With several Saffery Trust staff taking part, co-ordinating events, or volunteering for the Guernsey 2023 Island Games, the private client firm has shown its support for their efforts. Saffery Trust’s progressive flexible working policy – which allows all team members to manage their time without the restriction of core hours – has enabled those representing […]
Saffery Trust Manager, Simon Ricketts, has been named in the 2023 eprivateclient Channel Islands Next Gen Leaders list. Simon was selected as a rising star in industry based on his experience, knowledge, career trajectory and their active involvement in reflecting and promoting the values of the firm. The list, which was previously the “Channel Islands […]
Navigating a digital wealth journey is far from an easy route, but an experienced trustee can help the path become clearer. In their six-article “Crypto Trustees” series, Guernsey’s Nicky Kendall and Rory Jones demystify the role our Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency teams play in supporting high-net-worth crypto clients.
As the cryptocurrency markets continues to grow, methods for “on-ramping” – or investing in cryptocurrency – are becoming easier and more common place. The cryptocurrency market is accessible to anyone with an internet connection and money to invest, but those looking to off-ramp their digital wealth back into traditional markets and banking systems are facing […]
As Associate Director and Assistant Manager of the Guernsey Digital Asset Team, we firmly believe the best way to develop an understanding of cryptocurrency is to try investing for yourself, with the caveat that you should only ever invest what you can afford to lose. From forgotten passwords and lost keys, to phishing scams and […]
Mistrust and scepticism between the cryptocurrency market and traditional banking were inevitable from the outset. Cryptocurrency was created as a low-cost means of transacting on a decentralised platform for anyone who either did not have access to, did not trust, traditional banking routes or wanted an alternative. Similarly, as an emerging and largely unregulated market, […]
As a cryptocurrency investor, you will likely have spent countless hours successfully navigating the notoriously complex and volatile crypto market. Whether you want to keep your assets within the digital sphere or want to transfer them to traditional assets (“fiat”) – such as cash or property – we tailor our services to meet your needs. […]
Notorious for volatility and a lack of regulation, the cryptocurrency market brings unique risks and challenges. From lost keys and cyberattacks to second-by-second fluctuations in value and complexities surrounding tax compliance, the burden of risk mitigation is a heavy one for any investor. A responsible trustee can help mitigate the risks for clients The essential […]
If we were only going to share one lesson about cryptocurrency, it would be the well-known phrase in the market: “Not your keys, not your crypto”. Far from a quirky catchphrase, failure to understand the consequences of the message has resulted in fortunes being lost with no possible means of recovery. The owner of any […]
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 […]
