The Crown Dependencies have been very successful. They are clearly in the top division of offshore finance centres. The legal frameworks, judicial and prosecution systems, regulation, policing and co-operation with other jurisdictions mostly work well.
Conflicts of interest are generally well-handled.
The regulatory bodies, all now independent of Government, are good. Their Boards should prefer-ably not include politicians. Prudential regulation of banks, investment business and insurance is generally of a high standard. There are points for consideration on the individual regimes. Regulation needs to be deepened, in the Islands as elsewhere, so as more fully to cover management and control systems, staff quality, risk management, conduct of business, and countering of client abuses.