Explore every episode of the podcast Jersey Heard

This episode explores how changes in US tax and regulatory frameworks, both at federal and state level, have shaped today’s trust and private wealth landscape. Philip, Steve and Darrell explore how these developments compare with leading international jurisdictions such as Jersey, particularly for families with cross‑border connections.

New for our international listeners, tune into 'Our IFC in 2026' to hear an exclusive conversation with our CEO, Joe Moynihan, and Deputy CEO, Amy Bryant. They unpack how Jersey’s international finance centre (IFC) set itself apart across the UK, Gulf Region, Africa, Asia and the USA in 2025, and speak about the key trends set to shape IFCs in 2026.

Gain the latest insights from our market development experts in Africa, Dr. Rufaro Nyakatawa and Faizal Bhana, on the developments shaping East and South Africa’s financial landscape.

As 2025 comes to a close, this episode highlights key trends – from the evolution of private wealth and family businesses to current developments in funds and tokenisation and the expanding Middle East–Africa corridor offering a clear view of the opportunities set to define 2026. 

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 conversation begins by assessing AI’s actual energy demands and carbon footprint, before moving on to highlight emerging innovations that aim to reduce that environmental burden. Finally, the podcast explores how AI – used intelligently - could become a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, while offering practical guidance on how businesses and individuals can adopt more sustainable AI practices.

Listen now for an insightful discussion on the balance between technological advancement and environmental responsibility.

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 Marketing, Louise Burrows. 

Oreo and Dominika share insights into their roles, what inspires them, and how they see the industry evolving, as well as the challenges and opportunities they’ve faced, and reflections on their career journeys. 

They also highlight the strong presence of women at this year’s event and how empowering it was to see so many talented young women recognised. 

For inspiration, career insights, and a glimpse into Jersey’s finance sector, this episode is a must-listen. 

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 is a trusted solution for international planning.

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 include progress on Vision 2050 and the Together Workstream, including the Skills Toolkit for students and research assessing Jersey’s economic contribution. They also discuss Jersey Private Fund (JPF) enhancements, updates to the Sound Business Practice Policy, the proposed repeal of COBO and JFSC alignment with AIFMD II. Looking ahead, they examine global private market trends, governance opportunities and the impact of next year’s elections on the Island’s finance sector.

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 expertise and ecosystem found in Jersey’s international finance centre continues to attract multi-generational family offices. Listen now to the full episode.

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 evolving landscape of cross-border investments and finance structuring in the GCC.

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 regulatory landscape for crypto assets. Matt shares why Moonpay chose the Island as a destination to set up a VASP.

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 Awards—an annual programme celebrating emerging talent. As part of the Future Leaders Forum, they work together with other award winners to discuss key issues such as sustainability, digital transformation, and workplace culture, feeding fresh ideas directly into industry leadership. 

Alex and Clovie share their personal journeys, the impact of being recognised as Rising Stars, and why the Forum is more than an accolade, it’s a chance to make a real difference in the sector. 

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 within the regions we oversee. They pulled on personal experiences, gave their reflections on the industry and looked ahead to the future.

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 virtual assets and tokenised real-world assets and how Jersey’s regulator is adapting and collaborating with industry to keep up with this ever-evolving market.  

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 Islanders re-enter the finance industry or take on a new career path. 

Silvia shares her own story of change, discusses the importance of accessible career routes, and highlights real success stories from Reconnect attendees. If you’re looking for inspiration, insight, or your next big move — this episode is for you. 

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 alike.

In this episode of Jersey Heard, Tom McKenna, the host and our sustainable finance lead, speaks with Olivia Dakeyne, an expert on environmental crime and principal researcher at Themis. They unpack what environmental crime really is, why it matters to Jersey and how it fits into our evolving financial landscape.

Tune in for a sharp, accessible introduction to one of finance’s most overlooked risks.

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 entrepreneurs across Africa. With a focus on financial inclusion and innovation, the conversation highlights how 4G Capital is transforming lives in the region, demonstrating the global impact of purposeful finance and the value Jersey brings as a forward-thinking international finance centre.

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.

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 released white paper produced in partnership with IFI Global, which highlights the forces reshaping private investment and the emerging opportunities for managers and investors alike.

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 surrounded by so many accomplished women in Jersey’s finance sector. Her passion, drive, and leadership make her a true rising star. Tune in to hear her story and what the recognition has meant for her career. 

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 with industry experts Emily Haithwaite (Ogier Group Partner) and Mirek Gruna (Regional CCO, IQ-EQ).

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 collaborative projects shaping Jersey’s international finance centre. A must-listen for financial and related professional services professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in 2025.

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 to detail, compliance knowledge and customer driven approach.

Adam also chatted about what it was like to switch careers from aviation operations into the finance industry and how his skill set was transferable.

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 and the growth of 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 step in the evolution of the global funds sector. How recent changes to the regulatory guidance on real world assets (RWAs) have positioned Jersey at the forefront of this fast-moving landscape and why Jersey’s well-established expertise in securitisations has made it a ‘first-mover’ in tokenising RWAs.

Stay tuned for episodes two and three, which will be released in the upcoming weeks with special industry guests. 

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 professional growth.

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 - they reflect on the pivotal moments of 2024 and share their aspirations and ambitions for 2025.

Gain unique insights into the events that defined 2024 for our industry, including Jersey’s MONEYVAL assessment report, the industry’s strides towards achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, and the impact of global political dynamics on our financial landscape.

