CPD Module: Funds (Guernsey Regulation)

Course purpose

The course an invaluable resource for any professional working, or looking to work, in the funds profession, as well as lawyers, auditors and accountants, compliance professionals, IT developers and those in the banking and trust sector.

You will learn about

• The role and remit of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) 
• The Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 
• Authorised funds and the Rules applicable to them, including: 
  • The Authorised Collective Investment Schemes (Class A) Rules 2008 
  • The Authorised Collective Investment Schemes (Class B) Rules 2013 
  • Collective Investment Schemes (Qualifying Professional Investors Funds) (Class Q) Rules 1998
  • The Authorised Closed-Ended Investment Schemes Rules 2008 
• Registered funds and the Rules applicable to them, including 
  • The Registered Collective Investment Schemes Rules 2018
  • Prospectus Rules 2018 
• Private Investment Fund Rules 2016 
• The Licensees (Conduct of Business) Rules 2016 
• The Finance Sector Code of Corporate Governance  
• Outsourcing of functions by entities licensed under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1987 
• Licensees (Capital Adequacy) Rules 2010 

Course audience

Students of this course typically include:

• Professionals working in investment funds, fund administration and financial services
• Those working in the private banking and wealth management industry
• Lawyers, auditors, accountants, compliance professional, IT developers and those working in trusts

Features

• Provides a detailed insight into the regulatory landscape in Jersey.
• This course helps professionals understand the regulations in the specific jurisdictions that they work in/with.
• It is delivered fully online and delegates can access the material whenever and wherever they wish over the 12-month period.
• The course has been created in conjunction with Will Morgan (Managing Director) and Victoria Le Poidevin (Senior Manager) from Offshore Consulting Limited.

Format, Delivery and Assessment

*Now Online!* We have committed to delivering all courses that are taking place from July until the end of December 2020 ONLINE, in response to the situation relating to COVID-19 — including workshops, revision classes and assessments.

Watch this space to learn how we are supporting our students through the transition to the online environment.

This course is delivered through an online learning platform, providing you with twelve months’ access to bespoke, interactive course material written by an industry expert. There is no formal assessment for this course, allowing you to study and learn at your own pace and refer back to the content as and when needed for the purpose of practice. There are 30 nominal hours of study recommended for this course.

Fees

For those who are enrolled on, or have previously completed the Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration, a discounted course fee of £145.00 is available (+ UK VAT if applicable).