Global Vision, Local Wisdom
Global Vision, Local Wisdom
BWCI is delighted to be able to offer a bursary to a local student once again in 2021.
We are inviting applications from Guernsey resident students with local residential qualifications who have, or are expected to achieve, at least two A grades at A level, one of which must be in maths. Students studying for a degree in maths, economics or degrees with some maths content will be given preference.
In the midst of a pandemic, with face-to-face trustees’ meetings discouraged, or even prohibited in some places, it is harder for trustees to carry out governance activities in the traditional way. It is important that a scheme’s governance arrangements remain robust at all times, as good governance is paramount to delivering good outcomes for pension scheme members; a well-run scheme is a well-governed scheme. Fortunately there are tools to help.
Download article
We are delighted to announce that Amber Buckingham, who completed her final exam to qualify as an actuary last year, has been awarded the Worshipful Company of Actuaries’ Prize for the Pensions and Other Benefits exam.
Download article
Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products, known as “PRIIPs”, can be complex financial structures which may not necessarily be well-understood by potential investors. To try to address this, EU regulations require every potential retail investor to be provided with a Key Information Document “KID” for any PRIIP they are considering.
Download article
There has been significant interest from employers in both international pension plans (IPPs) and international savings plans (ISPs) in recent months. However, it is not always clear which type of plan best fits an employer’s particular needs. Both IPPs and ISPs are typically established in international finance centres – such as Guernsey and Jersey – to take advantage of enabling legislation, a favourable tax regime and good support services.
Download article