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Capital International's Jersey business has expanded significantly in recent years, with a series of acquisitions helping to strengthen the firm's presence on the island. In the latest episode of the Bailiwick Podcast, Antony Kelsey, managing director of Capital International (Jersey) Limited and group head of asset management, talks to Natasha Baluchi about his career, the growth of the business and the leadership lessons he has picked up along the way.The views, thoughts and opinions expressed within this article are those of the author, and not those of Capital International Group Limited (Group) and/or any of its subsidiary companies and as such are neither given nor endorsed by the Group or any company within the Group.   Information in this article does not constitute investment advice or an offer or an invitation by or on behalf of any company within the Group to buy or sell any product or security or to make a bank deposit.   Any reference to past performance is not necessarily a guide to the future. The value of investments may go down as well as up and may be adversely affected by currency fluctuations.   The Group, its subsidiary companies, clients, and officers may have a position in, or engage in transactions in any of the investments mentioned. Opinions constitute views as at the date of issue thereof and are subject to change. Capital International (Jersey) Limited is a subsidiary of Capital International Group Limited and is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission for the conduct of Investment Business and Fund Services Business.  

What do courtrooms and theatres have in common? According to Advocate Simon Thomas – quite a lot.A partner at Baker & Partners, Simon has spent more than 30 years working on some of Jersey's highest profile legal cases, including the L'Ecume II collision trial last year.Away from the courtroom, however, he swaps legal submissions for stage directions as director of Come From Away, the internationally acclaimed musical based on the extraordinary true story of thousands of airline passengers stranded in the tiny Canadian town of Gander after the 9/11 attacks.He dropped into the Bailiwick Podcasts studio to speak to Bailiwick Express Editor Fiona Potigny about doing justice to real-life stories, whether musicals deserve more credit than they’re often given, and whether there’s any truth in the old cliché that "all barristers are failed actors"…Come From Away runs at the Opera House (which is gloriously air-conditioned) until 11 July – don't miss out, get your tickets here. 

Capital International’s group chief investment officer Jon Proudfoot tells Emily Moore how a mix of independent thinking and rigorous research drives the firm’s approach. 

'Freshly Squeezed: The juice on GEL' takes you behind the scenes at Guernsey Electricity. In Episode 1, Gareth Wordingham joins Laura Clayton to discuss the findings from GEL's recent customer survey.

Guernsey Electricity Limited has open its gates giving curious islanders the opportunity to see what goes on inside Guernsey’s power station. 🏭 🚨Bailiwick Express reporter Laura Clayton spoke to Kenrick Brooks and Joel Bramer about what you can expect on these tours. Download the Bailiwick Express / Jersey Evening Post app to listen on the go⭐ Subscribe to Bailiwick Express on Youtube for more podcasts!

Alex Picot Trust director Hannah Roynon-Jones tells Emily Moore how trusts can help with succession planning, asset protection and ensuring that wealth is passed on as people wish

Cast your mind back to your school days and, specifically, your last few years in the classroom when talk regularly shifted to your career aspirations. With the oft-held childhood fantasies of becoming a Premier League footballer or a principal ballerina now cast aside, it is likely that many Island students found that they were being pointed towards the finance industry.While the finance sector still employs around 25% of Islanders, there several other opportunities for people whose skills might lie in areas such as problem-solving and critical thinking.Commercial Editor Emily Moore spoke to Charlie Miles about the future opportunities for young people in Jersey aspiring to lead a career in STEM. 

In this episode, Editor Fiona Potigny speaks to Digital Jersey CEO Tony Moretta about the future of AI in Jersey. Bailiwick PodcastsJune 15, 2026

Today is the first day of this year’s Action for Brain Injury Week. To mark the occasion, Headway Jersey chief executive Lisa Perkins, Headway member Justine Boreham and CNS Neuro Rehabilitation founder Nadia Applegate told Emily Moore about some of the challenges people with brain injuries face and the support available in the Island.

Kroll managing directors Ed Shorrock and Malin Nilsson tell Emily Moore why the finance industry needs to adopt a “growth mindset” to increase its competitiveness on the global stageWhether you are a staunch supporter of the finance industry or believe that the Island should have a more diversified economy, there can be no doubt that financial services is the bedrock of Jersey’s economy.[sponsored content]May 6, 2026

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Before engaging the services of Clarity, Randalls was facing a key challenge. Ruth Wainwright, the hospitality group’s finance director, and Clarity transformation expert Steve Delve and Jersey operations manager Alan Lesbirel tell Emily Moore how a Better Business Grant helped Randalls to implement systems which “support that all-important communication and information supply”April 14, 2026

