Jersey Heard
Business & Finance
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Welcome to the Jersey Heard Podcast brought to you by Jersey Finance. In this podcast, we will speak about the latest news, views and insights on Jersey's finance industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Episode Three – US Trustees and Cross-border Wealth
This episode of Jersey Heard covers the evolving landscape of professional trusteeship, including the move towards independent trust companies in the US and the role of foreign trustees.
- Jersey in Focus: Regulation and Innovation in 2026
This episode features Karolina Pilcher and Peggy Gielen discussing Jersey's competitiveness report, focusing on the financial sector's digital transformation, AIFMD II regulation, and strengths in tokenisation and carried interest.
- US Tax and Regulatory Landscape
This episode discusses the impact of US tax and regulatory changes on trusts and private wealth, comparing them to international standards in places like Jersey. Philip, Steve, and Darrell examine these developments, particularly for cross…
- Our IFC in 2026
Jersey Heard features CEO Joe Moynihan and Deputy CEO Amy Bryant discussing the Jersey International Finance Centre's 2025 performance and upcoming 2026 trends. The conversation covers the IFC's positioning in various global regions.
- Africa Market Update: Opportunities Shaping 2026
Market development experts Dr. Rufaro Nyakatawa and Faizal Bhana provide insights into East and South Africa's financial landscape. The episode covers trends in private wealth, family businesses, funds, and tokenisation, highlighting oppor…
- AI’s Environmental Impact: The Path Forward
In our latest podcast episode, our Fintech Lead and host, Jonathan Clarke , is joined by Julian Box, founder of sustainable agentic AI platform Clairo, for a discussion on the environmental implications of artificial intelligence. The conv…
- Episode One: Counting Success - Jersey’s Rising Stars in Finance
In this episode, we’re joined by our winners from the Accountancy and Banking categories: Oreofeoluwa (Oreo) Agunloye from KPMG in the Crown Dependencies and Dominika O’Dwyer from the Royal Bank of Canada, who are joined by our Head of Mar…
- The Forces Shaping US Private Wealth
In episode one of our US Private Wealth Network podcast series, learn how global wealth trends are reshaping the needs of families and family offices. The episode looks at how US and offshore trust structures work together and why Jersey i…
- Regulation and Legislation 2025 Insights
In this bitesize Jersey Heard episode, six months on from the first instalment, Peggy Gielen and Karolina Pilcher speak about key regulatory and legislative developments shaping Jersey’s financial services in 2025 and beyond. Highlights in…
- The Evolution of Family Office
Family offices are evolving by becoming more collaborative, transparent and globally connected. In this Jersey Heard episode, our UK Director, Robert Moore, speaks with Tom Powell, Chief Commercial Officer at Somerton Group, about how the…
- Cross-Border Insights: MENA Investment Trends
In this episode Jersey Finance's Faizal Bhana speaks with Gulf based regional experts Rasha Belbaisi, Head of Legal and Corporate Secretary at a leading real estate company in Bahrain, and Yasmin Alafaliq, Partner at Elaqat Law, on the evo…
- Episode Four: Jersey: A Hub for Digital Assets
In the fourth episode of the Tokenisation podcast series, our Head of Funds, Elliot Refson was joined by Chris Griffin, Partner at Carey Olsen and Matt Sullivan, General Counsel at MoonPay, for a deep dive into the evolving global regulato…
- Voices of Tomorrow: The Future Leaders Forum in Action
How can young professionals help shape the future of Jersey’s financial and professional services industry? In this episode of Jersey Heard, host Karolina Pilcher speaks with Alex Barnes and Clovie Knight, two winners of the Rising Stars A…
- Women in Finance: The 2025 Landscape
In this Jersey Heard podcast episode, our Deputy CEO, Amy Bryant, sits down with An Kelles, Director – GCC, and Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant – Africa, to discuss the landscape for women working in financial services w…
- Episode Three: Tokenised Tomorrow: How Jersey is Shaping Digital Finance
In this episode, Elliot Refson, our Head of Funds, talks with Thomas Shaw, Senior Policy Advisor at the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) and Andrew Evans, Head of Innovation at the JFSC. The three discuss Jersey’s approach to vi…
- Reconnect: Your Next Career Move
Thinking about returning to work or switching careers? In this episode of Jersey Heard, Karolina Pilcher from Jersey Finance sits down with Silvia Pinto from the Jersey Financial Services Commission to discuss Reconnect, an event helping I…
- Wild Risks: Why environmental crime matters to finance
