Annual Dinner
The 2026 GIFA Annual Dinner
Friday 27th February
Welcome Drinks from 6.45pm
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre
"Global Opportunities"
GIFA warmly extends an invitation to all members to join us at our 2026 Annual Dinner.
This popular event promises to be a fantastic evening, offering the opportunity for members to enjoy the company of friends and industry colleagues, with relaxed networking and delicious food, all accompanied by spellbinding entertainment and topped off with live music and dancing.
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
(Headline)
.png)
Grant Thornton Limited is a leading Channel Island practice with offices in Guernsey and Jersey with combined staffing strength of over 250 people. We are the Channel Island member of Grant Thornton International, one of the world's leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.
Grant Thornton International is not a worldwide partnership. Services are delivered independently by the member firms and as a member firm within Grant Thornton International we have access to member and correspondent firms in over 140 countries, offering clients specialist local knowledge supported by international expertise and methodologies.
We have been offering practical and strategic advice to all the key sectors in the Channel Islands for many years, and work closely with our clients to understand the specific issues that they face, as is evident in the many long standing client relationships that we have developed.
Present in the local market since 1979, BNP Paribas in the Channel Islands offers a wide range of highly specialised services which have been designed to meet your needs.
BNP Paribas’ corporate and institutional clients in the Channel Islands benefit from the Group’s global and local expertise, building long-term relationships by supporting clients' commercial strategies and meeting their investment needs.
Replicating the diversity of the Group model, BNP Paribas in the Channel Islands offers the varied activities of custody and fund administration to our clients, coupled with the expertise, knowledge and proactive support of a major international Group and boasts leading positions in Securities Services, having grown in tandem with the development of Jersey and Guernsey as financial centres, specializing in institutional asset management and fund and securities services.
Gold Sponsor
(Welcome Drinks)
Gold Sponsor
(After Dinner Drinks)
Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm advising financial institutions, corporations and private clients on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law from a network of nine international offices.
They are the largest law firm in Guernsey, offering advice on corporate and finance, investment funds, dispute resolution and litigation, restructuring and insolvency, trust and private wealth and property matters. They work alongside all of the major international law firms and accountancy firms advising global financial institutions, high net worth individuals, family offices, directors, trustees and private clients.
With a fully integrated practice, they also represent trustees, executors and beneficiaries in contentious trust and private client matters and have appeared in many significant offshore trust cases to come before the courts, including representing clients before the Privy Council in the UK. They are ranked as a tier one firm in Guernsey in the Chambers HNW guide and the Legal 500 UK guide for their private client work
At Aston we strive to understand our clients and deliver to their needs. We put people before profits, offering you all the trust and reassurances you could need. GFSC-registered, our senior management have been working together, to the very highest ethical standards, for over 20 years.
Every day, every step of the way, we’re here to help our clients get things done: making foreign currency exchange transparent. Seamless. Assured. And right on the money. With exceptional delivered as standard. No flaky fin tech. Just a much-needed dash of refreshingly clear guidance teamed with the brightest, smartest technology platform offering a personalised treasury management.
We aim to become the bank of choice for offshore trustees, investment funds and family offices, setting a new standard in offshore banking by delivering better, faster and simpler banking services tailored specifically to the needs of offshore institutions.
Silver Sponsor
(Table Gifts)
Bronze Sponsor
(Imagery)
We’ve decades of experience in administering closed-ended, open-ended and listed funds established in a variety of global jurisdictions. With our global network and scale, we provide seamless cross-jurisdictional support to clients, with consistent and reliable servicing through one single source.
Our presence in the island spans over 40 years, making it one of the oldest jurisdictions in the Group. With over 120 people experienced in all areas of private wealth, fund and corporate services, we can provide a holistic offering to meet all of your needs.
By building trusted relationships and acting on client feedback, we create enduring partnerships built on continuous improvement and responsiveness to client needs.
Join the Waitlist
The Details
The GIFA Executive Committee warmly invites members, guests, and industry colleagues to join us for the 2026 Annual Dinner, an evening dedicated to connection, collaboration, and global opportunity.
The event will take place on Friday 27th February 2026 at Beau Séjour Leisure Centre from 6.45 pm.
We look forward to welcoming you for a sophisticated evening of excellent food, fine wine, great company, and exceptional entertainment as we celebrate the strength and success of Guernsey’s fund and investment community.
Running Order
The evening will follow an approximate running order:
-
Drinks reception from 6.45pm
-
Dinner and Entertainment from 8.00pm
-
Live Band/Dancing from 10.15pm
-
Carriages at 12.30am
As has come to be expected from GIFA, guests can look forward to a world-class entertainment experience to surprise and delight throughout the evening. We’ll keep the details under wraps to ensure the best moments are discovered on the night itself.
Dress Code
Black tie with a touch of gold glamour. Guests are invited to embrace the global theme through subtle metallic or jewel-toned accents. Think elegant hints of gold, bronze, or deep world colours to add a little sparkle to the celebration.
Catering
Guests will be welcomed with drinks and a selection of globally inspired canapés before being seated for a two-course dinner. Dietary requirements can be accommodated, and menu details will be shared with table leads closer to the event.
Bookings
The GIFA Annual Dinner is open to all members of Guernsey’s fund and investment community, together with guests and partners across the industry.
Prices for 2026:
Table of 10: £950
Table of 12: £1,140
BOOKING TERMS
Table Allocation
A combination of corporate-hosted and mixed tables will be available. Standard tables seat 10 guests, with a very limited number of 12-seater tables. Initially, each firm may book up to two tables. Approximately one week after booking opens, firms may request additional tables subject to availability.
Payment
An invoice will be issued at the time of reservation, payment in full will confirm your booking, payable by bank transfer or cheque.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received in writing. Any cancellations made within 60 days of the event will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.
Disclaimer and Force Majeure
If GIFA is required to postpone the event, any payments made will be credited to the rescheduled date. If cancellation becomes necessary due to circumstances beyond GIFA’s control, including weather, government regulations, or other force majeure events, a full refund will be issued.
Additional Details
Arrival and Access
Guests are asked to arrive from 6.45 pm for the drinks reception. Please use the lower concourse entrance at Beau Séjour. Parking is available on-site.
Photography and Media
Professional photography will take place throughout the evening. Images may be used in GIFA communications and future event promotion. Please inform the event team if you prefer not to appear in any publicised photos.
Charity Support
A charity partner will be announced on the night. Guests will have the opportunity to contribute through a light-hearted fundraising activity during dinner.
Accessibility
Beau Séjour offers full accessibility for guests with mobility needs. Please advise us of any specific requirements in advance.
Contact
For any further information or if you have any questions please contact info@gifa.gg.