The Irish government is trying to attract major global players to set up shop in the country, and financial services, headed by the funds industry, are leading the way

Alfi chairman Marc Saluzzi discusses the state of the fund industry and what the AIFMD directive will mean for marketing alternatives across borders

The Grand Duchy appears set to thrive under new regulations covering the funds industry, but many groups have not prepared for AIFMD and there are likely to be challenges from the East

Evgenios C. Evgeniou of PricewaterhouseCoopers and MilleniumAssociates' Ray Soudah debate the island's future

Fiona Le Poidevin, chief executive of Guernsey Finance, discusses what the new economic environment means for international financial centres

Although it boasts a thriving private equity industry, Guernsey must lessen its dependence on UK-sourced business and diversify into other areas if it is to prosper

Pictet and Lombard Odier’s new structures will limit partners’ liabilities, but also boost their international ambitions 

The potential for private banks to expand in Asia is huge but newcomers must choose their target markets carefully and be aware of the risks and costs they will face in becoming established