Digital marketing strategist, Jon Pollard of leading London-based brand agency, BrocklebankPenn, will address the next Digital Jersey event on Thursday 24th May at the Grand Hotel. Formerly Head of Digital at International agency Gyro, Jon’s role as Director of Digital Strategy at BrocklebankPenn se...
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By Kirsten Morel on
18 May 2012
The impact of matrimonial and criminal law on trusts and trust assets will be the subject of two AO Hall breakfast seminars.AO Hall group partner Paul Buckle will look at how trustees can protect assets when a trust is affected is by a divorce or if the assets are discovered to be the proceeds of a ...
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18 May 2012
Tech savvy islanders are downloading more via their home broadband connections than the average UK household, according to communications firm, Sure. This trend is only set to increase in the coming years, confirming the need for unlimited broadband plans as the Internet becomes more of a focus in o...
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By Kirsten Morel on
18 May 2012
Building on the successful strategic partnership with UK Israel Business, the Minister for Economic Development, Senator Alan Maclean, is leading a trade delegation to Israel next week for a packed three day itinerary of meetings with leading e-commerce organisations.
The delegation that will inclu...
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By Orchid Communications on
18 May 2012
The development of Guernsey’s first Skills Strategy has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a very strong private sector team to help implement the strategy.
The full Skills Guernsey Implementation Group has now been formed, with five individuals from the business world taking their ...
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18 May 2012
Four local businesses have been chosen as the finalists for the Young Business Group’s Bill Green Award.
The short-listed companies are Livingroom (estate agents), Ecoscreed (flooring), The Learning Company (training agency) and Two Degrees North (design and advertising agency) who best met the cri...
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By Orchard PR on
18 May 2012
Jersey’s pioneering role in developing a strong judicial and regulatory framework is enabling it to continue attracting compliant and high quality private client business, according to panelists at a conference held in London this week.
An expert panel of speakers at the Jersey Finance Annual Londo...
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By Crystal PR on
18 May 2012
Guernsey Finance, the promotional agency for the Island’s finance industry, has been named as one of the 50 most influential organisations working within the Middle Eastern and North African funds industry.
Leading trade magazine, MENA Fund Manager, has included its Power 50 within issue 32 of the ...
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By Orchard PR on
18 May 2012
The Back to Work Employment Grant Scheme has been launched to encourage employers to take on people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more.The £2.5 million scheme is being funded by the Back to Work programme and will provide financial assistance to employers who employ someone who has been ...
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18 May 2012
Nominations are open for the 2012 Jersey Construction Council Awards – and thanks to two additions to this year's judging line-up, the awards promise to be more accessible, professional and independent than ever.
JeCC Awards Chairman Steve Jewell said that following the sell-out success of the 201...
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By Image Group on
17 May 2012
In March 2011, local businessman, former body builder and entrepreneur Zef Eisenberg sold the
company that he had started with just £3,000 – Maximuscle – to GlaxoSmithKline for
£162million; the biggest ever investment in the sports nutrition sector. Instead of taking a long
sabbatical to contempl...
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By Guernsey Event Company on
17 May 2012
Sales of the Jersey Pass, which gives free entry to 17 of the Island's most popular visitor attractions, are already up by over 50 per cent on last year, according to Jersey Tourism.The Jersey Pass is a sightseeing ticket which, as well as providing an affordable and cost-effective way of visiting n...
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By Guy Le Maistre, ExposurePR on
17 May 2012
Cost of breakup if planned might be only $300 billion but might be nearer to $1 trillion if unplanned.I told the Greek government two years ago in Athens that they had no option but to default and devalue. At the time this was an unusual view and I was attacked on prime time Greek TV by the leader o...
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17 May 2012
Innovar Ltd are delighted to announce that they will be running a one day CPD Forecasting and Budgeting seminar in Jersey on the Tuesday 26th June, suitable for all accountants or finance professionals involved in business planning.
Innovar Ltd are the planning experts. We have helped hundreds of or...
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By Innovar on
17 May 2012
DPZ Capital in Jersey has continued its strategic growth plan with the appointment of a senior business development specialist. The independent investment and wealth management firm is pursuing a dynamic development programme that has at its core consistent and measurable performance by a team of hi...
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By Orchid Communications on
16 May 2012
Nicira , the network virtualization company, today announced that Calligo , a full-service cloud service provider based in the Channel Islands, has adopted Nicira’s Network Virtualization Platform (NVP) to support its customers in the offshore industries in the region. Calligo is using NVP to make t...
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By Bite Communications on
16 May 2012
IT service provider Itex has won the Best Customer Service of the year award at the 2012 Egaming Review (EGR) B2B Awards Event.