Environmental crime is a growing global threat becoming increasingly relevant to the financial services industry. From illegal wildlife trade to waste trafficking, these crimes pose serious risks for investors, institutions and regulators…
- Women, Wealth and Sustainability
In this episode, Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, our Market Development Consultant – Africa, speaks with Genevieve Hennessy-Barrett, co-founder of 4G Capital, to explore how responsible finance is driving sustainable development and empowering female…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: HR
In this episode, we hear from Eric Olival, last year’s Rising Stars Awards winner in the Human Resources category. Eric shares his passion for his work, his unique path into the finance industry and what winning the award meant to him. Hos…
- Funds Focus: A Turning Point for Private Asset Management
Explore the funds landscape with Elliot Refson, our Head of Funds, Stuart Pinnington, Director, IQ-EQ and Sarah Townsend, Senior Counsel, Walkers in this Jersey Heard podcast episode. This discussion builds on insights from a newly release…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: Banking
In this episode, we speak with Clovie Knight from Standard Bank, the 2024 Rising Star in Banking. Clovie reflects on her experience at last year’s awards ceremony, sharing the moments that inspired her and the pride she felt being surround…
- Trends in Cross-Border Investment & Finance Structuring
Gain valuable insights into the evolving world of cross-border investment and finance structuring in this episode of our Jersey Heard podcast. Faizal Bhana, our Director for the Middle East, Africa, and India, hosts a compelling discussion…
- Regulation and Transparency: 2025 Insights
In this bitesize episode, Karolina Pilcher, Senior Strategy and Research Manager and Peggy Gielen, Senior Legal and Technical Manager at Jersey Finance explore the year’s hottest topics in regulation, transparency and the major collaborati…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: Operations and Support
In this latest episode we spoke with Adam Clift from Highvern about his Operations and Support win at last year's Rising Stars awards. Adam really encompasses all the qualities an operations and support rising star should have: attention t…
- Episode Two: The Growth of Tokenisation
In this episode Elliot Refson, Head of Funds at Jersey Finance talks with Dilmun Leach, Partner, Walkers and Daniel Coheur Co-Founder and CCO, Tokeny. The three discuss Jersey’s offering of digitalised real-world assets, market challenges…
- Episode One: Introducing Tokenisation
Listen to the first episode of our new tokenisation series, where Elliot Refson, Head of Funds at Jersey Finance, introduces tokenisation and securitising real-world assets. In this podcast Elliot discusses why tokenisation is the next ste…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: Investment Management
In this episode, hear from Ashley Correia, the 2024 winner in the Investment Management category. Ashley talks about the significance of recognising young talent and the importance of mental health and maintaining a balance, while pursuing…
- Looking Back at 2024 and Forward to 2025
Join our CEO, Joe Moynihan, and Deputy CEO, Amy Bryant, as they examine the key milestones and developments shaping Jersey’s finance industry. In the fifth instalment of ‘Looking Back, Looking Forward’ - our Jersey Heard podcast series - t…
- Perspectives from a Jersey Global Debt and Equity Firm
In this episode of Jersey Heard, Faizal Bana, our Director for the Middle East, Africa, and India, explores why Jersey is the jurisdiction of choice for Middle Eastern investors with Jack Goguelin, founder of Convici Capital. From its robu…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: CSR
In this inspiring episode, we chat to Matthew Coles, our 2024 CSR Rising Star. Matthew shares his journey in championing corporate social responsibility in his workplace and how his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) has been a unique streng…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: Accountancy
In this episode, we celebrate the exceptional young professionals in Jersey’s finance industry, focusing on our 2024 Accountancy Rising Star, Sivaradjen Ramsamy. Sivaradjen shares his career journey, achievements, and the significance of w…
- Family Offices in the GCC: Trends and Opportunities for Jersey
Faizal Bhana, our Director – Middle East, Africa and India recently sat down with Daniel Channing, Executive Director at Crestbridge Family Office Services to unpack the family business trends and opportunities for Jersey firms in the Gulf…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: Law
Louise Burrows, Head of Marketing at Jersey Finance, chats with Yurii Tsybulskyi, the 2024 Law Rising Stars winner from Baker & Partners. Yurii shares his journey in law, the challenges he’s faced, and his advice for aspiring professionals…
- Why South Africa Fund Managers Choose Jersey
