
News
Industry insights, team news and our role in the community
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Opera announces global expansion through the acquisition of Accuro
Opera Group Limited, a privately held company of fiduciary, corporate and fund administration businesses majority owned by Stephen Lansdown CBE, is pleased to announce the addition of Accuro, subject to regulatory approval.
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Opera announces acquisition of HFL in Guernsey
Opera Group Limited, a privately held group of fiduciary, corporate and fund administration businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of HFL Limited, pending regulatory approval.
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Abbie Hewlett's reflection on HFL’s growth - and the people powering It
Our journey of growth isn’t about numbers - it’s about people. Read how we’re building a stronger, more connected team at HFL.
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Women in Tech Day: leading change and driving innovation at HFL
We talk technology with Serena Queripel and Siubhan Groves
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HFL announces 14 promotions
HFL has announced a series of well-earned promotions across various departments.
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An interview with HFL's Max Hamon on his appointment to IoD Guernsey's Next Gen Committee
HFL's Head of Strategic Technology and Innovation, Max Hamon, was recently appointed to IoD Guernsey's Next Gen Committee. We sat down with him to talk about the role.
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Focus on being a force for good
HFL wanted to become a BCorp because we felt their mission really aligned to how we, as a firm, wanted to focus our 'for good' initiatives.
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HFL supports Europe’s first VC accelerator programme
HFL to provide training and advice on fund operations for the first cohort of the first fully funded programme for VCs based in Europe.
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Promotions at HFL
Following a successful first half of the year, HFL has made seven internal promotions.
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Upcoming tax changes for non-doms explained
We summarise the changes to the non-dom regime expected following the change in government.
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Five staff members complete mental health first aid training
We catch up with our recently trained mental health first aiders
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Finding out what makes HFL different
One of our core values at HFL is caring for one another, taking action and offering support. We sat down with some of our staff members to find out what they enjoy about working here.
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Navigating job transitions: essentials to consider for a fulfilling career move
Moving to a new job marks a crucial juncture in your career path. Here's what to prioritise when evaluating a potential workplace change.
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Our March 2024 Promotions
Following an excellent year of growth, HFL is pleased to announce three promotions across the business in our Fund Administration, Fund Accounting and Private Client teams.
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The benefits of working at HFL
We are proud of our culture. As a family-owned business, we live and work by our values and integrate them into everything we do.
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Making the most of the nine-day fortnight
We hear from two HFL employees about our ongoing nine-day fortnight trial
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HFL becomes B Corp certified
HFL has been certified as a B Corp, joining a global movement of sustainability and social responsibility.
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Eight promotions across HFL
HFL is pleased to announce eight promotions across the fund accounting, operations and people and culture teams.
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From ledgers to lineouts: HFL's Vikings Captain on the Pitch
Matt Lomas, HFL Fund Administrator, discusses the upcoming rugby season and his captain role for Guernsey’s St. Jacques Vikings rugby team.
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The perfect match: Finding the right trustee
Executive Director, Marina Mauger, explores what clients should consider when searching for a suitable trustee and the importance of expertise, trust and collaboration.
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The Future of Funds Looks Bright for Guernsey
Earlier this month, Director Abbie Hewlett attended the Guernsey Funds Forum. Here Abbie discusses how jurisdiction choice was a hot topic throughout the event.
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Insights from a Trust Administrator
Trust and Company Administrator, Carla Brun, discusses her career change and the support she received from HFL when she started in trust last year.
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HFL’s Journey to Net‐Zero
At HFL we are committed to reducing our carbon emission and are delighted to be partnering with Supercritical to achieve our goals.
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Captain Fantastic – Matt Lomas
Matt Lomas, Captain of the Vikings and HFL Fund Administrator, discusses his career and his passion for rugby, and how HFL supports his work/life balance.
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International Woman's Day - Creating an Equitable Culture
We believe that creating gender equity for parents is not mutually exclusive, breaks down societal norms and creates pathways for success for all.
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Transferring Wealth Across the Generations
Careful succession planning and family governance are just some of the strategies we need to consider when transferring wealth from one generation to the next.
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Building a Career in Venture Capital
Kristy Webber is a Senior Manager in HFL's fund administration team. She has played a central role in building HFL's fund business over the last nine years and as the team has grown, so have her responsibilities and seniority in the firm.
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HFL Starts a New Trainee Programme this September.
Attention graduates and A-level students! Applications are now open for HFL's new trainee scheme - a first-class introduction to the venture capital fund industry. The scheme starts in September, and there is still time to apply!
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Venture Capital - the HFL approach
HFL has built its reputation amongst Venture Capital clients over the last decade. According to Managing Director Matt Westgarth-Smith, it’s a ‘tight-knit’ sector with a specific set of challenges compared to the Private Equity or listed funds space.
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PIFs are more popular than ever
Thanks to our combined fiduciary and funds expertise, alongside Guernsey’s flexible structuring options such as its Private Investment Fund (PIF), HFL is perfectly placed to meet the increasingly complex and diverse needs of international families, entrepreneurs and investors.












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