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Funds – A Government perspective. Agenda. Welcome Introduction to the Financial Services Unit Past 18 months Policy Framework Jurisdictional Review Funds Regulation and Legislation that works with industry Other legislative developments Questions.
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Agenda • Welcome • Introduction to the Financial Services Unit • Past 18 months • Policy Framework • Jurisdictional Review • Funds • Regulation and Legislation that works with industry • Other legislative developments • Questions
Introduction to the Financial Services Unit • Formed in January 2013 • Part of the Chief Ministers Department • Seven staff • Purpose is to secure Jersey’s future as a leading International Finance Centre
Past 18 months • McKinsey report “Securing Jersey’s future as an IFC” • Capital Economics “Jersey’s value to Britain” • Financial Services Policy Framework
Policy Framework • Driven by the Jurisdictional review • Catalyst for overarching strategy • Facilitate faster decision making • Promote collaboration between Government, Regulator and Industry • Promote strong reputation • Commitment to support Financial Services Industry
Jurisdictional Review • Generated a significant number of initiatives for the Government, Regulator and Industry • Working Groups established by Government and Industry to implement initiatives • Resources increased to support initiatives • Significant progress made but more work to be done.
Funds • A linchpin of the Financial Services industry in Jersey • Global reputation for innovation such a JPUT’s • Jurisdictional review recommended simplification of current legislative and regulatory regime • First phase of “simplification” project complete • Other initiatives also underway including Managed accounts and LLP’s
Regulation and legislation • It is important that regulation and legislation works with Industry. • Is a business enabler • Provides flexibility and speed to market • Risk based approach
Other legislative developments • Security Interest Law • AIFMD • Companies Law • Philanthropy • Charities • Trust Law
Current issues • FATCA • Beneficial ownership transparency