Guernsey: Technology

In this episode, host Brandon talks to Gordon Malcolm, CRO at Investec Bank Channel Islands. They discuss the evolving landscape of risk management, the impact of AI on financial services...

Within the venture capital investment universe, artificial intelligence (AI) and medical technology (MedTech) stand out as transformative asset classes.

In case you weren't able to join us at the 2025 Guernsey Funds Forum, we've recapped some of the key discussion points during a stimulating and informative session exploring the future direction of the funds industry, under the central theme of "Venture to the Future".

The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has released new guidance on digital finance and asset tokenisation, introducing practical measures to strengthen the jurisdiction's position in the digital finance sector. The initiative includes regulatory refinements for virtual asset service providers, clarification on tokenised securities treatment, and simplified licensing pathways for investment and insurance firms engaging in digital asset activities.

As renewable technologies mature and energy markets grow increasingly volatile, traditional stabilising mechanisms like government subsidies and fixed-price power purchase agreements are giving way to merchant risk exposure. How can insurance innovation, supported by the right regulatory environment, transform energy price volatility from an investment barrier into a manageable risk that unlocks sustainable outcomes?

As the UK sharpens its focus on regional development and global competitiveness, its partnership with Guernsey has never been more important.