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‘Directors of tomorrow’ inspired by speakers at IoD annual convention

DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond, and Olympians Steve Backley and Roger Black were among the speakers at the Institute of Directors’ annual convention at The O2 Arena.

Business gloom hits a four-year peak

ALMOST half of Guernsey businesses increased their profits last year despite the economic climate.

Qrops providers look to Malta

GUERNSEY-BASED Qrops providers are looking at Malta in a bid to save their businesses.

Insurance Institute president wants to promote profession

ONE of Guernsey’s most experienced insurance professionals has taken over as president of the Insurance Institute of Guernsey.

Data centre will double

IT SERVICE provider Itex has announced plans for ‘significant investment’ to expand its data centre at the Braye Road Industrial Estate.

Full of Eastern promise

A WIDE-ranging Guernsey delegation has returned from a week in China claiming a number of opportunities coming up for the island.

Guernsey has ‘integrity, honesty and is regulated with flexibility’

GUERNSEY’S relationship with the UK is not set for long-term damage, according to former Chancellor Lord Lamont.

UK-CI relationship not likely to change

GUERNSEY’S relationship with the UK is not set for long-term damage, according to former Chancellor Lord Lamont.

Risk management, not tax avoidance

GUERNSEY’S international insurance sector is encouraging more tax to be paid onshore, not helping to avoid it, according to the chairman of the industry body.