Jersey wins top trust award

Tuesday 20th October 2009, 3:00PM BST.

Jersey Finance head of marketing Dara Lutes and chief executive Geoff Cook accepting the award at the Hilton Hotel

JERSEY has been named the international finance centre of the year by the STEP private client awards 2009.

The Island beat competition from Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands for the title, which was awarded to Jersey Finance at a ceremony in London last week.

Jersey Finance was not the only Island representative to fare well in the awards – Ogier was announced as the legal team of the year, while the lifetime achievement award went to Jersey’s former Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache.

STEP – the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners – is the professional body for lawyers, accountants, bankers and financial advisors worldwide and its annual awards highlight excellence in these industries.

The awards, presented by author, ex-politician and media personality Gyles Brandreth, were judged by a panel of 14 experts and more than 100 industry professionals worldwide.

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