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Imperium is proud to announce that both our firm and our Director of Client Services, Rhona Humphreys, have been shortlisted at the prestigious Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC) Awards 2026. Imperium Trust Company Limited has been shortlisted for Trust Company of the Year – Guernsey. Rhona Humphreys, Director of Client Services, has been nominated forTrustee of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man. The Citywealth IFC Awards recognise excellence across the private wealth industry and highlight the contribution of leading […]
Imperium Funds is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, marking a period of rapid growth that has seen the firm evolve from ambitious beginnings into an established, independent Guernsey business. In just five years, Imperium Funds has grown to work with more than 100 entities, supporting both new funds and more established fund managers in launching their funds in Guernsey. Barry McClay, Managing Director of Imperium Funds, said: “Reaching our fifth anniversary is a proud moment for everyone at Imperium. […]
Imperium hosted its 5th Annual Padel Tournament this summer, bringing together colleagues, intermediaries and friends for an evening of sport and fundraising in support of Parkinson’s Guernsey. This year’s tournament saw a record number of teams enter, reflecting both the growing popularity of the event and the commitment to an important local cause. Competition was fierce, but it was Imperium who came away with the Shield, while Titan secured the Plate. We were also delighted to welcome an international entrant from LGT’s London office, adding an extra dimension to the tournament. […]
Last Thursday, the annual Imperium Offshore Cup returned for another spirited round of competition, bringing together colleagues from across our Guernsey, Jersey, and UK offices. This internal tradition sees our offices go head-to-head in a different sporting challenge each year, with the winning team securing the coveted Offshore Cup for display in their local trophy cabinet. This year’s event took the form of a golf afternoon at the fantastic 19 Golf Course in Guernsey, timed to coincide with our annual summer party, also hosted […]
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 […]