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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 […]
Guernsey’s Funds community gathered in London last week to discuss Sustainable Finance, the island’s attractiveness and commitment to fostering growth in this market, and how the island is a natural home for Venture Capital. Guernsey was the world’s first jurisdiction to launch a regulated green fund regime, the Guernsey Green Fund (GGF) designation, in 2018, with a Net Asset Value of over £5.1 billion. The island is demonstrating agility and proactivity in this space. The Green Fund Rules […]
Sailesh brings a wealth of experience within the offshore fiduciary sector, having recently held a senior group position with a successful multijurisdictional listed professional services business, previous to that having served on the board of a corporate services provider and some private fund vehicles. In his new role, Sailesh will be responsible for both building on existing relationships and fostering new relationships with intermediaries that focus on clients from the MENA and sub-Sahara Africa regions, as well as within the […]
Imperium were delighted to host the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the UK business at the prestigious Landsdowne Club in London on the 9th October. Imperium staff from each of the offices attended, along with key intermediaries based in both the Channel Islands and in London. The Landsdowne Club was the venue for Imperium UK’s launch party five years ago, when it was just Grant Twine, the current Managing Director of Imperium UK, working to establish the UK trust […]
In the current market venture capital fundraising has been challenging, seeing a number of funds extending their fundraising period or choosing a deal by deal structure. We recently assisted Creandum on the launch and closing of their seventh venture capital fund. Their fund was raised in just 12 weeks and closed over-subscribed at €500m. Imperium’s Director Charlotte Parr recently sat down with Beatrice Rellman from Creandum to find out more about their success. Can you tell […]
David Gilmour, founder and managing director of Imperium Group, has been recognised in Spear’s 2024 definitive guide as one of the leading trust, structuring, tax and offshore experts for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). This accolade highlights David’s commitment to providing bespoke financial strategies and wealth management solutions for international clients. A Testament to Expertise Spear’s renowned for its authoritative rankings in the world of wealth management, trusts, and advisory services, is the go-to resource for high-net-worth individuals seeking top-tier […]