We’re excited to introduce Charlotte, Senior Manager in our Governance team at Redwood Co Sec. With over twelve years of experience in the finance industry, Charlotte has a strong background in Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial. We spoke with Charlotte about her journey to Redwood, her passion for client relationships, and what excites them most about joining the team.

Redwood is pleased to announce two internal appointments as the firm continues to realise its ambitious growth plans across the Channel Islands and into Ireland. Grace Thoumine joins the business as Head of Human Resources, while Lucas Elliott has been appointed IT Manager.

Abigail Tardivel, Assistant Administrator Co Sec/Governance, has been an important part of the Redwood team for three years. As she leaves us to pursue her Law career in London, we talked to Abi about some of her favourite Redwood moments, how the role has helped shape her future career and the advice she’d give to others starting out in the industry.

We are excited to announce the recent launch of the RedGood Community Grant, a new initiative aimed at providing vital financial support to individuals and not-for-profit organisations dedicated to making a positive impact in the Channel Islands.

In the realm of compliance, staying abreast of regulatory expectations and enforcement actions is paramount. Recent fines imposed on Trident Trust Company (Guernsey) Limited and Equiom (Guernsey) Limited highlight critical areas that should be standard practice for any licensee. The enforcement actions against these entities underscore the importance of several key compliance aspects, which are integral to Business As Usual (BAU) operations.

Sinead Murray, Managing Director of Redwood in Ireland, has ambitious plans to shape our operations beyond the Channel Islands. We spoke to her about capitalising on growth opportunities, the importance of good corporate governance and the strength of Redwood’s people.

It was one of those calls that startles you out of your routine: “MONEYVAL have selected one of your clients.” The Commission had always said there'd be between 30 and 60 businesses up for inspection by MONEYVAL, some would be based on those that Guernsey had put forward and some would be at random.

Gwen Norman’s recent promotion from Senior Manager to Associate Director highlights her expertise and dedication to her work at Redwood Co Sec (“RCSL”). As she settles into her new role, Gwen shares her scope of responsibilities, her career journey and how Redwood’s company culture has shaped her growth.

I can't believe we are finally here! 11 months ago I sat in my lounge on a Sunday afternoon, shortly after completing the Guernsey Marathon, thinking to myself, "what next?".

Earlier this year we launched our Work From Anywhere policy as part of a sweeping review of our benefits package and our approach to flexible working.

With her recent appointment as Managing Director, Tracy Bisson's career in compliance continues to evolve. Delving deeper into her professional journey, Tracy gives us an insight into the intricacies of her new role and responsibilities.

Welcome to months five through seven (!!!) of my MDS training blog. For those of you new here; I'm on a daring quest. I’ve set myself the goal of competing in the Marathon des Sables in 2024, "the toughest footrace on earth", and I’m inviting you to join me on my journey.