Friday, 12th March 2010

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Group’s new name will ensure clarity

Dominic Wheatley

A NAME change for the Guernsey Insurance Company Management Association will ensure it better reflects the interests of its members, according to chairman Dominic Wheatley.

States can reel in its spending

Paul Luxon

A LARGE majority of firms quizzed for the annual business trends survey believe the States can reel in its spending.

Insurer plans in island base

Barbican Insurance Group

MORE than 30 directors and senior managers of Barbican Insurance Group got together in Guernsey for a two-day strategy and planning meeting.

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Tax expert sees little for island to fear in naming and shaming

TAX dodgers are to face a public naming and shaming from April.

Investment manager puts retirement on hold for China

ONE of the world’s leading investment managers has been in Guernsey outlining why he sees China as a land of opportunity for his new fund.

‘Drop in value of deposits masks good news elsewhere’

THE value of Guernsey bank deposits fell by a quarter in 2009, but GuernseyFinance say the situation has stabilised.

Growing burden of regulation could put small firms at risk

THE demands of yet more regulation across the financial services industry has been questioned by a leading advocate.

Guernsey shines at fiduciary forum

THE author of the independent review of British offshore financial centres has been talking up Guernsey’s finance sector.

We must hang on to our captive insurance

THE island must not lose its competitive edge in the captive insurance arena, the chief executive of GuernseyFinance has warned.

Former States PR man questions role he left

THE first ever director of communications at the States is not surprised his role has been left vacant.