Guernsey’s private equity industry has seen dramatic growth in the past decade to reach £80bn, with the island’s bankers and lawyers quick to capitalise on the opportunities at their doorstep. Tom Carey reports

The private equity industry in Guernsey has grown dramatically over the past 10 years and today the value of private equity funds has reached £80bn. Despite the recent global economic and regulatory issues facing the industry, the future for private equity in Guernsey looks bright.