Many of BWCI’s flagship Blue Riband pensions products¹ have signed up to a local initiative which was launched last year by the Guernsey Association of Pension Providers (“GAPP”). The Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Framework for Pensions (the “Framework”) recognises Guernsey pension providers which have embedded ESG into their processes and decision-making. What’s involved? The… Read More »
By Stephen Ainsworth at BWCI stephen.ainsworth@bwcigroup.com “maintain Guernsey at the forefront of international pension provision” This cryptic title is the subject of a recent consultation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC). It responds to requests from Pension Service Providers (PSPs) in Guernsey to enable them to provide services through a Protected Cell Company (PCC).… Read More »
We’ve moved! You will now find us at Osprey House, 5-7 Old Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RF. With effect from 28 November 2024, our Jersey office is in Osprey House. BWCI Managing Partner, Michael McKay, said: “Our office in Kingsgate House has served us well over the last 21 years, but we hope that… Read More »
We’re moving! You will soon find us at Osprey House, 5-7 Old Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RF. With effect from 2 December 2024, our Jersey office will be moving to Osprey House. BWCI Managing Partner, Michael McKay, said: “Our office in Kingsgate House has served us well over the last 21 years, but we… Read More »
What’s changing? The States of Guernsey have recently announced that self-employed company owners currently paying self-employed social security contributions will automatically become employed for social security purposes from 1 January 2025 unless they opt to remain self-employed. This has a wide ranging impact on your pension arrangements which are highlighted below. If I change… Read More »