The results were announced at the awards night held at Wembley Stadium on Thursday 10 May attended by a large number of industry specialists in betting and gaming software,...
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By Trish Grover on
16 May 2012
As part of the Dolan Hotel Group’s ongoing investment in Jersey’s tourism industry, they are proud to announce the opening of the new Somerville Hotel Superior Garden Rooms, three luxury summer garden suites enjoying their own private sun terrace located within the hotel grounds overlooking St Aubin...
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By Orchid Communications on
16 May 2012
Ogier have announced that they have been awarded the International Law Firm of the Year award for Europe, Middle East and Asia in the recent Citywealth awards. The Citywealth Magic Circle Awards are an established presence in the wealth calendar and bring together the elite of advisors in the wealth...
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By Ogier on
16 May 2012
The Board of Guernsey Finance has announced today that Fiona Le Poidevin, the current Deputy Chief Executive, will take over as Chief Executive from Peter Niven with effect from 30 June. Mr Niven has been with Guernsey Finance since 2006 and will continue to act in a part time consultancy role with ...
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By Orchard PR on
16 May 2012
Broadcast journalist Nick Ross will moderate this year’s Guernsey Institute of Directors annual debate which will take place on Thursday 4 October at Beau Sejour.
Tickets for the event go on sale on Wednesday 23 May - in previous years all 500 seats have been sold within a few hours.
Panellists wil...
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By Orchard PR on
16 May 2012
RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), has once again been recognised by industry peers for service excellence, winning two awards at the 2012 Citywealth Magic Circle Awards.
RBC Wealth Management’s British Isles Trust and Fiduciary Services business was named Trus...
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By Greentarget on
16 May 2012
Calligo today announced the formal launch of their
comprehensive cloud services and products for the Channel Islands. The company is
providing a unique set of offshore focused cloud services, these new offerings will allow
organisations within the Channel Islands the ability to transform their bu...
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By Calligo on
16 May 2012
Two performance coaches who met through Twitter have just made an incredible offer to help companies in Guernsey and Jersey. Laura Duquemin (pictured) of Aspire, based in Guernsey and David Finney of The Energy of Conversation, based in London are offering Free Introductory Training in either ISO 26...
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By Aspire on
15 May 2012
Friday 18 May marks 30 years of operating for Insurance Corporation of the Channel Islands.
Insurance Corporation founder and chairman, Peter Walpole, established the company in Guernsey in 1982 with a share capital of just £500,000 and a vision to offer insurance that was suited to island-living. T...
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By Langlois Robertshaw & Delbridge on
15 May 2012
Collas Crill's growing strength in employment law is recognised in the new edition of Chambers Europe.
The Channel Islands law firm is challenging Jersey's biggest employment law practices as the only band 2 firm listed and with plaudits from Chambers for its ' truly comprehensive service, represent...
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By Collas Crill on
15 May 2012
The Atlantic Hotel’s Sergio dos Santos (pictured) has been announced as one of just 12 finalists in this year’s Moet UK Sommelier of the Year competition.
Sergio, the hotel’s Head Sommelier, is the only representative from the Channel Islands in the running for the prestigious title, which is orga...
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By Ruby PR on
15 May 2012
Jersey law firm Benest & Syvret has appointed Morag James to the newly created role of Practice Manager.
Mrs. James joins Benest & Syvret from RBS International, where most recently she held the position Head of Employee Communications. During her service with the bank, Mrs. James gained exp...
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By Orchid Communications on
15 May 2012
Mourant Ozannes has maintained its position as the leading offshore law firm, according to one of the world’s most respected legal directories.
Chambers and Partners is considered among the most prestigious directory publishers for the legal profession and Mourant Ozannes has consistently ranked amo...
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By Orchid Communications on
15 May 2012
Public relations will be the topic of the next STEP lecture, sponsored by Collins Stewart Wealth Management.
On Thursday 24 May a seminar aiming to demystify PR will be given by Emma Anderson (pictured), consultant at the Channel Island’s largest public relations agency Orchard PR.
Mrs Anderson’s ta...
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By Orchard PR on
15 May 2012
Channel Island IT consultancy C5 Alliance Ltd. has acquired Jersey based integrated IT solutions company Cronus Ltd.
Cronus will remain focused on software products and cloud services, but is now a wholly owned subsidiary of C5. There will be no disruption of service to any Cronus or C5 Alliance cl...
