Finance firm Utmost Wealth Solutions has employed a new global wealth specialist.

Julian Melling will focus on doing business with ’high-net-worth’ advisers and their clients.

His team’s focus will be the UK resident, domiciled and non-domiciled market.

Based in the Isle of Man, Mr Melling has a track record in the provision of life assurance-based solutions.

He started his career in the island’s financial services sector, before gaining experience in other jurisdictions with a number of life companies.

He joins the Walpole Avenue, Douglas-based outfit from Swiss Life.

Mike Foy, chief executive of Utmost Group Isle of Man, said: ’As Utmost Wealth Solutions expands on a global basis, our approach is focused on supporting clients based on their individual cross-border needs, not just their geographic location. Julian’s expertise reinforces our existing acumen to help position us as a leader in this market.’

Mr Melling said: ’It is a business with a strong pedigree and a clear focus on growing its position in the international high-net-worth market.’