This issue
August/September 09: Contents
Contributors Business 40 view frOM the eu
How a proposed European directive
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has galvanised much of the funds industry
News
in opposition
A round-up of the stories that matter
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42 Jersey MaritiMe iNdustry
Jersey aNd GuerNsey
A new government initiative has maritime
The Chairmen of the IoD on both islands talk
competitors teaming up to look for future
about the need for better cooperation
DaviD Parsley
opportunities together
City journalist David takes to the
Square Mile to find out what its 46 the Need tO diversify
inhabitants think of the possibility
David Warr puts forward his reasons for the
of more cooperation between Jersey
development of Jersey’s harbours and calls
and Guernsey.
on the States to act
48 busiNess start-uPs
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14 Our MaN iN the City
The funds sector in Jersey is being
Is cooperation between Jersey and Guernsey
50 CONstruCtiON
threatened by a new draft EC
a big deal in the City, or just a big non-issue?
Does the future of Jersey’s industry lie in the
directive. Writer and editor Liz is left
hands of the island’s construction talent?
in no uncertain terms about what
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A big plus for Jersey
those who work within the industry
dOiNG busiNess
think about it.
iN switzerlaNd
Though traditionally seen as rivals, there are
bridport, an established and well respected Swiss financial services
very good reasons for Jersey businesses to be
working with the Swiss
group who are advisers to global banks and fund management
companies, will be offering a range of innovative new services that
combine Swiss precision with Jersey expertise.
Dave Waller
Following on from his look at India
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Dave heads to Switzerland to find
out why Jersey companies are
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Our lifestyle section takes a look at the
So if you would like to hear more about bridport and their range of
establishing a foothold there.
PrOfile
challenges of racing yachts, the top 10
products, speak to your adviser for more information.
Hans Baerlocher from UBS gives a forthright
adrenaline adventures, and the latest
opinion on Jersey, its strengths and weaknesses,
in business style. We also launch our
bridport… it just all adds up.
and ideas for the future
businesslife.je Wine Club before spending
time out with Paul Patterson, Head of RBC
30 iNvestMeNt CONsultaNts
Wealth Management in the British Isles.
Fiona nicolson
With trusts under pressure to deliver on clients’
Financial writer Fiona explores
demands, are consultants the way forward?
the rise of the investment consultant
in the trusts industry and is left
pondering the question, is this
36 delaware
the shape of the future? It’s the third smallest state in the US, so why is it
castigated by offshore jurisdictions, and what do
Americans think about it?
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