Looking ahead, Joe and Amy preview the innovative projects, strategic initiatives and exciting opportunities that will drive growth, resilience and sustainability in the coming year.

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 robust regulatory environment to its innovative approach to financial services, Jersey offers Middle Eastern investors a stable and trusted platform for structuring global investments and managing wealth. Jack explains how Jersey’s strong connectivity to markets like London and Dubai enables seamless cross-border transactions and supports a wide range of financial needs.  

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 strength in driving his success. 

We delve into the significance of the Rising Stars Awards and explore the vital role neurodivergent individuals play in creating diverse and innovative work environments.  

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 winning the Rising Star award.

Additionally, Sivaradjen offers insights into his career, the best advice he’s received, and what he enjoys most about working in finance. 

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 region.
 
In this episode discover Daniel’s views and perspectives on how Gulf based families are choosing to structure their wealth, and which of Jersey’s wealth management products they are choosing and why. Plus, he shares other key insights into working with Gulf based family offices and enterprises, and how he sees this relationship developing.

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.

Yurii also reflects on his experience at the Rising Stars Awards Ceremony and the importance of networking events like Future Connect for career growth.

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 South Africa, discussing the popular Jersey structures and asset classes preferred by South African fund managers. 

The episode also covers common challenges faced when accessing global markets and how Jersey’s robust fund offerings provide unique advantages. Listeners will gain insights into why South African fund managers choose offshore jurisdictions like Jersey and how philanthropic projects involving Jersey firms are making an impact across Africa. 

Whether you're a fund manager or simply curious, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the benefits and opportunities within Jersey’s funds sector.

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 insights into Maria’s perspective on the rising interest in listing on the London Stock Exchange among mainland Chinese companies.

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, about the tokenisation of real-world assets from a US standpoint and why jurisdictions matter in this digital transformation. 

This episode is timely given the recent publication of guidance from Jersey’s regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission, focussing on this area. Jersey’s approach ensures that virtual assets are treated the same as securitisation vehicles. Our solution is proven, flexible and has regulatory clarity.

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 Singapore, as well as the evolution of China’s business landscape.

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 digital sector. 

She also reflects on her experience at the Rising Stars Awards Ceremony and what it meant to her. 

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 episode of our ‘Jersey Heard’ podcast.

During the podcast, they discussed the landscape for women working in financial services within the regions they oversee. They drew on their personal experiences, reflected on the industry, and looked ahead to the future.
Listen to the full podcast now. 

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, caught up with Karolina Pilcher, our Senior Strategy and Research Manager, to discuss some common misconceptions about working in the finance industry. 

Amy shares her career journey and explains that you don’t have to be a banker to work in a bank! Many roles help support the function of a business, so your skills could be a perfect match. 

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 investment funds and explore the reasons behind the success of the Jersey Private Fund (JPF) regime.

Discover how the JPF regime interacts with Singaporean regulation and why Jersey has become a preferred jurisdiction for launching crypto funds with Singaporean managers. For aspiring fund managers, hear practical advice on setting up a Jersey fund, including the advantages Jersey offers to Singaporean managers and its appeal across various asset classes.

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, underscoring the critical role of technology, sustainable finance and wealth planning in shaping Africa's future. They speak about the transformative power of fintech, which is driving innovation and financial inclusion across Africa,  the vital importance of integrating sustainable finance into strategies to protect our planet while safeguarding wealth and the significance of wealth planning for family businesses. The episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for securing family futures in Kenya, emphasising the importance of professional legal advice.

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 share with us how she   became a shining star in her company. 

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 impact of environmental factors and government policies on its economic health across 2023 and into the future.

David touches on the promising growth in the affordable housing sector, which is expected to drive economic development and job creation across the continent, the investment opportunities for investors and his predictions and insights into the future directions of Africa's economic growth and development.

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 employees and the wider business community.

Episode two is titled ‘How Does Social Capital Contribute to Business Value?’. As the value derived from positive connections between the business, its employees and the wider business community is increasingly being measured, scrutinised and reported on, we discussed its overall contribution to the ‘S’ in ‘ESG’. 

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 discusses why she enjoys working in Jersey’s financial sector, her previous career paths and how they helped her during the transition into the finance industry.  

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 landscape, US investment managers are facing several challenges. Should they be looking to raise capital overseas? Where should they structure their funds to do so? And how can they stay ahead of the curve?

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 finance industry in 2023, what drove Jersey Finance to visit every higher education setting on the Island last year, how our flagship international events are transforming perceptions of Jersey’s IFC in our target markets, and what Joe’s views are on the challenges faced by IFCs gained from Jersey’s membership of the World Alliance of International Finance Centres (WAIFC). 

Listeners will also get a taste of our ‘big ticket’ items and themes for the year ahead.

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, studying and her social life. She also discusses why she believes enhancing your career with professional qualifications is important.  

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 at KPMG.

Episode one, titled ‘ESG and Staff Retention and Attraction’, focussed on how firms are seeking ways to stay competitive to retain and attract top quality people, despite facing challenges including talent shortages, skills gaps and changing workforce demographics.

Our 2023 Rising Star in the Fund category was Natalia Jurajda. Natalia recently sat down with us to discuss her win, the progression in her career journey since joining the industry from school and why she thinks the finance industry is a great career path. 

 In the second episode of our special edition series, Amy Bryant, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Jersey Finance speaks to Matthew Millard-Beer, CEO of Itriom.