IFI Global: The Future of the International Fund Centres

Simon Osborn is CEO and Editor in Chief of IFI Global Ltd. IFI Global is a fund management research and media business, based in the City of London, focusing primarily on the alternative side of the industry. IFI Global publishes The NED, a publication on fund governance, The ESG Report, which focuses on ESG’s effect on the asset management business, The Tracker which follows regulatory change in European fund management and FSI for alternative managers in the US expanding overseas. IFI Global also undertakes research studies and hosts events on matters related to ESG, fund governance, domiciliation and structural change in the alternative fund industry. Prior to launching IFI Global Simon Osborn was an Associate Director of the International Herald Tribune (IHT), based in Paris, where he was responsible for the development of the IHT’s asset management coverage.

Robert is one of Jersey’s leading funds lawyers. He acts for a wide range of boutique and institutional fund managers and has extensive experience in establishing private, expert, unregulated and listed Jersey funds. He has particular expertise in establishing fund manager vehicles and structures, including migrating fund managers to Jersey from other jurisdictions.

Stephen is responsible for J.P. Morgan’s business in the Channel Islands where our primary focus is the provision of administration, depositary and global custody services to a diverse range of funds and investment structures. Stephen’s career spans 23 years in Securities / Fund services, including senior positions in the U.K, Ireland and Luxembourg. Roles include Sales & Relationship Management (JPMorgan London), Head of Network Relationship Management (Citco Ireland), Head of Benelux Implementation (JPMorgan Luxembourg) and Head of Depositary New Business Development & Onboarding (JPMorgan Bournemouth). Stephen holds a number of professional qualifications, including an MBA awarded in 2020 from the University of Exeter.

Richard joined the Government of Jersey in April 2017 and leads a team of officials responsible for Ministerial advice, policy, and legislation across all areas of the economy. As a member of the Government of Jersey Executive Leadership Team Richard also has strategic line of sight to the broader social, environmental and infrastructure issues for the island, including the critical responsibility of corporate parent. Earlier in his career Richard worked in the banking sector with Natwest and latterly, Barclays, with time spent in the United Kingdom, Crown Dependencies, Middle East, and Asia. Richard joined Jersey Finance in 2012 to develop and provide advocacy for the island’s financial and professional services sector internationally. He has engaged with a broad range of international governments and multilateral organisations to build relationships and advance Jersey’s interests, including H.M. Government, O.E.C.D., World Bank, European Commission, and the World Economic Forum.