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09/07/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Tony Moretta, CEO of Digital Jersey Hub, for an upcoming Newsweek report

Highlights:
🌐 Digital Development: Digital Jersey acts as both a government-funded economic development agency and an industry association, driving the island’s transformation through three core pillars: industry, innovation, and digital skills. With over 200 member companies, it supports local startups and scale-ups while attracting 15–20 digital firms per year through concierge-style relocation services.

🚀 Innovation: Jersey is positioning itself as a hashtag for innovation, ideal for piloting advanced tech like drones, IoT, and medtech. Thanks to robust infrastructure and local regulatory autonomy, initiatives such as Sandbox Jersey enable real-world experimentation in a controlled, collaborative environment.

💸 Impact Funding: With £20 million secured from the sale of Jersey Telecom’s IoT division, the Impact Jersey Fund backs projects that address critical issues in tourism, retail, elderly care, and environmental resilience. Jersey is also pioneering data trusts, enabling structured, legal data sharing, a model gaining international attention.

🏥 Smart Island: Jersey isn’t just building infrastructure, it’s building connectivity between public, private, and regulatory bodies. With a digital twin of the island and collaborative partnerships with utilities and social services, Jersey exemplifies the “smart island” concept in action.

📡 Global Leadership: Ranked among the world’s best for broadband (100% fiber-to-the-premises), Jersey is now rolling out hashtag to support advanced tech use cases. Its compact yet complex system, with independent regulators in finance, health, and data, offers a fertile ground for global tech firms to prototype at scale.

🇺🇸 Transatlantic Ties: With strong links to the U.S. via businesses like Pinpoint Applicant Tracking System and tech exports in fintech and consumer electronics, Digital Jersey helps local companies expand across the Atlantic. U.S. interest is growing in Jersey’s cutting-edge work in data regulation and trusts, a space where the island is fast becoming a global leader.

🔐 Cyber Compliance: As an international finance hub, Jersey takes cybersecurity and data governance seriously. The island maintains GDPR equivalency, has its own Cyber Emergency Response Team, and supports businesses in navigating the legal structure of data through pioneering data trust models.

💬 Final Message: Jersey is more than just a finance hub. It’s a global sandbox for responsible innovation, small enough to be agile, but sophisticated enough to scale. With a unique blend of world-class digital infrastructure, institutional flexibility, and lifestyle appeal, Jersey is shaping the future of smart, secure, and scalable tech.

We describe ourselves primarily as a government-funded economic development agency, but we’re also an industry association. Our mission is to accelerate Jersey’s digital future. Every place becomes more digital over time, but by accelerating that process, Jersey can unlock real competitive advan...

02/07/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Murray Norton, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, for an upcoming Newsweek report

Highlights:
💼 Finance & Stability: Financial services represent 50% of Jersey’s economy, employing just 20% of the workforce. The island’s political stability, use of sterling, and alignment with major centers like London, New York, and Dubai make it a prime base for international investment.

🏝️ Diversified Island Economy: Beyond finance, Jersey thrives with renowned agricultural products like Jersey milk and Jersey Royals, a long-standing hashtag industry, and a vibrant café culture. Diversification is key to sustaining this balanced economic ecosystem.

🏛️ Business Voice: Founded in 1768, the Jersey Chamber of Commerce is the world’s oldest English-speaking chamber. It acts as a "critical friend" to government, representing over 600 businesses and 35,000 employees, and helps shape robust, business-friendly policies.

🌍 Global Outreach: With a global footprint in cities like New York, Dubai, and Shanghai, Jersey Finance and the Chamber actively promote the island's strengths abroad. The U.S. is a core market, with Jersey positioned as a secure, transparent, and world-class financial hub.

🚀 Innovation: Full fibre broadband covers 100% of the island, enabling some of the fastest internet speeds globally. Backed by Digital Jersey Hub, the island is embracing 5G, renewable energy, and tech innovation to future-proof its economy.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Talent & Livability: Attracting skilled talent remains a challenge, but Jersey’s strong air and sea links, excellent public services, and coastal lifestyle make it an ideal place to live and work. The Chamber advocates for inclusive policies around housing, education, and mobility.

