News & Views

Firstly, we are absolutely committed to you, our clients, and we will continue to support you in these unprecedented times. Our dedication to all our people, both our own and our clients, is paramount and we remain here to help.
 
We have made some modifications to our working practices to ensure the health and wellbeing of our people is at the forefront.  We believe we can continue to serve you and be here for you, if not in person, certainly by video, email, telephone and messaging, continuing to stay in touch and conduct our business in all ways other than face-to-face. 

As part of our business continuity plan and following the decision by the Guernsey and Jersey Governments to lockdown the Islands for all non-essential works, all appropriate staff now have the necessary infrastructure to work remotely from home, which has now been implemented.  You should therefore continue to contact your primary / day to day contacts by email, regarding your structure.
 
Should you have any concerns regarding your structure in light of Covid-19, then please do not hesitate to contact:

Guernsey Private Client Services-  Nick Ford at nick.ford@msgsy.com or telephone + 44 7781 175529 
Jersey Private Client Services - Sean Baudin at Sean.Baudin@moorestephens-jersey.com or telephone +44 1534 600333 
Jersey Fund Services – Nick Solt at Nicholas.Solt@moorestephens.com or telephone +44 1534 600238

With effect from 1 January 2020, Brian Marek-Murray has been appointed as Finance Director for Moore Stephens Channel Islands.  Based in Jersey, Mr Marek Murray joined Moore Stephens as Group Finance Manager in 2017 and as part of his expanded role will join the boards of the service companies in each island.
 

Moore Stephens today announced promotions in its Guernsey office.  With effect from 1 January 2020, Nick Ford has been appointed as Managing Director of Moore Stephens Fiduciaries (Guernsey) Limited. 

Congratulations Joe Ward, one of our Guernsey based Trust Administrators. Joe has now successfully completed the STEP Diploma in International Trust Management – a worldwide industry recognised qualification.
 

From Monday 9 September 2019, many firms across our global accounting and consultancy network Moore Stephens relaunch our brand to become ‘Moore’. The unveiling of a new logo, visual identity and brand positioning marks the continued evolution of a network of more than 260 independent firms in 112 countries and a client-focused professional community of more than 30,000 people.

Congratulations to two of our Trust Administrators, Agnese Celmina,  Jersey, (pictured left) and Leishia-Jade Finigan, Guernsey (right) on their recent exam successes.
 

Moore Stephens’ employees make the 2019 ePrivateclient Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 list…

 

Moore Stephens has retained its Platinum Employment Partner accreditation.
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Employer Partnership Programme (EPP) offers a benchmark to assess learning and development provision and is a recognised kite-mark within the wealth advisory industry.  The Platinum award achieved by Moore Stephens in Jersey represents STEP’s highest level of accreditation.  

Moore Stephens has brought together its audit teams across the Channel Islands under the leadership of Phillip Callow in his extended role as Head of Channel Islands Audit and Assurance.

 Moore Stephens has made two promotions in its Guernsey office, a clear indicator of the way we develop our employees and help them progress in their careers. Managing director of Moore Stephens Guernsey, Sam Bird, said the promotions were a significant step for the team: “Making promotions is always rewarding so we are thrilled that Sam and Kim will be continuing their careers with us and adding to their experience and knowledge as they make the step up to manager level.”
 

Debie Mingi has been promoted to Audit Manager within Moore Stephens Jersey office.

Following the recent news that the value of regulated funds under administration in Jersey has reached record highs in excess of £300bn, the islands regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission has released data on the rise in  the number of alternative fund managers choosing to market their funds through national private placement regimes (NPPRs), reports Jersey Finance.
 

Moore Stephens has appointed Richard Geary as senior manager in their Funds Services division.
 
Based in Jersey, Mr Geary will lead the offshore funds team with a focus on real estate and private equity, working with a cross-section of clients, from global institutions and sovereign wealth funds through to international family offices.
 

Moore Stephens today announced some recent promotions within their Trust & Corporate team in Jersey with the appointment of Billi-Jean Brown as Associate Director with oversight of the Trust & Corporate administration team.
 
Also within Trust & Corporate, Emma Cotillard has been promoted to Section Head and Charlotte Black to Trust Administrator.

The recent passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in the USA has resulted in significant changes to the advice and guidance being given by tax advisors around the world, including in the Channel Islands.
 

The latest figures collated by Jersey’s regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission, show the value of regulated funds serviced in Jersey exceeding £300bn for the first time in 2018, reports Jersey Finance.
 
 

A decision by Moore Stephens LLP London to merge with BDO will not directly affect Moore Stephens in the Channel Islands

Following the changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals from 6 April 2017, certain offshore trusts enjoy protected status. If you have a settlor interested offshore trust (i.e. where you or certain family members can benefit), you need to take care to preserve this protected status – or face potentially significant tax costs.

Jersey artist Oliver Killip has featured in an exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery – celebrating the launch of a new book; “Cash is King – The Art of Defaced Banknotes”.
 

New legislation in Jersey that will enable the establishment of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) is set to make the island a more attractive proposition for pan-Atlantic business.