Local time in Guernsey 00:46 BST

WELCOME TO GUERNSEY

The Island is widely recognised as one of the world's premier international finance centres, having a unique mix of talent, independence and natural assets which has enabled financial services to flourish for almost 50 years. 

Island overview

A GROUNDBREAKING IMAGE

Guernsey has introduced the world's first image rights legislation. Video footage from the London launch event outlines how the legislation can be used to manage and protect the image and brand of high-profile individuals such as sports stars and celebrities.

View the videos

FOUNDATIONS - ANOTHER FIDUCIARY OPTION

Guernsey's much-heralded Foundations Law came into force earlier this year adding another string to the bow of tools available to help with structuring for wealth preservation and generation.

The case for Guernsey foundations

CLEANTECH FUND DOMICILE

Guernsey's experience and expertise in the funds sector is seeing the Island increasingly emerge as a favoured destination for funds investing in the cleantech space and it is also well placed to assist with new cleantech projects looking for finance.

Cleantech and funds in Guernsey

THE LEADER IN NON-UK LSE LISTINGS

Guernsey remains home to more non-UK entities listed on the London Stock Exchange than any other international finance centre.

Listings leader

Latest Figures

Bank Deposits
£90bn
Funds
£277bn
Fiduciary Licensees
150

Captives & Cells
761

KEY FACTS

  • £90bn deposits held in Guernsey
  • 32 licensed banks
  • Services offered range from retail banking and deposit taking through to private wealth management

Find out more...

KEY FACTS

  • 150 full corporate licensees
  • Ranging from large organisations to independent, boutique operations
  • New Foundations legislation
  • World-first Image Rights legislation

Find out more...

KEY FACTS

  • £277bn under management
  • Five-year growth more than 100%
  • 860 Guernsey-domiciled funds
  • Total value of private equity funds - £80bn

Find out more...

KEY FACTS

  • Largest captive domicile in Europe
  • Fourth biggest in the world
  • More than 760 licensed international insurance entities
  • Pioneer of PCC legislation
  • Not after Solvency II equivalence

Find out more...

KEY FACTS

  • Niche, innovative products and services
  • £87bn under management
  • Widest range of asset management and stockbroking solutions 

Find out more...

KEY FACTS

  • One-stop shop for film finance
  • Expertise in structuring solutions
  • Innovative IP/image rights legislation
  • Cutting edge IT offering - virtual studio

Find out more...

KEY FACTS

  • Funds focused on sustainable developments
  • Captive expertise offers alternative insurance solutions
  • World-leading IP environment

Find out more...

Business Directory


Provider Focus

Carey Group

Carey Group is an international financial services company employing over 150 staff working from nine EU and non EU jurisdictions. Our heritage dates back to 1968 when we established Carey Trustees Limited,…

Find out more »

Newsletter Sign-up







Events Diary

SuperReturn Asia

17 Sep 2013 to  19 Sep 2013
Over 800 attendees including 220+ LPs gather annually in Hong Kong to discuss and evaluate Asian...
Read more »

InvestHedge Forum 2013

24 Sep 2013 to  25 Sep 2013
The InvestHedge Forum promises to offer the ultimate self-help guide to hedge fund investing. Th...
Read more »

BVCA North Africa & Middle East

27 Sep 2013
The industry in North Africa and the Middle East has been steadily growing over the past few yea...
Read more »