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By Orchard PR on
14 May 2012
Minerva Trust and Corporate Services Limited (‘Minerva’), one of Jersey’s largest independent trust and wealth management companies, has appointed Matthew Beddoe (pictured) as Head of Compliance and Risk to further develop the compliance capabilities and ensure delivery of an effective compliance fu...
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By Minerva on
14 May 2012
Sixth formers planning to go on to higher education in September have only a few days left to apply for a bursary with professional services firm KPMG.
The firm awards a bursary each year to local students who have been accepted by their chosen university. The successful students need to be able to ...
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By Orchard PR on
14 May 2012
Ogier have announced that they have been awarded the prestigious Offshore Law Firm of the Year award by Chambers Europe. The 2012 Awards for Excellence were announced at a ceremony in Amsterdam which was attended by over 300 guests and hosted by Chambers Managing Editor, Catherine McGregor.
James B...
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By Ogier on
14 May 2012
Fund services provider Ipes, has achieved AAF 01/06 accreditation in recognition of the
quality of its control environment following a six month review by Ernst & Young. The process involved a comprehensive review of Ipes’ internal controls with a particular focus
on their operating effectiven...
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By Ipes on
14 May 2012
The Jersey Food Festival – nine days of fun and feasting when local produce is at its seasonal best – begins on 19 May with a two-day al fresco food fair at the Waterfront.
Organised by Jersey Tourism and supported by the Genuine Jersey Products Association, the festival aims to showcase the very b...
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By Direct Input on
14 May 2012
There was a surprise at the Guernsey Design Awards held at the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts on Friday 11th May, when not one but two overall winners were announced.
The two residential properties, Etoile du Nord and Les Prevosts Farm were chosen to receive the award jointly after the pa...
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By Orchard PR on
14 May 2012
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations president, Sally Sykes, will be speaking to audiences in Jersey and Guernsey in the week commencing Monday, 21 May.
Sally will talk to PR professionals and others interested in communications. She will speak about the current challenges facing profession...
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By Orchard PR on
11 May 2012
On the 30th of April 2012, the States of Guernsey and SGI Aviation signed a contract for the development and operation of an aircraft registry in the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
The agreement establishes a unique public-private partnership, whereby the responsibility for the operational aspects of the p...
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10 May 2012
Vernon Breese and Wayne Hennessy-Barrett from local consultancy firm JCS have returned from the largest business development road trip in the history of Channel Islands financial services and have brought with their return great success. The trip took 35 continual days driving across Europe sta...
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By Emma Snow, ESPR on
10 May 2012
R&H have announced the appointment of Steven Ross as a Client Service Director in their Jersey office.
Steven has been appointed as a Client Service Director of R&H Fund Services (Jersey) Limited. He graduated from the University of Stirling with an honours degree in Accountancy before emb...
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By Rawlinson & Hunter on
10 May 2012
Carey Olsen and KPMG in Guernsey have advised Alcentra on the launch of the Alcentra Europe Floating Rate Income Fund Limited.
The fund is a Guernsey-domiciled, closed-ended investment company which raised £80m by way of an initial public offering (IPO) on the main market of the London Stock Exchan...
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By Orchard PR on
10 May 2012
Proposed changes to local employment laws and the impact of UK legislation will be the focus of the next seminar in the AO Hall and the GTA University Centre’s Updates and Changes series.Last year, the two organisations announced that they were joining forces to put on a series of seminars based on ...
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10 May 2012
At a ceremony in Bonn on 4 May 2012, the Jersey Financial Services Commission (the “Commission”) and the German banking, insurance and investment firms’ regulator, the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (the “BaFin”), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”).
The MoU provides a fra...
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By Jersey Financial Services Commission on
8 May 2012
Average property prices in Guernsey moved ahead by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2012 compared to their level one year previously, according to data released this week by the States of Guernsey. Apart from the drop recorded during the credit crisis of 2009, house prices in Guernsey have been on a bro...
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By Nacelle on
8 May 2012
Vistra Fund Services (VFS) announced today the launch of its Privium Capital Fund product, a Cayman Islands-based umbrella fund structure. The Privium Capital Fund platform enables Vistra Fund Services clients to establish their own segregated portfolio or sub-funds and build fund management experti...
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By Nacelle on
8 May 2012
Draconian injunctions often obtained on the basis of fraud are the subject of the final event in the Collas Crill Spring Seminar series on 15 May 2012 (in Guernsey) and 16 May (in Jersey).
In these financially straitened times, creditors are becoming more inventive and aggressive in the protection, ...
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By Collas Crill on
8 May 2012
Revised forecasts from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) to greet the newly
re-elected Mayor show slower output growth for London than in previous estimates, as the
economic outlook now looks weaker for longer.
