Stamp firm gains where financial markets lose

Wednesday 14th May 2008, 2:00PM BST.

CURRENT uncertainty in financial markets is increasing demand for alternative asset classes such as stamps and autographs, according to Stanley Gibbons Group.

The Jersey-incorporated company last month confirmed the re-election of a new chairman and board members, following the resignation of previous chairman Paul Fraser.

At the annual general meeting at the Pomme d’Or Hotel a quorum re-elected incoming chairman Martin Bralsford, the former chief executive of the CI Traders Group.

Also re-elected as a non-executive director was the former Lieutenant-Governor of the Island, General Sir Michael Wilkes, together with Mark Henley, Steven Suggerud, and Mike Hall. Jersey businessman Bob Henkhuzens is an existing member of the board.

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