Guernsey

Europe | 1 Mar 16

While other offshore financial centers have suffered ratings downgrades of late, Lichtenstein has had its AAA rating affirmed by Standard & Poor’s.

United Kingdom | 17 Feb 16

Jersey and Guernsey have both blamed a possible ‘Brexit’ for Standard & Poor’s recent ratings downgrade despite S&P pointing to the G10’s rising focus on low-tax regimes and the impact that may have on their financial services sectors as the driving force behind its decision.

Europe | 7 Jan 16

Jersey and Guernsey will no longer appear on Italy’s tax blacklist, after the Italian parliament revised provisions in the country’s tax code relating to blacklists on corporate taxation and controlled foreign companies (CFC) rules.

Companies | 8 Dec 15

A group of investors in the troubled Guernsey-based EEA Life Settlements Fund have criticised plans by its directors to make redemption payments to holders of its Run-Off shares.

Asia | 2 Dec 15

Guernsey Finance is to establish a representative office in Hong Kong in the first quarter of next year.