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MONEYVAL Confirms It: Guernsey is a World-Class Financial Hub

At Orbitus Group, we’ve long known that Guernsey is one of the best jurisdictions for financial services. Now, the MONEYVAL report has made it official—Guernsey stands among the most secure and well-regulated financial centres in the world.

It ranks alongside the UK and the US as one of only three global jurisdictions with a high effectiveness rating for sanctions implementation. But what does this mean for you? Whether you're managing private wealth, establishing investment funds, or seeking a jurisdiction that offers stability and innovation, Guernsey stands out as the smart choice.

Why Choose Guernsey?

Political and Economic Stability You Can Trust

  • With over 800 years of constitutional autonomy, Guernsey has a proven record of political and economic stability.
  • As a British Crown Dependency, it benefits from strong UK ties while maintaining independent governance and legal certainty.
  • Its geographical stability, free from major environmental threats, makes it an ideal jurisdiction for securing assets and investments.

Global Market Access Without the Red Tape

  • Guernsey’s strategic location provides easy access to the markets in UK, Europe, the US, and beyond.
  • Through its National Private Placement Regime (NPPR), it allows investment funds to operate in European markets efficiently, bypassing the complexities of full AIFMD compliance.

Regulatory Excellence

  • Guernsey’s Financial Services Commission is recognised for its pragmatic and proportionate regulation, balancing compliance with commercial flexibility.
  • The jurisdiction fully adheres to international transparency standards, including FATCA, CRS, and the OECD’s Multilateral Instrument, ensuring a well-respected and compliant financial environment.
  • The island’s robust substance legislation and EU/OECD whitelisting affirm its commitment to international tax cooperation.

A Global Leader in Private Wealth Management

  • For more than 50 years, Guernsey has been a trusted partner for high-net-worth individuals and families, offering tax-efficient trust and foundation structures.
  • Unlike other jurisdictions, Guernsey maintains no public filing requirements for trusts, ensuring privacy and discretion for wealth planning and succession strategies.

A Premier Destination for Investment Funds

  • Guernsey was the most popular jurisdiction for European VC funds in 2022-2023, surpassing Jersey and Luxembourg.
  • Its innovative Private Investment Fund (PIF) structure and stock exchange listings (LSE, NYSE) make it an attractive base for fund managers.
  • Guernsey channels billions in global capital flows, including £57bn into the UK, demonstrating its pivotal role in the financial ecosystem

Sustainability & Innovation: A Future-Proofed Jurisdiction

  • A founding member of the UN’s Financial Centres for Sustainability, Guernsey is at the forefront of ESG and sustainable finance
  • The island has pioneered initiatives such as the Guernsey Green Fund and Natural Capital Fund.
  • Innovative legislation, such as the Electronic Agents Ordinance, showcases Guernsey’s commitment to evolving financial landscapes.

A Supportive Ecosystem

  • Guernsey boasts a comprehensive ecosystem of professional service providers, from lawyers and accountants to wealth managers and fund administrators.
  • With direct links to London and a client-focused approach, Guernsey offers unparalleled efficiency and quality of service.

Unique and Flexible Structures

Guernsey offers specialist legal structures that provide flexibility and efficiency, areas in which Orbitus Group excels, these include:

  • Protected Cell Companies (PCCs) – First introduced in 1997, allowing cost-efficient, multi-strategy investment structures.
  • Incorporated Cell Companies (ICCs) – Introduced in 2006, providing legally distinct entities within a corporate framework.
  • Foundations – A powerful alternative to trusts, offering added flexibility in structuring wealth and financial transactions.

Summary

Guernsey strikes the perfect balance—a jurisdiction that is secure, stable, and tax-efficient, while also being well-regulated and fully compliant with international standards. At the same time, its agile and responsive government and regulatory framework ensures businesses can operate with efficiency, flexibility, and confidence in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

At Orbitus Group, we bring over 30 years of expertise in Guernsey’s financial services sector, offering a collaborative, client-focused approach. If you’re considering the Channel Islands for your financial needs, Orbitus Group, in Guernsey, should be at the top of your list.

Contact our expert team today to learn more.