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We are delighted Imperium Guernsey has been reaccredited as a STEP Platinum Employer Partner, the highest level of recognition awarded by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). This prestigious reaccreditation reflects a long-standing commitment to fostering a strong learning and development culture across Imperium. Euan Melrose, Imperium Director said: “We believe in empowering our people at every stage of their professional journey. Our focus on structured training, leadership development and technical excellence ensures that our team is equipped […]
Imperium is proud to announce Euan Melrose and Michael Whitehead, have recently been recognised in major private wealth industry awards. Euan Melrose, Imperium’s Business Development Director, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Citywealth Future Leaders Awards in the UHNW Services Individual of the Year category. These awards celebrate outstanding professionals under 40 in the private wealth industry across the UK and Crown Dependencies. Euan has been recognised for his strategic insight, client service excellence, and ability to navigate complex fiduciary structures. Euan’s calm leadership and commercial acumen have […]
Imperium Group today announces the planned appointment of Simon Young as Group Chairman. This forms part of a carefully structured leadership succession, as Roy McGregor prepares to leave the Group following a distinguished tenure as Chairman, handing over to Simon over the coming months. Roy has been instrumental in guiding Imperium from a young single jurisdiction business to an established, fast-growing group. Imperium now oversees more than £13 billion in assets under administration, supporting client entities across Guernsey, Jersey, Switzerland and the UK. […]
Imperium has expanded their international presence with the acquisition of Nightingale Trustees SA (NTSA), a respected fiduciary services provider based in Geneva, Switzerland. This strategic acquisition, which has received approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), represents continued international growth for Imperium Group. NTSA will be rebranded to Imperium as part of the integration process in the coming weeks. The acquisition establishes a strong foothold for Imperium in Switzerland, expands its presence, and enables the company to […]
Imperium is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennie Ekedahl as Managing Director of its Jersey office. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Jennie is a proven leader in private wealth, corporate, and family office services. She previously served as Managing Director of Hawksford’s Private Client & Family Office team and as Managing Director of CITCO Jersey, where she successfully led multi-disciplinary teams and oversaw service delivery to an international client base. In her new role, Jennie will […]
Attitudes toward private wealth planning and where families consider structuring their wealth are changing. There has been a step change in families wanting to preserve and protect their wealth, not only considering the benefits of offshore structures but also looking to onshore their assets, whether this is due to ethical considerations around transparency and reputation or for more practical reasons. Families are increasingly wanting to make a real contribution to their country of residence through tax or other commitments. Another […]
Imperium has collaborated with Jersey Trees for Life in their ongoing Hedgerow Campaign. The Imperium team spent a full day planting in the depths of St Ouen, marking the season’s final corporate volunteering event. Nineteen participants from Imperium Jersey took part, working diligently to plant 800 native hedgerow species. Their collective efforts aimed to create new wildlife habitats and corridors, prevent soil erosion and enhance the island’s biodiversity. The Hedgerow Campaign, spearheaded by Jersey Trees for Life, has been pivotal […]
For the third consecutive year, David Gilmour, founder and managing director of the Imperium Group, has been recognised in Spear’s 2025 guide. David’s listing positions him as one of the leading trust, structuring, tax and offshore experts for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). The guide recognises David’s expertise in delivering bespoke wealth management strategies and structuring solutions for global clients. Industry Recognition Being listed consistently for the last three years demonstrates David’s commitment to developing sustainable relationships and industry-leading practices. The Spear’s […]
Sometimes, when you engage in a corporate responsibility initiative (CSR), it is not always possible to see or hear the direct impact of your involvement. For some of our initiatives, we look at what our staff want to support or, at the other end of the spectrum, what initiatives synergise with our business. However, sometimes, in the case of our relationship with Apollo, our decision to support their work was based purely on emotion. For those who don’t know, Apollo […]
Imperium is pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Davies as Managing Director, UK Funds. Based in London, Gareth will lead the strategic growth of Imperium’s fund services offering in the UK. Gareth brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. A Chartered Accountant who began his career with PwC, Gareth has held senior leadership positions at IQEQ and Waystone. He has extensive expertise in supporting venture capital and private equity fund managers with launching and […]
Imperium has appointed Alex Mauger as their Group Company Secretary & General Counsel. Alex is an experienced legal professional who has joined Imperium after a significant tenure with a leading local multi-jurisdictional law firm. Alex joins Imperium to oversee the company secretarial and governance function across all jurisdictions and is to be based in Guernsey. Imperium Group CEO David Gilmour said, “As we continue to grow, it makes sense to have Alex collectively oversee our company secretarial […]
Imperium Jersey will participate in the Shelter Soup Kitchen in Royal Square this December. The annual Christmas fundraiser sees firms and restaurants contribute soup to be sold to raise money for Shelter, which supports people experiencing homelessness in Jersey. Last year, the event celebrated its silver anniversary and raised £27,000, which went towards providing 100,000 meals a year and supporting more than 400 individuals Shelter helps. For the first time, Imperium will participate and serve Tomato and […]