💬 Final Message: Just 45 minutes from London, Jersey offers a rare combination of natural beauty, business excellence, and community spirit. It’s not just a place to visit, it’s a place to grow, invest, and belong.

How would you characterize Jersey’s current economic landscape and what makes the island an attractive base for international business and investment?

25/06/2025

🗣️ Interview with Hon. Rasata Rafaravavitafika, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report

Highlights:
🤝 Strategic Partnerships: Diplomatic relations with the UAE have grown remarkably since 2016. Today, Madagascar views the Emirates as a key partner in driving forward its national priorities, agricultural transformation, energy transition, and industrialization.

💼 Investment Opportunities: Agreements are in motion with Emirati partners in agriculture, agro-business, organic fertilizer production, solar energy, and the creation of industrial-tourism zones with favorable regulatory regimes.

📈 Economic Vision: Madagascar is undergoing ambitious reforms to attract foreign investment and become the economic hub of the South-West Indian Ocean. Ongoing infrastructure projects like the SPAT Port Toamasina Officiel expansion (completion by 2026) support this long-term vision.

🌾 Agro Powerhouse: With 36 million hectares of arable land, Madagascar aims to become Africa’s top rice producer and promote high-value exports such as vanilla, cocoa, peppercorns, and even African caviar.

🔐 Investor Protection: A reformed investment law and a new mining code guarantee investor security. The government actively seeks sustainable, integrated projects with real community impact.

🌍 Gateway To Africa: Positioned as a bridge between Asia and Africa, Madagascar benefits from its African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat membership, strong ties with Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and SADC, and a multilingual, tech-savvy workforce.

✈️ Air Connectivity: With six weekly Emirates flights and a growing network of global routes, Madagascar is prioritizing open skies and expanding tourism reach.

🏗️ Special Zones & PPPs: New public-private partnerships, tourism land reserves, and industrial zones, such as Textile City, are designed to catalyze holistic regional development with world-class infrastructure.

💬 Final Message: “Madagascar is more than an investment destination, it’s a country with a soul. We welcome investors who seek both economic success and lasting impact. Join us in unlocking Madagascar’s untapped potential.”

Ministère des Affaires Etrangères de Madagascar

1. Madagascar and the United Arab Emirates have had diplomatic relations for several years. How would you characterize the current state of these bilateral relations?

25/06/2025

🇲🇬 We’re excited to interview local stakeholders in for our upcoming report with Khaleej Times. Stay tuned as we uncover the unique opportunities and perspectives of this strategic island nation, bridging Africa and Asia with its rich natural resources, investment potential, and tourism appeal.

Madagascar is strengthening its ties with the 🇦🇪 UAE and Gulf countries, aiming to attract greater investment and cooperation across sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and logistics. With its strategic location along key maritime routes in the Indian Ocean, the country is positioning itself as a gateway for Gulf investors looking to expand their presence in Africa.

20/06/2025

🗣️ Interview with Ms. Jill Britton, Director General of the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC), for an upcoming Newsweek report

Highlights:
🏦 Trusted Regulator: For nearly 30 years, the JFSC has been at the heart of ’s finance ecosystem, overseeing banking, trusts, funds, legal, and accounting sectors. It uniquely combines financial supervision with company registry duties, enhancing transparency and efficiency.

🛡️ AML & : Jersey stands out globally for its early adoption of FATF standards, including a robust register of beneficial owners. The island earned top recognition in its recent MoneyVal evaluation, strengthening global confidence.

💡 Innovation Driven: Through its Innovation Hub and collaboration with Digital Jersey, the JFSC fosters fintech, regtech, and digital assets, balancing innovation with investor protection. Sup-tech, AI, and data analytics are reshaping its supervisory approach.

🌍 Global Partnerships: With over 65 MOUs in 35 jurisdictions, the JFSC actively engages with FATF, IOSCO, the SEC, and others to combat financial crime and share expertise.

🔒 Cyber Resilience: Cybersecurity is a top priority. The JFSC enforces strict standards and collaborates with national bodies to strengthen firms’ digital defenses across Jersey’s financial sector.

🌱 Sustainable Finance: Jersey is aligning its sustainability frameworks with global standards to address greenwashing and ESG risks, ensuring flexibility to serve clients across the EU, US, and UK.

