Jersey Funds Association (JFA), the body that represents Jersey’s funds industry, has appointed Mike Byrne as its chairman. He takes over the role from Ben Robins who has been at the helm of the JFA for the last three years.

Mr Byrne, a partner at PwC Channel Islands, has been with PwC for over 15 years and leads the asset management industry in the Channel Islands for the firm, with a particular focus on private equity and hedge funds. He has significant experience in international work, particularly in Europe and Asia.

He is joined by Tim Morgan, partner at offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes, who will serve a second ...