April 11, 2026

What do you get when you swap boxing gloves for bravado, upercuts for undercuts, and right hooks for killer punchlines? This April Fools' Day, the only blows being delivered at the Royal Yacht Hotel will be verbal. Thankfully, they're all in aid of the Jersey Employment Trust. White Collar Boxing events usually see brave business professionals stepping into the ring to trade punches, but this time, they're stepping into the spotlight. Eight aspiring first-time comedians will be taking to the stage for a sold-out White Collar Comedy night, proving that raising money doesn't have to hurt – unless a joke really bombs. With an award-winning comedian headlining the evening, and months of preparation behind our novice comics, we spoke to Kiley Henley from JET and experienced performer Dave Crossland to find out what it takes to turn total beginners into stage-ready stand-ups, and whether performing on April 1st is brave – or just foolish.March 31, 2026

In February, sitting States Member and former minister Philip Ozouf was sentenced to 120 hours of community service for breaking the Island's immigration law - for employing Rwandan nationals in his home and the laundry he owned, contrary to the terms of their work permits. In this podcast, the Head of Customs and Immigration, which led the investigation, shares how the case came about and how officers are there to support all Islanders, including migrant workers, who feel they are being treated unfairly.March 30, 2026

The Government of Jersey has recently launched Time to Win - a major initiative to secure the Island's competitive edge in financial and related professional services. The organisation's CEO, Dr Andrew McLaughlin, shares why the sector - and Jersey as a whole - is standing at a crossroads.  [sponsored podcast]March 17, 2026

Laura Clayton speaks with CEO of At Home in Guernsey, Charlie Cox, about the charity's work during 2025 - and how it has started to help those at the very peak of Guernsey's housing crisis. February 12

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Sustainability is a key commitment for many financial firms – both local and further afield. Sustainability has also been a key focus of Russell Waite’s career, and he has seen first-hand the way the topic has evolved over the years.Russell is an Investment Director at Capital International (Jersey) Limited, part of the Capital International Group. He joined the Group following its acquisition of APW Investors Limited, formerly Affinity Private Wealth’s investment arm - a move he says will strengthen the focus on sustainable finance.Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Capital International (Jersey) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission.”January 6, 2026[Sponsored content]

A duck that has been called the "world's rarest duck" and was declared extinct in 2004 had a rising-from-the-ashes moment when conservationists found a flock on a remote Madagascar lake...But this wasn't the end of the Madagascar pochard's tribulations, as when the species was saved, their new habitat was destroyed.Chris Ransom, the Durrell Wildlife and Conservation Trust's Field Programmes Director, spoke to Bailiwick Podcasts about the charity's work bringing back the duck - and a whole lake while they were at it.January 2, 2026

In this sponsored Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you in partnership with the Association of Jersey Charities, Jodie Yettram is joined by Robert Surcouf (Chair of the AJC), Bex Harris (Jersey Giving), and Alan Le Pavoux (volunteer.je) to discuss the benefits of giving.They explore how Jersey’s charities are adapting after a challenging few years – from the pandemic to the cost-of-living squeeze – and how Islanders’ generosity continues to keep the sector going.The guests explain the rise of new platforms like Jersey Giving, the importance of volunteering and sharing professional skills, and why regular or legacy donations can have such a lasting impact.They also share practical ways to get involved, why Christmas is such a key time for giving, and how every act of generosity – however small – helps to make a difference. November 19, 2025

Express Reporter, and hobbyist artist, Luke Webb, explores the Guernsey Street Art scene, Art for Guernsey's Diversion, and poses the question "Should Guernsey establish a legal place to paint"?November 15, 2025Music Credits;Whistle, (00:00 - 01:41), (13:10 - 15:54) & (21:53 - 26:11), Fashion: (01:44 - 06.20), Daily Vlog: (09:57 - 12:15), and Startup: (18:38 - 21:11).Composer: Alex ProductionsWebsite: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVALicense: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Blue Boi: (16:00 - 18:38)Composer: Lakey InspiredWebsite: https://www.youtube.com/LakeyInspiredLicense: Creative Commons (BY-NC 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Provided by BreakingCopyright, https://breakingcopyright.com

Recruitment expert and mum Denise Heavy sees how parents are struggling every day through her job and at home. Having felt worked against by a punishing model for parents in Jersey, she felt empowered to launch her own service to support parents like herself.In this episode she discusses the recent launch of MentorHood Jersey, which will provide free workshops, advocacy and advice for parents of all ages and backgrounds.Sitting down with MentorHood supporter and speaker, Freeda CEO Kate Wright - the pair describe the possibility for instant and lasting change from government and workplaces.November 10, 2025