⚙️ Digital Transformation: Internally, the JFSC is deploying AI-powered tools, automation, and its “Reggie” chatbot to modernize supervision and industry support.

🔭 Looking Ahead: Jersey’s financial future lies in being trusted, agile, and forward-thinking, not in over- or under-regulating. Its long-term strategy emphasizes financial crime prevention, simplified compliance, and innovation adoption.

💬 Final Message: "Success for Jersey isn’t about being the most or least regulated, it’s about being the most trusted. We’re here to protect, grow, and future-proof our financial ecosystem."

1. Could you outline the JFSC’s overarching mandate and how it supports Jersey’s position as a trusted, well-regulated international finance centre?

19/06/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Paul Murphy, CEO of Jersey Business, for an upcoming Newsweek report

Highlights:
🏝️ Jersey Business Climate: With over 8,400 businesses operating across diverse sectors, punches above its weight as a globally competitive hub. The island offers entrepreneurs and investors sophisticated regulation, legal clarity, and seamless access to both UK and European markets.

🤝 Strategic Support: Jersey Business, a government-funded growth agency, supports 2,500–3,000 businesses each year with expert guidance, growth programs, and funding initiatives like the Better Business Grant. Their mission? Sustainable, resilient growth at every stage of the business journey.

📈 People Productivity Data: The agency focuses on three strategic pillars, developing people through leadership and well-being programs, boosting productivity via efficiency and export-readiness, and using data to provide broader economic insight that drives smarter decision-making.

🌍 Export Potential: From historic cod houses to high-end dairy and the iconic Jersey Royal potato, Jersey’s export legacy runs deep. Today, the island exports to markets as far as Japan and South Korea, and is investing in expanding both the volume and variety of its global trade.

🌐 International Expansion: Jersey Business plays a key role in helping local companies tap into global markets. It facilitates export strategies, connects firms with key networks, and helps them navigate compliance and positioning. Recent initiatives include sending delegations to major global expos.

📚 Workforce Development: With 89% of Jersey businesses employing fewer than nine people, upskilling is a national priority. Jersey Business runs island-wide training initiatives and administers grants to support digital literacy, leadership, process improvement, and apprenticeship programs.

💬 Final Message: Jersey offers global investors and entrepreneurs a unique combination of opportunity, agility, and quality of life. Backed by strong governance and a dynamic ecosystem, it’s a thriving platform for growth in a changing world.

How would you describe Jersey’s current business climate, and what makes the island an attractive destination for entrepreneurs, investors, and growing companies?

11/06/2025

🗣️ Interview with Ms. Helen Hatton, Shareholder & Director at the School of International Financial Services (SIFS), Chairman at Central Associates and Shareholder and Director at KnowYourCountry for an upcoming Newsweek report

Highlights:
📈 Jersey Finance: Jersey’s rise as a leading international finance centre stems from its early adoption of beneficiary-friendly trust law in the 1960s. With a population of just 110,000, the island has built a high-quality, globally respected industry rooted in integrity and innovation.

🎓 Future Proofing Talent: SIFS is training the next generation of financial professionals, with over 15,000 learners in 14 jurisdictions. From short courses to three-year programs, SIFS reflects Helen’s belief that professional competence, not secrecy, defines modern financial excellence. With a hybrid model, SIFS partners with local experts to deliver region-specific content online, combining cost-efficiency with on-the-ground relevance.

⚖️ Smart Regulation: Jersey maintains a principles-based regulatory framework, avoiding overregulation to preserve innovation while upholding global standards. Hatton, a key architect of Jersey’s regulatory regime, stresses the importance of values like integrity, solvency, and competence.

🔍 Transparency And Risk: Jersey meets international transparency norms, balancing confidentiality with compliance. Despite external pressure, Hatton argues Jersey often outperforms larger jurisdictions in upholding global best practices.

🛡️ Top Risks: Cybersecurity, complex client structures, sanctions, and geopolitical volatility top today’s risk landscape. Helen underscores that training and vigilance are crucial for firms navigating evolving threats.

🌍 Compliance Hub: Jersey’s compliance professionals are in global demand, with alumni of SIFS and Highlands College now working in Dubai, Luxembourg, Cayman and beyond. A proposed regime to export compliance services shows the island’s untapped potential.