Our new estimate for London’s Gross Domestic Product is for 0.6%...
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8 May 2012
The first passengers on a new air route between Jersey and London Oxford Airport will be given a traditional Jersey welcome when they land later today.The new daily service is being offered by Manx2.com, with the first flight from Oxford landing at 13:30hrs. Passengers on the inaugural flight will b...
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8 May 2012
Leading offshore legal services provider Appleby provided Jersey advice on two award winning deals, which won the “European Deal of the Year” at the Private Equity Real Estate 2012 Awards and the “Energy and Resources Deal of the Year” at the ALB China 2011 law awards.
The Jersey team, led by Andre...
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By Appleby on
4 May 2012
Following the news that BMI baby will be stopping its service to East Midlands on 9th September, Manx2.com is stepping in with an alternative for any disappointed passengers. Anyone who has booked to travel to East Midlands after 9th September is being offered the opportunity to rebook their tickets...
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By Direct Input on
4 May 2012
This weekend will see the re-opening of de Gruchy’s stationery department; an important milestone in the store’s ongoing investment programme of both the brands available and the support it lends to local businesses.
Following the installation of a presence from Durrell, as part of de Gruchy’s chari...
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By Orchid Communications on
4 May 2012
French and Greek Elections this Sunday have given the markets lots to fret about. Being at the heart of Europe and one half of the partnership that has driven the European project for over 60 years, attention is likely to focus on France.
Suggestions that France should tear up the Fiscal Compact hav...
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By Lansons Communications on
4 May 2012
At an exclusive Business Breakfast briefing held in Jersey, JT has today launched and showcased the first ‘4G’ network across the Channel Islands, thanks to a further £500,000 investment as a part of their ongoing mobile network enhancement programme. This upgrade of JT’s network during the first qu...
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By Direct Input on
4 May 2012
Graeme Leach (pictured), Chief Economist and Director of Policy at the Institute of Directors, will be the guest speaker at the next IoD Jersey branch lunch club.
Focusing on shifts and trends in the global economy and the EU and the wider implications for businesses, the lunch will take place at th...
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By Crystal PR on
4 May 2012
Around 100 businessmen and women attended a recent KPMG seminar entitled: ‘Going for broke! Insights into offshore and cross border insolvency’.
The seminar, presented by restructuring professionals Linda Johnson and Mike Pink, provided an overview of the local insolvency landscape, as well looking...
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By Orchard PR on
4 May 2012
The Euro crisis will be at the centre of a presentation by Investec’s chief economist this month.
Philip Shaw (pictured) will lead a breakfast briefing in Guernsey on 15 May and in Jersey on Wednesday 16 May focussing on fears over Spanish fiscal policy with key elections in France and Greece. ‘UK...
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By Liquid on
4 May 2012
Ipes has appointed a dedicated Training Officer to manage and develop the training
needs of its business. Maxine Robins (pictured) has taken up the position having previously
worked in operational roles within the company.
With more than 130 professionals working across the Ipes Group 80% of th...
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By Ipes on
4 May 2012
A trade delegation from Jersey is to hold talks with business leaders and Government officials in a prosperous region of China that could lead to beneficial contracts for local companies servicing the e-commerce industry.
The group, led by Economic Development Minister Senator Alan Maclean, will vi...
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By Orchid Communications on
3 May 2012
Yesterday’s Guernsey Funds Forum 2012 held in London attracted well in excess of 400 delegates and in the process set a new attendance record for the event.
The half-day conference and exhibition included two panels sessions – one on regulation and another on manager/investor relationships – and wa...
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By Orchard PR on
3 May 2012
Appleby, the world’s largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, today released the inaugural edition of Offshore-i, which provides quarterly data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in major offshore financial centers. The report looks at M&A activity f...
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By Appleby on
3 May 2012
Since HM Revenue and Customs removed 300 Guernsey-based Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes (QROPS) from their ‘recognised’ list last month, pension operators have been flocking to Malta, industry leaders say.
Nigel Green, chief executive of the deVere Group, which has long used Malta as...
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By George Prior on
3 May 2012
RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE), today announced the appointment of Nic Butt as a Team Leader, and Martin Carolan as a Wealth Manager in its Jersey-based Private Client Wealth Management team.
Both Mr Butt and Mr Carolan will be based in the Jersey office, ...
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By Greentarget on
3 May 2012
A States of Jersey project has recently been showcased to an international audience, in a presentation by C5 Alliance’s chief operating officer Rob Leader (pictured) and States of Jersey’s Head of IT Services Stephen Hart.
