What Does Jersey Finance Do? | About Jersey Finance

our purpose Funded by Members of the local finance industry and the Government of Jersey, we have a presence in Jersey, Dubai, Hong Kong SAR, Johannesburg, London, New York, Shanghai and Singapore.

By working with the best people, we’re able to create a safe, ethical and secure environment for investors.

We’re passionate about what we do and are focussed on developing a better, clearer future for businesses, the general public (at home and abroad), and for the finance industry as a whole.

Jersey Finance, which is run as a not-for-profit organisation, was formed in 2001 to represent and promote Jersey as an IFC of excellence. We are funded by local financial services firms and the Government of Jersey. We are truly international, with a presence in Jersey, Dubai, Hong Kong SAR, Johannesburg, London, New York, Shanghai and Singapore.

Communication

Open and positive, we’re a central contact for journalists and anyone connected with the finance industry – both locally and internationally – as a source of comment, industry news and information. We provide transparent views and insights on the role of IFCs and the added value that they bring to economies around the world.

Development

Being the best means that our people need to be at the top of their game. That’s why we provide tools and resources for our finance industry professionals to successfully promote their individual organisations, products and services.

Innovation

Forward-thinking and proactive, we work closely with the Government of Jersey and the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), to ensure that the best interests of the industry are represented, in terms of legislation, regulation and other key areas of innovation.

Our Vision and Mission

Our vision For Jersey to be a clear leader in providing future-focused financial and related professional services globally.

Our Mission

To enable and champion a resilient, relevant and relationship-focused financial and related professional services sector.

What We Do

Jersey’s finance industry is focussed on developing a better, more certain future. By working with the right people and creating a safe and secure environment for investors, we can help to grow both local and international economies. As the voice of the international finance centre, we are proud to promote Jersey and help set it apart as a first-class jurisdiction.

Communicating the enduring strengths of Jersey’s finance industry to intermediaries, institutions and private clients globally, remains an essential element of our strategy and of Jersey’s future success.

We produce a wide range of engaging communications to support our stakeholders, to promote the many benefits Jersey offers as an award-winning IFC and to raise awareness about the value our jurisdiction adds to individuals and businesses in local and global economies.

In a globally competitive marketplace, Jersey prides itself on the collaborative efforts of its finance industry, Government, and Regulator.

We coordinate the consultation process for proposed legislation and regulation affecting Jersey’s finance industry, involving the Government of Jersey, the Jersey Financial Services Commission, and the industry. This ensures that resources are focused on the most critical issues.

We strive to keep Jersey internationally competitive by engaging with key stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks. Simultaneously, we seek opportunities to maintain and grow business flows and protect Jersey’s international reputation.

The Jersey Finance Team

The work of Jersey Finance is delivered through several distinct teams:

Market Development ›

This team ensures Jersey’s voice is heard around the world and that firms in Jersey’s finance industry have the tools and resources they need to successfully promote their individual organisations, products and services. The team is truly international, with a presence in Jersey, Dubai, Hong Kong SAR, Johannesburg, London, New York, Shanghai and Singapore.

Strategy and Research ›

This team helps advance insights and intelligence by managing specialist reports, commissioning research and analytics, and instigating projects on strategically important topics which are key to ensuring Jersey’s future success as an IFC. The team’s key themes currently include fintech, skills, sustainable finance, and Jersey’s value as an IFC within the global economy.

Legal and Technical ›

This team reflects our forward thinking and proactive ethos, working closely with the Government of Jersey and the JFSC, to ensure that the best interests of the industry are represented, in terms of legislation, regulation and other key areas of innovation.

Marketing ›

Incorporating brand and communications, events and digital professionals, this team provides transparent views and insights on the role of an IFC and the added value that Jersey brings to economies around the world, as well as promoting Jersey as an IFC of excellence through our globally held events, and across digital platforms.

Operations ›

Covering all areas of business operations including finance, human resources, governance, and information technology, this team ensures the efficient day-to-day operations of Jersey Finance both in Jersey and throughout our global offices.