Guernsey: Wealth & Asset Management

Guernsey's annual flagship event in London brought together industry leaders to examine the island's £1 trillion in managed assets and its evolving role in global private capital markets. The gathering explored how Guernsey's diverse fund structures and regulatory agility continue to attract emerging fund managers and support innovative investment approaches in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

When settlors think about protecting a vulnerable family member, whether a child prone to profligacy, an adult struggling with addiction or an elderly relative suffering cognitive decline, the instinctive response...

As parts of the Middle East gradually return to normalcy following recent challenges, international finance centers are reaffirming their commitment to the region. This piece explores how established jurisdictions are supporting wealth structuring, Sharia-compliant planning, and investment fund frameworks while preparing to reconnect through upcoming conferences and roadshows across the Gulf and Asia.

In this episode, host Brandon Ashplant interviews Alexander Joshi, Head of Behavioural Finance at Barclays Private Bank, discussing the critical role of behavioural finance in wealth management.

Taking place in London, the event presented unique insights into the world of "new" wealth management and the challenges within the "emerging" industries of tech, sport, social media and entertainment.

Wealth management is entering a new era, shaped by demographic change, market volatility and rising scrutiny.

As wealth becomes more global and family structures more complex, preserving it beyond the third generation is no longer just a matter of good governance, requiring a deeper understanding of family dynamics.

Across the globe, second and third generations are inheriting significant wealth and with it, the opportunity to professionalise how their family manages, governs and grows that wealth.

The US is not only the largest market for our services, but also as complex and geographically diverse as Europe. The US presents us with both an immense opportunity and a significant challenge...