Lieutenant-Governor visits Guernsey Finance

Monday 22 August 2022

His Excellency, Lt Gen Richard Cripwell CB CBE spent a morning last week at the offices of the island’s financial promotional agency, Guernsey Finance.

During the visit, His Excellency was treated to a presentation outlining the opportunities and challenges that face the industry, as well as hearing of the valuable contribution that the financial services industry makes to Guernsey’s economy.

He met with the agency’s Chief Executive, Rupert Pleasant, Chairman Deputy Lyndon Trott, and members of the senior leadership team.  

“We were honoured that His Excellency devoted so much of his time to come and hear about the agency’s work, supporting the various pillars of the financial services sector,” said Mr Pleasant. 

The Lt-Governor also learned of Guernsey’s specialist offerings in the fields of private wealth, investment funds, insurance, pensions and banking.  

Pictured: Deputy Lyndon Trott is the Chair of the promotional agency.

His Excellency said he found the session extremely useful and in particular was interested to hear of Guernsey’s contribution as a world-leader in the sustainable finance space.  

“It was fascinating to discover that Guernsey, through its green fund regime, is a genuine world leader in sustainable finance. And I was also pleased to learn that Guernsey practitioners are keen to continue innovating and making Guernsey a force for global good,” he said. 

Guernsey Finance Chairman Lyndon Trott said he was delighted that His Excellency had taken the time to visit the team and learn more about our key economic driver, at an early stage in his tenure.

“It has been extremely valuable to have His Excellency visit and we were very grateful that he gave up his time to understand more about our primary industry and the significant and dominant contribution it makes to our economy,” he added. 

Pictured (top): L-R: Communications Director Rosie Allsopp, International Business Development Director James Crawford, Head of Strategy & Sustainable Finance Stephanie Glover, Deputy Chief Executive Barnaby Molloy, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB CBE, Chief Executive Rupert Pleasant.