£179 billion

market capitalisation held by Jersey listed companies on global exchanges (as at 31 December 2021)

3,000+ securities

on The International Stock Exchange (TISE) official list (as at December 2021)

At least 77 Jersey companies

listed on global stock exchanges (as at 31 December 2021)

In brief The benefits of Jersey for the capital markets industry

Our jurisdiction is set apart by our record:

  • Jersey has registered the greatest number of FTSE 100 and AIM companies outside of the UK
  • Together, the Jersey listed companies on global exchanges hold a market capitalisation of £179 billion (as at 31 December 2021)
  • At least 77 companies listed on global stock exchanges (as at 31 December 2021)
  • The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has achieved 3,000+ securities on its official list (as at December 2021, TISE)
Capital Markets Factsheets ›

Keep up to date on the latest developments in the capital markets industry with our capital markets factsheets.

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Our Forward-Thinking Approach

Our forward-thinking approach means we’re always ready to provide meaningful support. Here’s why:

A clear and transparent regulatory regime

Because companies are able to list in London through Jersey, they gain access to our shared culture of strong regulation.

Better insurance

In 2006, Jersey became the first jurisdiction to incorporate cell companies together with enhanced versions of traditional protected cell companies. Jersey can also offer ‘pure’ captive insurance companies for more traditional self-insurance arrangements, to benefit larger entities.

Bespoke products and services

Jersey has a team of world-class lawyers, accountants, bankers, and other professionals, who all work together to create focussed and tailored services. Thanks to this work, Jersey has been recognised as one of the most vital European centres for creating employee share plans.

Forward-thinking company law

New regulations in 2011 simplified the process of merging Jersey companies with overseas companies. Additionally, our listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2009, together with our partnership working with stakeholders in the City of London, make our Island appealing for corporate work. For example, these factors allow Jersey to be used as a renminbi centre for renminbi bonds issuance.

The International Stock Exchange (TISE)

TISE is an innovative listing and trading facility for companies to raise capital from investors in financial markets around the world. It’s convenient and cost-effective, internationally recognised and facilitates capital flows globally.

There were 225 newly listed securities on TISE during the first three months of 2021, which is more than any other first quarter since the inception of the Exchange in 1998. It took the total number of listed securities on TISE up by more than 2.3% from the end of December 2020 to 3,235 at 31 March 2021.

Our people

Both locally and further afield, Jersey’s finance industry is made up of world-class professionals. Their expertise and experience allow us to support complex cross-border capital market transactions. Put simply, our focus makes us the clear partner of choice for international business across financial markets.

Find a Jersey Provider in Capital Markets ›

Visit our Business Directory for a list of Jersey-based providers in capital markets.

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Capital Markets Explained

Capital markets serve both individual client investors and corporate markets and can be described as a financial marketplace. A financial market is a market in which people trade financial securities, commodities, and other fungible items of value at prices that reflect supply and demand. Securities include stocks and bonds, and commodities include precious metals or agricultural products. It’s where investors buy and sell long-term investments to raise money. Capital financial markets bring together buyers and sellers to help firms grow.

If stock exchanges are where investors buy and sell; capital markets products are what investors buy and sell. Investors in the capital markets sector can be businesses or individuals. They can access capital markets using different types of products to invest in other businesses. Investment activity takes many forms – it can be selling shares in a firm, setting up structures to grow money or pooling money from different investors over a long period of time.

Find simple explanations of stock exchanges, the past and future of stock exchanges, how to list on The International Stock Exchange, what is bought and sold in a financial marketplace, and more in our Put Simply guide to Capital Markets.

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Put Simply: Capital Markets
Find simple explanations of stock exchanges, the past and future of stock exchanges, how to list on The International Stock Exchange, what is bought and sold in a financial marketplace, and more.
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TISE Sustinable

Sustainable finance is gaining momentum globally. Market participants are increasingly recognising the importance of allocating capital in a manner that finances a sustainable future.

TISE Sustainable has been established by The International Stock Exchange (TISE) to provide a comprehensive and reputable market segment that enables the flow of capital into investments that promote environmental, social or sustainable activities. TISE is a Partner Exchange of the United Nation’s Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) initiative and is committed to being part of the sustainable capital markets ecosystem, both in terms of how we manage our business and through our role as a facilitator of global capital flows.

More than £8 billion was listed on the market during 2021 alone to support environmental, social and sustainable initiatives.

Find out more from the TISE website.

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Listing Vehicles Factsheet
With at least 80 companies listed on worldwide stock exchanges from London to New York and a combined market capitalisation of approx £163 billion, Jersey is a leading international finance centre for listing vehicles.
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Approved stock exchanges in Jersey

Approved stock exchanges in Jersey for listing purpose include:*

  • New York Stock Exchange
  • Chicago Stock Exchange
  • NASDAQ
  • NYSE Euronext Paris
  • Toronto Stock Exchange
  • Luxembourg Stock Exchange
  • Johannesburg Stock Exchange
  • Cyprus Stock Exchange
  • Stock Exchange of Mauritius
  • NYSE MKT
  • The International Stock Exchange
  • Irish Stock Exchange
  • London Stock Exchange (including Main Market, AIM and SFS)