James is responsible for implementing Guernsey Finance's business development strategy to promote the island as a global finance specialist and connect Guernsey’s industry in its chosen target markets.

He has more than 25 years' experience in the fiduciary sector, where he worked for international banks and independent trust companies based in the Channel Islands, Switzerland and the UAE.

Kobus joined JTC following the acquisition of Kleinwort Benson’s fund administration business in 2015 and serves as a member of the Global ICS Executive Committee.

In 2022 he was appointed as the Managing Director of JTC’s Guernsey office and has responsibility for all business operations in Guernsey.

Kobus’ role also focuses on the development and implementation of innovation and technology solutions across the JTC funds business globally.

Kobus has over 20 years’ experience in the asset management industry, specialising in client service delivery in the investment funds sector. He has extensive exposure to most asset classes and fund structures from highly regulated traditional investment funds to a wide variety of alternative funds, including private equity, hedge, debt and real estate structures.

Previously, Kobus worked at Ernst & Young in Ireland where he specialised in the offshore investment funds sector.

Chris Hutley-Hurst is a Partner in Walkers' Investment Funds & Corporate Practice Group in Guernsey.

He is a Guernsey Advocate with more than 20 years' experience in private practice in Guernsey, London and New York, specialising in investment funds, corporate matters, tax law and financial services regulation.

Chris advises on all aspects of investment fund and corporate transactions, including private equity fund formation, listed fund formation, capital markets transactions, acquisitions, disposals and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).

Having worked as a tax lawyer while practising onshore, Chris has a unique experience in a broad range of international tax matters, and frequently advises on Guernsey tax, economic substance requirements, FATCA, the OECD Common Reporting Standard, the OECD Country-by-Country Reporting Regime and OECD initiatives.

He also advises on all aspects of regulatory matters in Guernsey, covering financial services, data protection and GDPR, beneficial ownership, anti-money laundering, FinTech and virtual assets.

Chris is ranked as a 'Rising Star' by Legal 500 for Investment Funds work, and is also recognised for Corporate and M&A work.