In this episode, Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa, Market Development Consultant – Africa at Jersey Finance, and Emily Haithwaite, Group Partner at Ogier, dive into South Africa's dynamic funds landscape. They explore the strong ties between Jersey and…
- Navigating Asian Financial Markets: Looking Ahead
In episode two of our ‘Navigating Asian Financial Markets’ series, Maria and Yiow discuss expected developments in their respective markets. Find out which sector Yiow expects to remain a focal point in the Singapore market and gain insigh…
- Real-World Assets: A Digital Transformation
According to a survey from Calastone, 67% of US managers expect to have tokenised offerings within the next 12 months. In this podcast, Peggy Gielen, Legal and Technical Manager at Jersey Finance, talks to our Americas Lead, Philip Pirecki…
- Navigating Asian Financial Markets: The Current Landscape
In episode one, Maria McDermott, our Market Development Consultant – Asia, and Yiow Chong Tan, our Director – South East Asia, discuss the current landscape in their respective markets. Discover more about the growth of family offices in S…
- Rising Stars 2024 Winner: Digital
Join Louise Burrows, Head of Marketing at Jersey Finance, as she chats with our 2024 Digital Rising Star, Eve Smith. Eve shares her unique journey into the finance industry, the challenges she’s overcome, and her insights on working in the…
- The Landscape for Women in Finance in 2025
As a part of our Women in Alternatives initiatives, our Director of Funds and Corporate, Nicola Le Brocq recently led a discussion with the rest of our female Market Development leads to look at the role of women in finance, in this latest…
- Your Future in Finance: Debunking Misconceptions
Have you already disregarded the option of a career in finance? We want to show you that all the common misconceptions about working in the finance industry are false! Amy Anaminyi, Performance and Business Manager at RBS International, ca…
- Crypto Insights: Jersey’s Fund Regime
This episode dives into the intricacies of Jersey’s investment fund landscape, particularly focussing on the growing crypto fund sector. Yiow and Christopher provide a comprehensive overview of the Jersey regulatory regime relating to inve…
- Africa Round-Up Episode Two: 2023 Review and 2024 Outlook
Faizal Bhana, Director for the Middle East, Africa and India at Jersey Finance, in conversation with Mona Doshi, Partner at Anjarwalla and Khanna LLP in Kenya, highlight pivotal insights from leading professionals in finance and law, under…
- Rising Stars 2023 HR Winner - Kim Hamon
The support functions of a business are key to keeping it running smoothly and efficiently. Kim Hamon, Recruitment Advisor at KPMG, the 2023 winner of the Human Resources category of our Rising Stars Awards, joins us on this episode to sha…
- Africa Round-Up Episode One: 2023 Review and 2024 Outlook
Faizal Bhana, Jersey Finance’s Director for Africa, Middle East and India, chats with David Lekerai, Partner, IKM Advocates at DLA Piper law firm in Nairobi about the dynamic and multifaceted economic landscape of Africa, emphasising the i…
- ESG and Employees Episode Two: How Does Social Capital Contribute to Business Value?
Tom McKenna is once again joined by Daniel Read, Partner and Head of Employment Jersey at Walkers, and David Postlethwaite, ESG Associate Director at KPMG. They discuss the value derived from positive connections between the business, its…
- Rising Stars 2023 Banking Winner - Lauren Davey
The 2023 Banking Rising Star was Lauren Davey, Premier Relationship Manger at Barclays. In this episode we find out about Lauren’s career journey, how she felt about being nominated and winning the award, and the ceremony itself. She also…
- US Investment Managers: Exploring International Markets
This special episode of our podcast brings you exclusive insights from a thought-provoking roundtable event hosted by Jersey Finance in collaboration with IFI Global, held at the Cornell Club in New York. In a rapidly-changing financial la…
- Your Future in Finance: Oakbridge
Are you thinking of starting your professional qualifications or want to find out more about a career in finance? Listen to Sarah Absolum, Senior Fund Administrator at Oakbridge discuss her path into finance, how she balances work, studyin…
- Looking Back at 2023 and Forward to 2024
An annual Jersey Heard staple, our CEO, Joe Moynihan, and Deputy CEO, Amy Bryant, have a conversation reflecting on 2023 and looking forward to 2024 in this podcast episode. They chat about their most memorable events or occasions for the…
- ESG and Employees Episode One: ESG and Staff Retention and Attraction
Our two-part podcast miniseries on ‘ESG and Employees’ was hosted by our Sustainable Finance Lead, Tom McKenna. He was joined by Daniel Read, Partner and Head of Employment Jersey at Walkers, and David Postlethwaite, ESG Associate Director…