Guernsey

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A delegation from Guernsey's finance industry plans to travel next month to Singapore and Hong Kong. The team will be led by government departmental heads and Peter Niven, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance and his deputy, Fiona Le Poidevin.

Guernsey continues to build on its commitment to meeting international standards of transparency and exchange of information in tax matters.

The latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) places UK 'offshore' top of the rankings with Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man listed as the top three offshore centres.

Guernsey Finance has visited China to strengthen industry relationships in both Shanghai and Beijing.

Latest appointments, moves and events in the international investment sector.

Close International is increasing the options available on its International Retirement and Savings Plan.

Following meetings between Guernsey's Chief Minister and officials in Washington DC, the offshore finance centre has had its name removed from the US ‘blacklist' of jurisdictions accused of practising offshore secrecy.

The fund has been registered for sale as a Restricted scheme under Singapore regulations meaning it is only available to accredited investors.