Jersey

The latest peer review from the OECD's Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes gives its latest assessment of Jersey's response to exchange of information.

New appointments at Fairbairn Private Bank, Hawksford International and Santander Private Banking.

A report by anti-poverty charity ActionAid revealed that a quarter of the UK's top 100 companies have offshore subsidiaries and has called for an end to tax haven secrecy.

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.

London Central Portfolio is to launch a new fund investing in prime London residential property. The fund is believed to be the first Shariah-compliant fund investing in the London residential property market.

Jersey Finance says it welcomes the news that the EU Code of Conduct Group has given its approval to Jersey's proposed amendments to its business tax regime.

Launched by Standard Bank in Jersey and the Isle of Man, Quantum Plus 6 is the latest in the Quantum structured product range.

Jersey-based investment boutique,DPZ Capital, has taken on Gary Hill to expand its investment team.

Skandia International urges IFAs to consider the financial security of offshore firms they deal with.

SGPB Hambros, part of Societe Generale Private Banking, has announced the completion of its acquisition of the private client investment management business of Baring Asset Management in Guernsey and London.