James Jeune

Plans to make it easier for banks to carry out the necessary checks to issue credit cards in Jersey are finally coming to fruition in the hope that Islanders will be given “more choice and greater access” to financial products. The government has said that Islanders’ personal data – including name, residential address and date […]

Global professional services provider ZEDRA – which celebrated its ten-year anniversary earlier this year – has implemented a leadership transition in its Crown Dependencies business. The firm has appointed Cameron Senior as regional head in a planned succession process that will see Steven Bowen transition from the role to continue supporting ZEDRA in a non-executive […]

THOUSANDS of Islanders who have struggled to obtain UK credit cards could finally find it easier to borrow after ministers announced a breakthrough following years of complaints and campaigning. From 30 July, Jersey will begin securely sharing basic personal information with the UK’s two biggest credit reference agencies, Experian and Equifax, removing one of the […]

A MAJOR overhaul of Jersey’s rental tenancy legislation implemented earlier this year should be given time to “bed in”, according to the new Housing Minister – who said he does not have plans to make any “knee-jerk” alterations to it. Deputy Malcolm Ferey also acknowledged comments made by Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham, when the Senator […]

THE refurbishment of the Island’s secure children’s unit – including “critical” work to replace doors and windows – remains on track for completion later this year. Providing an update this week, Children’s Minister Richard Vibert said the work scheduled to take place over 2025 and 2026 was “progressing in accordance with the plan”. He noted […]

RNLI Jersey is encouraging Islanders to enter or support a “fun, free, open” Ironman-style fundraising event taking place at St Ouen’s Bay later this month. The Apex Lifeguard Challenge, which will include both team and individual races, is being held as the RNLI celebrates the 15th anniversary of its lifeguard service in the island. The […]

JTC has made a number of senior promotions within its Jersey team as part of a mid-year promotion cycle across the firm’s global network. This includes Rebecca Stannard as a new group director within business development and marketing, as well as Stuart Wild as a new senior director in the commercial office. Additionally, Alex Evans […]

JT has sought to strengthen its leadership team with two senior appointments amid an “exciting time” for the business. Clive Goodwin, who has held senior executive roles at Vodafone and BT, has joined as chief commercial officer. And Ben Carter, who has also held senior positions within the sector including roles at AT&T, Vodafone and […]

Efforts to address the dangers posed by the deteriorating Victoria Marine Lake and develop “longer-term solutions” for the site are being progressed “as a matter of priority”, according to the new Infrastructure Minister. Deputy Jonathan Renouf again urged the public to obey the safety warnings not to swim in, enter, or walk around the structure – where a […]

Highvern has made a series of mid-year promotions across its Jersey and Cayman offices as the international fund services provider prepares to grow its business through a merger with a Luxembourg-based firm. The latest ten promotions, which span fund administration, corporate services, private client services, risk and compliance, and technology, come as Highvern continues its […]