by the Institute of Directors. Mr Prescott was presented with the award less than four months after becoming a chartered director, which is the highest qualification the Institute of Directors offers. ‘It’s an honour to receive this special award [...]
Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal services, has acted as Guernsey counsel for The Carlyle Group L.P, in relation to a significant investment into private hire and transport provider, Addison Lee. Addison Lee, one of the most established and well-known transportation and private hire businesses in London and the south-east of [...]
While the first quarter of 2013 saw the lowest number of deals in the offshore region since Q1 2008, the offshore M&A market has performed better than the global average, according to a report released today by Appleby, one of the world’s largest providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. The latest edition of [...]
Valuations, particularly in contentious cases, are becoming increasingly scrutinised and challenged in the current market, delegates heard at a recent seminar hosted by KPMG in the Channel Islands. The event, spear-headed by Head of Advisory, Ashley Pa…
HAWKSFORD director Julian Hayden was named ‘trustee of the year’ at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards in London. And the firm was runner up in the ‘trust company of the year’ category. ‘It was a fantastic night all round for Hawksford, we are absolutely delighted with the results and I am especially pleased for Julian, [...]
HAWKSFORD director Julian Hayden was named ‘trustee of the year’ at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards in London. And the firm was runner up in the ‘trust company of the year’ category. ‘It was a fantastic night all round for Hawksford, we are absolutely delighted with the results and I am especially pleased for Julian, [...]
While the history of the legal profession in Jersey dates back to the 14th Century, since at least the 18th Century, lawyers in Jersey have provided free or reduced cost legal assistance to those that do not have sufficient funds to access the Jersey l…
The Annual World Bonnag Championships are taking place this Friday, 24th of May at St James schoolrooms in Dalby. Starting at 7.30pm. All proceeds will be donated to the Agricultural Benevolent fund supporting Manx farmers who faced such loss during th…
Moore Stephens Isle of Man, leading providers of multi-sector accountancy, consultancy and wealth management services has been invited to speak at the Gibraltar Superyacht Forum 2013 on Thursday 6 June. Tim Shallcross, marketing supervisor, will be one…
Jersey Heritage will be hosting two pirate themed events next week, as they introduce a new event specifically for adults, providing a fascinating insight into the facts and fiction behind piracy. As well as the popular half-term children’s event which sees pirates take over the Maritime Museum from Wednesday 29 May to Sunday 2 June, [...]
The flagship event for Guernsey’s fiduciary sector, the STEP Guernsey Branch Annual Conference, takes place on Monday 24 June and looks set to tackle some of the major issues facing Guernsey as an international finance centre. The conference, ‘Threats to the Financial Environment’, is sponsored by Carey Olsen and is expected to attract 250 people [...]
Asset Risk Consultants (ARC) has appointed Paul Meader, an experienced and high profile portfolio manager, to launch the firm’s new fund solutions division. ARC has been providing risk management reporting to trustees and institutions for almost 20 years and the appointment of Mr Meader strengthens the company’s offering in the funds sector. Changes to international [...]
LLOYDS TSB is strengthening its Corporate team with the appointment of a new Relationship Director. Justin Snoxell brings with him 25 years’ experience in banking, all with the Lloyds Banking Group. ‘Justin will be responsible for some of our larger and more complex relationships across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man as well [...]
LLOYDS TSB is strengthening its Corporate team with the appointment of a new Relationship Director. Justin Snoxell brings with him 25 years’ experience in banking, all with the Lloyds Banking Group. ‘Justin will be responsible for some of our larger and more complex relationships across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man as well [...]
LLOYDS TSB is strengthening its Corporate team with the appointment of a new Relationship Director. Justin Snoxell brings with him 25 years’ experience in banking, all with the Lloyds Banking Group. ‘Justin will be responsible for some of our larger and more complex relationships across the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man as well [...]
THE new Co-op Locale at Sion in St John officially opens on Thursday 23 May 2013 and will be followed by a mini replica of a Co-op Locale for children to use in the play area at St John’s Church, following a donation from the Society. The new store in Sion will increase the number [...]
STAFF of local fiduciary firm Saffery Champness donned wigs yesterday (Wednesday 22 May) in support of children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent. The annual nationwide campaign has seen people across the UK wear wigs to raise vital funds and awareness for children with cancer and their families. Wig Wednesday was set up in 2011 and has [...]
Pregnant women are being advised to eat two food groups for which Jersey is renowned – high-quality fresh dairy products and fish – to ensure they have the right amount of iodine in their diet. Researchers say that an iodine deficiency during pregnancy may be lowering the intellect of some babies. A new study of [...]
A COMBINATION of Lloyds TSB staff and sunshine has helped Herm with some of its preparations for Britain in Bloom’s Champion of Champions competition. In recognition of its consistently high standards in the overall Britain in Bloom competition, Herm has been nominated for the Champion of Champions category along with four other communities across the [...]
A team of some of the best fell runners from the UK and Isle of Man smashed the course record in The Children’s Centre’s Race The Sun relay last Saturday (May 18). The event – organised by the Island’s leading charity for families and children and sponsored by Mann Made Group – involves teams running [...]
Cancer Research UK, Jersey committee, have been busy organising the 2013 Race For Life event. So far 741 women have signed up to the 5km event although the local committee hope to reach the target of 1,000 before race day. Celebrities in the UK have co…
Staff from Ashburton are rolling up their sleeves this week to spruce up Le Don Hilton at St. Ouen as part of their ongoing support of the National Trust for Jersey and their CSR activities. The first coat of paint went on yesterday and the job will be…
An intrepid team from Carey Olsen are sleeping rough overnight in the “haunted” Mirus Battery to raise money for two local charities. Seven staff, who work across the firm’s different practice groups, will start their night with a tour of the battery with local tour guide, Annette Henry. The battery is rumoured to be haunted [...]
You can now follow all the action from the Isle of Man TT Races via your mobile devices – as it happens – with the new free to download Isle of Man TT Races app, available from i-tunes and google play. With races now decided by fractions of seconds, you can follow the action as [...]
The Joey Dunlop Foundation, an Isle of Man Registered charity, has joined forces with the Isle of Man Post Office for the Isle of Man TT Festival. Isle of Man Post Office has issued special celebration products for Joey Dunlop’s achievements at the TT in collaboration with Honda, and also a 90th birthday sheet to [...]
GUERNSEY’S secondary schools are to benefit from a revamped education programme recently re-launched by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Following visits to the park and in-depth consultation with teachers from all the Channel Islands secondary schools, Durrell has updated its programmes tailored for 11 to 18 year old students. As a result an updated secondary school [...]
Businesses in the Channel Islands need to adapt their recruitment and retention strategies to align themselves with the changing attitudes of a new emerging workforce, according to a study completed recently by PwC. PwC’s ‘NexGen’ survey highlights that the ‘millennial’ generation of workers (those born between 1980 and 1995) would choose workplace flexibility, work-life balance [...]
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