Africa | Markets | Jersey Finance

In brief Jersey Finance plays an increasingly vital role in working with and supporting the wealth management strategies of African private clients.

Together, we provide secure platforms that support future outbound African investment and encourage institutional investors to put their capital to work, through Jersey’s leading international finance centre.

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Jersey’s Relationship with Africa

Jersey’s relationship with Africa is broad, deep, and based on shared interests. Over many decades, Jersey has built strong connections with Africa by supporting both inbound and outbound investment for private and institutional investors.

Our work with Africa:

Recent enhancements to Jersey’s charities law mean we can support philanthropic initiatives, both now and in the future
We’re developing new opportunities for Jersey firms in Africa and are continually fostering new relationships by attending, sponsoring or hosting multiple events throughout the continent, for the benefit of our Africa-focussed Member Firms
Jersey’s excellent relations with the City of London mean we’re able to offer a variety of structuring solutions to UK/Africa investment(s)
The Jersey authorities have sought to engage with the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and other international bodies on how we can support developing countries to enhance their revenue, raising capacity and tackling issues of financial crime
Jersey has developed a significant tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) network with various jurisdictions including South Africa and Kenya. View the overall position of Jersey on the signing and negotiating of tax agreements
The Jersey Financial Services Commission (Jersey’s regulator) has agreed a memorandum of understanding with the Bank Supervision Department of the South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Services Board of the Republic of South Africa

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IFC Expertise Increasingly Vital in Supporting South Africa Ambitions

In the April 2020 issue of Africa Global Funds, our Global Head of Business Development Allan Wood explains how IFCs such as Jersey will have the potential to play an increasingly vital role in sourcing overseas capital securely and efficiently to ensure Africa can achieve its future aspirations.

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Jersey’s Value to Africa

Jersey Finance has commissioned respected independent research firm, Capital Economics, to identify what contribution Jersey can make to Africa and whether international finance centres can be a catalyst for growth in developing countries.