💬 Final Message: “Jersey is safe, fair, and full of exceptional professionals. We’re not just a finance centre, we’re a centre of excellence. Whether you're looking to invest, partner, or live here, you’ll find integrity, quality, and opportunity.”

It’s been a long journey. Jersey was one of the first jurisdictions to introduce a very beneficiary-friendly trust law. By putting beneficiaries at the centre, it made Jersey a safe place to establish trusts. Naturally, that attracted asset managers, trustees, banks, lawyers, and accountants. This...

10/06/2025

🗣️ Interview with Ms. Alexandra Ruddy, Chair of the IoD Jersey & Director at Oben Law and Regulatory, for an upcoming Newsweek report on Jersey 🇯🇪

Highlights:
🌟 Leadership Excellence: Jersey’s leadership community is among the strongest in the IoD network, boasting the highest-performing branch with 850 members across sectors. A standout number of Chartered Directors reflects the island’s commitment to professionalism and governance.

🧭 Pragmatic Regulation: At Oben Regulatory, Alexandra supports firms in navigating complex frameworks with practical, risk-based solutions. Jersey’s recent positive MoneyVal review underscores its strong position as an international finance centre.

📈 Business Priorities: Succession planning, AI integration, and diversity of thought are key focus areas for today’s business leaders. The IoD fosters forward-thinking conversations to support resilient, future-ready organizations.

📊 Matters: Jersey’s high standards in corporate governance drive investor confidence and uphold its global reputation. A robust compliance culture paired with expert-led remediation sets the jurisdiction apart.

📚 Next Gen Leadership: Through Future Leaders Programs, internships, and a new Next Gen Committee, the IoD actively nurtures young talent and aligns education with evolving industry needs, opening diverse pathways beyond finance.

🌐 Innovation & Growth: Emerging sectors like medtech and digital services are gaining traction. Jersey is poised to lead in new asset classes, such as data trusts, leveraging its legal framework and expertise to attract global business.

🇺🇸 US Connections: Despite policy shifts, Jersey remains a stable, English-speaking, well-regulated partner for U.S. investors and entrepreneurs seeking a launchpad into Europe with top-tier service providers and global reach.

💬 Final Message: Jersey is more than a finance hub—it’s a vibrant island rich in natural beauty, history, and opportunity. Whether you’re a tourist, investor, or entrepreneur, Jersey offers a unique mix of community, innovation, and world-class quality of life.

As Chair of the IoD, how would you describe the strength and character of Jersey's leadership community and what sets it apart in the global business landscape?

04/06/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance, for an upcoming Newsweek special on .

Highlights:
🌍 Global Reach & Dual Mandate: Jersey Finance, a not-for-profit established 22 years ago, plays a dual role: promoting Jersey as a premier international finance centre and representing the industry in key policy dialogues. With offices from New York to Dubai, Jersey’s reach is truly global.

💼 Financial Excellence: Jersey’s strength lies in its diversified sectors, private wealth management, banking, funds, and capital markets, now increasingly interconnected. The island delivers sophisticated, cross-border solutions for a global client base.

🚀 Fintech & Innovation: Partnering with Digital Jersey Hub the island fosters innovation in digital assets, tokenisation, and automation. With world-class infrastructure, including full fibre connectivity, Jersey is positioning itself as a hub for future-ready finance.

📈 Strategic Markets: Targeted strategies are driving success in key regions like the U.S., GCC, and Asia. With over 160 global events this year alone, Jersey Finance supports member firms and strengthens links with investors and intermediaries.

🌱 Sustainable Finance: Jersey is committed to ESG and responsible finance. Initiatives like “Greening Jersey” go beyond policy, fostering community engagement and aligning financial expertise with sustainability goals.

🛡️ Regulatory Strength: Jersey’s high standards and stable regulatory environment have earned international praise, including top marks in a recent MONEYVAL assessment. This gives confidence to institutional investors and HNWIs seeking secure jurisdictions.

💬 Final Message: “Trust is everything in finance,” says Mr. Moynihan. “Jersey delivers certainty, stability, and expertise for investors and advisors seeking a future-proof partner in global finance.”

What would you say are the key financial sectors currently driving Jersey’s global investment appeal? And maybe also tell us a little bit more about Jersey Finance, its history and its commitment.

19/05/2025

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