Peter de Sausmarez spoke with Express Reporter Luke Webb, on the haunted happenings at Sausmarez Manor.October 31, 2025

Sky News Security and Defence Editor, Deborah Haynes, was due to make the most of Sark on a weekend getaway with her husband, when an ultra-rare disease decided to rear its head. Express's Luke Webb takes a look at the dramatic rescue which saved her life. September 28, 2025

Tim Sanders and Greg Powell sit down with Meg Winton to share the TMGA story and what effective wealth management looks like in the current economic climate. [Sponsored content]September 24, 2025

The Lieutenant-Governor of Jersey, Vice Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd, shares his views on how Jersey can promote its interests internationally though the intelligent use of 'soft power' - including by providing development aid and deploying its 'ambassadors', such as the Jersey cow and aid volunteers.September 22, 2025

The Express's Luke Webb sits down with Steven Parks, the Head of Customer Experience at Guernsey Electricity to discuss this weekend's Powering Life for Less show. The community event takes place at St Pierre Park Hotel on Saturday 20 September from 10:00 to 15:00 and attendees will hear from experts offering bespoke advice and hands-on demonstrations from the company’s staff.September 15, 2025

In this sponsored Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you in partnership with the Government of Jersey, Jodie Yettram sat down with Dr Nigel Minihane, Michelle Ryan, and John Rogers to discuss Jersey’s new healthcare facilities programme. This long-term initiative aims to improve and modernise the Island’s healthcare infrastructure through a carefully planned, multi-site approach informed by independent advice and public consultation.They discuss the decision to move from a single-site hospital plan to a multi-site model, what services will be based at Overdale, Kensington Place, and St Saviour’s Health Village, how clinical input and patient experience have influenced the designs, the progress already made, and the next steps towards construction...August 19, 2025

Tenn Capital CEO Matt Watson and Head of Structured Credit Jordan Cameron recently joined Bailiwick Podcasts for a special feature with Bailiwick Express, offering a candid insight into the firm’s remarkable journey from start-up to scale-up. In this episode, Matt reflects on founding Tenn during Guernsey’s covid lockdown and shares how the team’s clear vision, a world-class capital partnership, and relentless early outreach laid the foundation for the lending business. Jordan discusses why he joined Tenn, how its robust infrastructure is built for long-term scale, and how the team is expanding into new asset classes while staying true to its core values.[sponsored]July 30, 2025

In this episode, award-winning performance poet, teacher and new children's author Christian Foley, discusses his career, his debut picture book The Oddsocktopus, and the the power of words ahead of his appearance at the Jersey Festival of Words.Taking place this September, the literary festival, now in its tenth year, is being held in conjunction with the sister publication of Bailiwick Express, the Jersey Evening Post.July 21, 2025

This a big year for local runners – a whole two decades of the Jersey marathon. Henry Baye from lead sponsor Standard Chartered Jersey and "shoepurb" runner Karl Fitzpatrick discussed all things community and running with Meg Winton ahead of this year’s event.[Sponsored content]July 9, 2025

In this sponsored Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you in partnership with the Government of Jersey, Jodie Yettram sat down with Olivia Chaplin (Head of Visitor Economy) and Charlotte Howe (Head of Retail Economy) to explore how the island is navigating the challenges facing retail and tourism today – and what’s being done to encourage inward investment, cut red tape, and breathe new life into St Helier.From the Better Business Support Package to a modernised GST refund system, and a new alcohol licensing law, Olivia and Charlotte share insights into the policies shaping the island’s future economy – and the difference they’re already starting to see.July 7, 2025

Pride has come a long way in Jersey over the past decade – but organiser Christian May says that ensuring that all the LGBTQ+ community feels seen, heard and celebrated is as important as the party itself.  As CI Pride marks its tenth anniversary this weekend, he spoke to reporter Jodie Yettram about the people Pride is for, the challenges facing queer Islanders, and why the fight for visibility, safety and equality is far from over...June 20, 2025

Violence against women and girls is something that has affected far too many lives, and for too long, it’s been hidden in plain sight. For the latest feature in our series in partnership with the Government of Jersey examining its approach to key issues, Kate Wright, who led a review into the scale of the problem in the island, explains why it was needed, what’s been achieved so far – and where it’s going next.June 16, 2025Support… Jersey Domestic and Sexual Abuse Support (JDAS) offer specialist support and guidance in relation to domestic or sexual abuse incidents. Support is provided before, during and after any police investigation or court hearing. It is also available when police are not involved. Call: 01534 880505 or email [email protected] SARC at Dewberry House provide expert independent and confidential support to victims of sexual abuse. The Centre comprises of a team of experts with a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising, supporting and treating anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. Call: 01534 888222. Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) provide and maintain a supporting framework for survivors and their families. Tel: 01534 482801. FREEDA (Freedom from Domestic Abuse) offer a 24-hour helpline, access to safe accommodation as well as help and support for victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 7356836. Victims First Jersey is a free and independent service offering confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime. Tel: 0800 7351612. 

