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Annual London Funds Debate
The London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square
Wednesday 6th April
'On or Off(shore) - The Great Debate'
Industry professionals explored the future direction of the funds industry and the role of the offshore market at the Annual Funds Debate hosted and organised by Jersey Finance in
One of the event highlights was an interactive panel session between the speakers and the audience, in which the advantages and issues when comparing onshore and offshore domiciles was debated.
Programme
15.30 Delegate registration/Exhibition opens
Refreshments
16.30 Geoff Cook, Chief Executive, Jersey Finance - Welcome & Introduction
16.35 David Smith, Economics Editor, The Sunday Times
David Smith presented a review of the global economy and prospects going
forward. Will the recovery be sustained? Will oil prices rise? Geo political
instability and social unrest on the back of austerity measures, all combine to
de rail the current momentum. What are the implications for markets, global
trade and financial services?
David Smith is an award winning British journalist and author. He has been
Economics Editor of The Sunday Times since 1989, as well as the paper’s
Assistant Editor and Policy Advisor, and a regular contributor to CBI’s
Business Voice. For full biography, please click here.
16.50 Neill Nuttall, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer and Head
of the Global Multi-Asset Group, JP Morgan
Neill Nuttall discussed the outlook for global investors; which asset classes
should perform and in terms of asset allocation, which sectors and markets
offer the brightest prospects. Where do the risks and downsides lie and what
strategies can be deployed to mitigate these risks? Where are institutional
investors active and what are the prospects for growth in alternates?
Neill Nuttall, managing director, is Chief Investment Officer and head of the
Global Multi-Asset Group ("GMAG") based in London, with particular
responsibility for global tactical asset allocation, total return and convertible
bond portfolios. Prior to joining the GMAG he worked for Jardine Fleming in
Hong Kong and more recently as a qualitative portfolio manager in the
Currency Group in London. For full biography, please click here.
17.05 Simon Burgess, Head of EMEA Real Estate Fund Services, State
Street Global Services
Simon Burgess explained why State Street Global Services has made
such a major investment in Jersey, and what plans the company have to
grow their Jersey platform as part of their Group strategy. Why should
Private Equity and Real Estate Investors, and Asset Managers choose Jersey?
Simon Burgess is a chartered surveyor with 25 years experience in the
property sector. He leads the EMEA real estate business for State Street Global
Services and specialises in the establishment and administration of complex
real estate fund and holding structures. For full biography, please click
here.
Private Equity Leader, PwC
Given the agreement of AIFM, what are the implications for the Private
Equity and Funds world? Brendan discussed how Jersey is responding to the
new regulatory landscape in Europe and what opportunities have been
created. Why should asset managers continue to choose Jersey?
Brendan is an audit partner within the Channel Islands financial services
group. He located to Jersey in 1986 and has extensive experience in offshore
financial services; his clients consist of mainly private equity groups. Prior to
1986 he serviced a number of financial services clients based in Dublin.
For full biography, please click here.
17.35 'On or Off(shore) - the great debate' - facilitated by John Humphrys,
Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 - As anchor on the Today programme,
John Humphrys is one of the most distinctive and best-loved voices on Radio.
- Why offshore v. onshore for funds domicile
- Key issues that will alter the private equity landscape, both short and long term
- Where, why and how are managers setting up funds in the post AIFM world
- Marketing under the new regime - passport flexibility, does it come at a price
18.30 Closing remarks, Nigel Strachan, Chairman, Jersey Funds
Association, followed by Drinks & Canapes Reception in the
Exhibition arena
20.00 Event ends
CPD
CPD certificate of attendance available.
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