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 »
By Michelle Galpin at BWCI michelle.galpin@bwcigroup.com “the above average death rates are of some concern” The Continuous Mortality Investigation (“CMI”) has recently published its report on the mortality rates observed in England & Wales for the first nine months of 2024. The CMI’s analysis compares the mortality rates observed so far during 2024 with the… 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 »