Yacht management services anchored in 160 years of heritage

The expansion of Saffery Trust’s service offering to include yacht management services has resulted in an influx of enquires from clients seeking a “one-stop-shop”, independent service. The “Tier One Independent Trust Company” began offering yacht management services earlier this year, building on the firm’s 168-year heritage, which includes four decades in international jurisdictions. With experience […]

Charity poker night benefits hospice

The Prospect Hospice has been chosen as the beneficiary of funds donated at the sixth annual “poker for fun” event hosted by Saffery Geneva. The event sees Saffery team members and intermediaries compete for a cash prize of CHF1,600 – donated by Saffery – for their nominated charity. This year’s winner, Senior Trust Officer, Aidan […]

Meeting of “green minds” at Saffery Trust Guernsey

As part of Saffery Trust’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, the Green Team in its Guernsey office recently held a Lunch ‘n’ Learn to gather ideas about sustainable initiatives. The lunch – hosted by volunteer Green Team leads Samantha Holden and Karin Brehaut – reflected Saffery Trust’s commitment to the ongoing learning and development […]

Medical Experts welcomed to Guernsey thanks to Saffery Rotary Walk

Three internationally renowned oncology professionals were welcomed to Guernsey in March for a “Medical Info Day” thanks to funds raised by the Saffery Rotary Walk. The event – organised by the Guernsey Myeloma Support Group – had been long-awaited after being postponed for three years due to the covid pandemic. Guest speakers Professor Darina Kohoutova, […]

Prison Officer’s LEJOG challenge supported by Saffery Trust

Saffery Trust has supported a Guernsey Prison Officer who will be cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of two charities. Simon Chapman, 60, said the challenge had been on his bucket list, and that he wanted to take the opportunity to raise money for Diabetes Guernsey and Hannah House, which are charities […]

Guernsey staff undertake Everest climbing challenge

A group of Saffery Trust staff and family members have raised £560.45 by taking part in the Le Murier 2023 Everest Challenge. The three-day event saw teams undertake one-hour sessions on a climbing wall in a collective effort to scale 8,848 metres, which is the equivalent height of Mount Everest. Funds raised through team sponsorship […]

Eco-friendly period and menopause products introduced in Guernsey office

Saffery Trust in Guernsey will be supplying environmentally friendly period and menopause products for its staff and visitors. A supply of organic cotton tampons with plastic-free applicators, organic and perfume-free liners and a vegan, cruelty-free hot flush cooling relief sprays has been made available in bathrooms  across the firm’s office. With World Earth Day being […]

Facilitating freedom for digital asset owners

It’s no secret that the rapid evolution of the digital asset market has left governments and regulators struggling to keep up. With high-profile cases such as the collapse of FTX – which saw investors left empty handed – regulators are under a lot of pressure to offer some security to investors in this emerging market. […]

Celebrating World Art Day: the role of the trust in supporting private collectors

World Art Day, celebrated annually on 15 April, is an important celebration of artistic creation and creative endeavour. This year’s World Art Day comes at an interesting time for the market, one where the role of the private collector is under scrutiny. This is for a number of reasons. Firstly, there is heightened visibility of […]

Contentious Trusts: prevention by anticipation

When it comes to family offices, arguably the most valuable, and potentially volatile, asset in any structure is the relationships between the family members. Similar to how an investment adviser will analyse market trends in an attempt to foresee potential losses, a prudent trustee should seek to anticipate risks of contention within the dynamics of […]

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