How could Jersey become a destination for the crews of films, TV and games? Filmmakers Rebecca Coley has researched the question for the government and has worked in the island. We sat down with Rebecca to find out how Jersey can encourage artists from the island and from abroad to use Jersey as a location...June 16, 2025

To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Jodie Yettram sits down with five sixth-form students to talk about what it’s really like growing up as a teenage boy in today’s world.From gym culture and body image to pornography, politics, online radicalisation and the rise of far-right influencers, the boys speak openly about what they’re seeing, what worries them, and what gives them hope.June 9, 2025

Business leaders are reiterating their call for the new States to work together, because the challenges facing Guernsey can't be ignored anymore.Glen Tonks is Chair of the IoD, a member of the G8, a coalition of eight business and community organisations, including the Association of Guernsey Charities, finance groups, the retail and construction sectors, and hospitality. May 22, 2025

David Perchard was five when his mother took him to watch the arrival of the 'Tommies' in front of the Pomme d'Or Hotel on 8 May 1945. 80 years later, he has become a part of La Ronde Concert Band, who play as part of the celebrations.He sat down with Express to talk about what it was like to grow up under the Occupation and in the following years, how he started to understand the horrors of the Second World War, and what it was like to pick up the clarinet as an adult.May 8, 2025

Chantal Free leads the asset servicing business Ocorian as its global CEO.During her latest trip to Jersey, she dropped into the Bailiwick Podcasts studio to chat with Meg Winton about Ocorian's priorities and focus for 2025, why she values the Island as a jurisdiction and what her predictions are for the future of the finance industry.[Sponsored content]May 7, 2025

Roland Duquemin was just 7 years old when the Nazi Occupation of Guernsey began. Ahead of the 80th anniversary of Liberation, our reporter Luke Webb sat down to hear some of his experiences. May 6, 2025

Climate Change is something we hear a great deal about – both as a global phenomenon and in terms of how it affects Jersey, including measures the island is taking to combat it.In the latest feature examining the government’s approach to key issues, Jane Burns, Climate Change Engagement Manager and Lisette Jones, Head of Environment and Climate, outline some of the work that is taking place, and how all Islanders can play their part.[Sponsored podcast]May 1, 2025

Jersey's most famous detective will be coming back to the island for a second season of the new Bergerac after the reboot pulled in nearly 2m viewers, it can be revealed today.Executive Producer Brian Constantine shares his reflections on the reboot starring Irish actor Damien Molony in the lead role of Jim Bergerac, and hopes for what's to come...April 30, 2025

Luke Webb sits down with the Founder and President of International Animal Rescue, following a talk held at Les Cotils on the impact the charity has had worldwide.April 21, 2025

Jill Chubb has documented her experiences of growing up in the Biberach Internment Camp, with her grandson Ollie Guillou. They spoke to Luke Webb about their podcast ahead of their upcoming talk at the Guernsey Literary Festival. April 17, 2025

Gavin St Pier and Tom Rylatt of new political party Forward Guernsey joined Laura Clayton to discuss the party, and their own political aspirations. April 16, 2025

Our reporter Luke Webb, and Guernsey's ODPA Commissioner, Brent Homan, take a look at the American genetic data analysis company 23andMe, following their filing for bankruptcy. April 8, 2025

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, Jodie Yettram sat down with Sam Billingham, a survivor of coercive control and domestic abuse. Sam shared her personal journey, how she became trapped in an abusive relationship, the psychological toll of coercive control, and the challenges she faced when trying to leave.Now an advocate and founder of online support group Survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sam discussed the warning signs to look out for, the gaps in understanding and professional training, and what needs to change to better protect victims.This episode coincides with the launch of a new campaign by the Government of Jersey, aimed at raising awareness of coercive control and encouraging victims to seek support.Support services in Jersey:📞 Jersey Domestic Abuse Support: 01534 880505📞 FREEDA 24-hour helpline: 0800 7356836📞 Victims First Jersey: 0800 7351612🎧 Subscribe now to stay updated on future episodes.March 10, 2025

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, we explore PFAS contamination in Jersey’s water supply with Dr Steve Hajioff, a public health expert with nearly 40 years of experience. As chair of the independent PFAS panel looking into the issue locally, Dr Hajioff is responsible for advising the government. In this episode, we explore how PFAS got into Jersey’s water, what the risks are, and what’s being done to address the problem…February 25, 2025