The Worldwide Government Solutions Forum – which took place on the 24 and 25 ...
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By Orchard PR on
3 May 2012
Quilter, one of the UK’s longest established investment managers, has marked the start of a new chapter in its ownership by appointing Chris Meares – the former head of HSBC’s private banking arm – as non-executive Chairman, subject to regulatory approvals.
This is the first Board level appointm...
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By Cauldron Consulting on
3 May 2012
It is not often that the technical team at Prosperity 24.7 feel the need to share a partners good news with such enthusiasm but we felt that this offer, in the current economic times, was worthy of sharing to Industry. Please feel free to forward this on to your IT Director's attention!HP is so conf...
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By Prosperity 24.7 on
3 May 2012
Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, and RBC Wealth Management, the global wealth division of Royal Bank of Canada and one of the world’s top 10 largest wealth managers , today announced their partnership to produce the highly respected...
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By Greentarget on
2 May 2012
Martel Maides Auctions is the first company in the Channel Islands to be awarded the prestigious membership of the Society of Fine Arts Auctioneers and Valuers (SOFAA).
SOFAA is considered within the trade as the premiere professional body which exclusively represents fine art auctioneers and valuer...
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By Orchard PR on
2 May 2012
Stanley Gibbons have acquired a rare Master Die Proof of the world’s first stamp, the Penny Black; one of only two complete examples in private hands from a total of five known examples in the world.
Printed in March 1840, two months prior to the release of the Penny Black, the die proof was produce...
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By Stanley Gibbons on
2 May 2012
Leading offshore law firm Appleby has announced the promotion of Victoria Myerson to the position of Partner in the Jersey office. This promotion, effective 2 April 2012, further reflects the firm’s strength and depth across the Litigation & Insolvency group in Jersey.
Victoria Myerson is head o...
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By Appleby on
2 May 2012
There will be a seamless transition in senior management at KPMG in the Channel Islands when managing director, Mark Thompson, takes over as chairman and Jason Laity steps into the managing director role on 1 October 2012.
After over 30 years with KPMG, chairman and senior partner, Larry Catterson, ...
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By Orchard PR on
2 May 2012
A wide-ranging Guernsey delegation has returned from a week in China with a number of varying opportunities in the pipeline for the Island.
The delegation included the first part of a student exchange programme between Guernsey College of Further Education students and their peers at a school in Ho...
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By Orchard PR on
2 May 2012
Vistra, a leading global provider of corporate, trust and fund administration services announced today that it had finalised agreement on the purchase of the Luxembourg based HT Group.
Founded in 1992, HT Group is a fast growing company formation, accounting and verification service provider employi...
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By Nacelle on
2 May 2012
Channel Island (“CI”) trust companies may be less prepared for the impact of new American tax law than CI based banks and asset managers. That is the view of a tax expert who believes that, while all three sectors are going to be hit by the FATCA legislation, trust companies are trailing in their pr...
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By Image Group on
1 May 2012
Two senior employees at corporate services provider DCG have been admitted as Fellows of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA) in recognition of their contributions to both industry and to DCG.
Sue Fossey, Managing Director of DCG Corporate Services, has over 30 years’ ...
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By Crystal PR on
1 May 2012
Ogier has acted for Four Seasons Health Care on its acquisition by leading private equity firm Terra Firma. The company is being acquired for a total consideration of up to £825m.
Four Seasons is the largest independent provider in a £15 billion market in the UK. The Company operates 445 care homes...
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By Ogier on
1 May 2012
FATCA impact on local businesses will be significant and planning needs to start now, according to tax expert Aileen Barry (pictured) of DLA Piper. Ms Barry was addressing an audience of around 50 financial services professionals at a seminar organised by local Guernsey firm Corporate Risk Solutions...
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By Trish Grover on
1 May 2012
As part of the next phase in its Gigabit Isles initiative, JT has announced the appointment of Dr Peter Cochrane (pictured) as global ambassador for JT Lab.
Dr Cochrane has an established international reputation as an expert on fibre-to-the-home technology and his views on the topic are sought by ...
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By Direct Input on
1 May 2012
Jersey Finance is hosting a conference for private client practitioners in London in May to discuss the issues affecting the wealth management sector and the opportunities for the future.
Broadcaster Nick Robinson (pictured) and former chief executive officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Tom Purves, ...
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By Crystal PR on
1 May 2012
A leading professional coach and development specialist will be the guest speaker at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in Guernsey (CIPD) annual Spring Ball on 18 May.
Steve Head is one of the most successful speakers in the UK today with over 16 years’ experience. His dynamism in...
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By Orchard PR on
1 May 2012