A total of 26 nominees from the Isle of Man have been shortlisted for the forthcoming Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC) Awards.
These awards, now in their 16th year, highlight the excellence of the advisors and managers, as well as companies, in the private wealth sector within the major international financial centres.
Five individuals and 21 companies based in or with branches in the island have been recognised for their achievements.
The nominations are as follows:
Lawyer of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man
- Chiva Samani, director at Athena Law
- Robert Colquitt, managing director at Cains
Family Lawyer of the Year
- Caroline Jennings, advocate at Simcocks Avocates
Investment Manager of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man
- Tom Richards, Head of wealth management, Canaccord Wealth
Trustee of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man
- Pamela Smith, director, Charterhouse Lombard
The following companies have also been singled out for awards
Law firm of the Year – Isle of Man
- Appleby
- Cains
- Callin Wild
- DQ Advocates
- Humphrey & Helfrich
- MannBenham Advocates
- Simcocks
Private Bank of the Year – Channel Island and Isle of Man
- Barclays Private Bank
- Investec Bank
- Nedbank Private Wealth
Trust Company of the Year – Isle of Man
- Abacus Trust Group
- Affinity Group
- Boston Multi Family Office
- Charterhouse Lombard
- Equiom
- Suntera
Investment Management Company of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man
- Canaccord Wealth
Family Office Services Provider of the Year
- Summit Group
- Suntera Global
Independent Trust Company of the Year
- Charterhouse Lombard
- JTC Group
Fund Administration Company of the Year
- IQ-EQ
- Ocorian
The public vote has now opened to allow the global private wealth industry to have their say.
The results will be announced at the awards’ gala dinner taking place on January 26 at the The Biltmore Mayfair in London.
The event will be hosted by BBC News anchor Rich Preston.