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The article analyzes the interests of several Indian companies to enter the financial market in Jersey, Channel Islands. It notes that Indian business enterprises have realised the capability of tapping global inward investment by making use of the fund vehicles of Jersey that are associated to the investors in the Middle East and Europe. It states that Jersey provides advantages against its finance competitors in the areas of political stability, service delivery, and economic substance.

The article reports on the issues regarding the impact of the European Union (EU) Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) April 2009 draft on alternative fund managers and offshore fund jurisdiction. It states that the AIFMD draft amendments created uncertainty in those who invest in new funds with challenges that impact the industry's business models. It mentions the significance of the offshore funds and managers in boosting fundraising activity in the international markets.

The article offers information on the Jersey Limited Partnerships (JLP) Law in Jersey, Great Britain. It mentions that in order enhance the limited partnership, in 2009 Jersey intends to add two limited partnerships: the separate limited partnerships (SLPs) and incorporated limited partnerships (ILPs) . The JLP 1994 law is flexible and extended beyond private equity. It discusses the anticipated features of the SLP regime, ILP regime, and tax treatments that differ from the JLP regime.

The article focuses on the success of Jersey's fund industry through the management of Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC). It states that the country offer a full spectrum of fund regulation and these investments were used in diverse asset classes including real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds. JFSC introduced several lighter touch regimes and has refocused on regulating local providers of services.