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5 November 2009

Guernsey Welcomes Conclusions Of The ‘Foot Review’

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Guernsey Finance is a joint industry and government initiative which seeks to promote and connect the island’s financial services sector in its chosen markets internationally. Based in Guernsey, the agency conducts marketing, communications and business development for members firms and also employs representatives in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The Guernsey Government has welcomed the final report of the ‘Foot Review’.
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The Guernsey Government has welcomed the final report of the 'Foot Review'.

Guernsey's Chief Minister, Lyndon Trott, said: "In my view this report vindicates the position of Guernsey and the other Crown Dependencies. Mr Foot finally confirms the issue that the three Crown Dependencies do provide a positive economic benefit to the UK.

"Once again an independent expert has found Guernsey to be a favourable, compliant and transparent international financial centre, which can offer high quality professional services for the benefit of the global economy."

Deputy Trott also welcomed comments from Lord Bach, Minister for the Crown Dependencies at the Ministry of Justice, who described the report as considered and helpful.

"Lord Bach has expressed his confidence that the Crown Dependencies will continue to lead in terms of meeting new financial standards. I too am confident that we will continue to be regarded as an example for other offshore financial centres to follow," said the Chief Minister.

The Foot Review was commissioned by the UK Government to examine the long-term opportunities and challenges facing the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories as financial centres.

For more information about Guernsey's finance industry please visit www.guernseyfinance.com.

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