UK International Pensions Seminar

London
18 September 2024
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UK International Pensions Seminar

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18 September 2024
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Gain access to expertise on Guernsey's pension offerings from our specialist delegation in London.

The delegation will host a joint seminar with Stephenson Harwood, moderated by James Quarmby, on Wednesday 18 September which will cover trends in international pension schemes.
Other discussions include the increasing globalisation of business, increasing international pension needs, and what Guernsey has to offer as a secure, safe and stable jurisdiction of substance. 
The event takes place at 12 Hay Hill, Mayfair, London.
Registration, networking and light lunch from 13:00. The seminar starts at 14:00 and finishes at 18:10, when guests are invited to drinks and networking.
For more information on the seminar, please contact Jodie London.  

Roadshow Supporters

International Pensions Seminar - Wednesday 18 September 2024
13:00
Registration and Light Lunch
14:00
Welcome Address and Introduction
Jo Kitcat Photo
Jo Kitcat
UK Business Development Representative
Guernsey Finance
14:10
International pension schemes, the legacy and future trends
Estella Bogira Photo
Estella Bogira
Partner, London 
Stephenson Harwood LLP
14:40
Pensions in the Middle East - an evolving landscape
Kiersten Lucas Photo
Kiersten Lucas
Partner, Dubai 
Stephenson Harwood LLP
Alastair Glover Photo
Alastair Glover
Partner, Dubai
Stephenson Harwood LLP
15:10
Guernsey International Pensions: a world of flexibilities
Anna Gray Photo
Anna Gray
Director
BWCI Group
15:40
Guernsey Legislation Update
Chris Hards Photo
Chris Hards
Managing Associate -
Ogier
16:10
Coffee break and networking
16:40
How to extract in a tax efficient way from international pension schemes
Fenner Moeran KC Photo
Fenner Moeran KC
Barrister
Wilberforce Chambers
17:10
External factors that could affect IPPs
Emily Osborne Photo
Emily Osborne
Partner, London 
Stephenson Harwood LLP
17:40
Panel discussion moderated by James Quarmby
James Quarmby Photo
James Quarmby
Partner, London
Stephenson Harwood LLP
Anton Seatter Photo
Anton Seatter
Senior Director -
JTC Group
Rex Cowley Photo
Rex Cowley
Director and Co-founder -
Overseas Trust and Pension
18:10
Closing Remarks
Jo Kitcat Photo
Jo Kitcat
UK Business Development Representative
Guernsey Finance
18:15
Networking Drinks
20:15
Event Close
Speaker

Rex Cowley

Director and Co-founder - Overseas Trust and Pension

Rex Cowley is a Director and Co-founder of the specialist personal and employee benefits provider Overseas Trust and Pension. He has over 30 years of experience in global financial services and is recognised for his pioneering work in the international pensions sector. He is a published author on this sector and has chaired master classes and delivered keynote addresses at retirement forums in cities including London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Cape Town. Rex has worked or consulted for firms including JP Morgan, Royal Bank of Canada, Fleming, Close Brothers, Prudential and Old Mutual and has consulted on the development of pension legislation in territories including the Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Jersey and Guernsey.

Independently recognised in the top 100 most influential people in global financial services in 2018 and 2019 for his significant contribution to the development of the international pension sector, he holds professional and academic qualifications from institutions including the Charted Institute for Securities and Investment and holds a Master’s in Law from the University of Salford UK, an Advanced Post Grad in international tax from Thomas Jefferson Schools of Law USA, and a Master’s of Science from the University of South Wales. 

Speaker

Anna Gray

Director BWCI Group

Anna is a director within BWCI's Guernsey fiduciary business. Her extensive experience in the pensions and trust industry commenced with over 15 years practising as a lawyer in the UK and subsequently Guernsey during which she worked with all types of domestic and international pension arrangements. She has also worked as a regulator in both jurisdictions and as a director of a Guernsey pension fiduciary business. Anna has been a member of the committee of the Guernsey Association of Pension Providers and its sub-committees and also presents on international pensions training courses. 

Speaker

Chris Hards

Managing Associate - Ogier

Chris is a managing associate in the Ogier private wealth team and advises on all aspects of trust and foundation law to individuals, fiduciaries and other service providers. Chris also has experience in advising on international pensions and the application of UK taxation to offshore individuals, corporates and trust structures. 

Speaker

Jo Kitcat

UK Business Development Representative Guernsey Finance
Jo joined the Guernsey Finance team in November 2021 as the agency’s UK representative on the ground in London, to maintain the island’s already strong relationship with the UK. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, primarily in business development roles. Jo has been responsible for building business relationships in various regions including UK, Switzerland, USA and Asia, and has also played a role in developing business with global financial institutions, particularly from an asset management perspective.
Speaker

Anton Seatter

Senior Director - JTC Group

Anton is a Senior Director in JTC's Employer Solutions business, based in London. He has over 25 years' experience of working with multinational employers on all aspects of their workplace retirement and savings needs for their international assignees, expat populations and local headcount in jurisdictions where there is limited retirement provision.

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