The list of nominees from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, shortlisted for a Citywealth International Financial Centre Award 2026, has now been released by the judges.
The public vote has opened to allow the global private wealth industry to have their say.
Thirty-one outstanding professionals and over fifty companies – some of these nominated for multiple awards – feature in the shortlist in thirty-eight categories, while Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are all up for the prestigious IFC of the Year 2026 award.
The Citywealth IFC Awards, now in their fifteenth year, were established to highlight the excellence of the advisors and managers in the private wealth sector within the major international financial centres.
The following outstanding professionals have been nominated for awards:
Lawyer of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man
- Agnieszka Bielanska, Lexstone Lawyers
- Alexa Saunders, Carey Olsen
- Angela Calnan, Collas Crill
- Gilly Kennedy-Smith, Mourant
- Katherine Neal, Harneys
- Matt Guthrie, Ogier
- Nancy Chien, Bedell Cristin
- Nick Marshall, Nicolle Marshall
- Rajah Abusrewil, Walkers
- Simon Lofthouse, Corbett Le Quesne
Lawyer of the Year – Litigation
- Erin Trimble-Cregeen, Appleby
- Fritha Ford, Collas Crill
- Jeremy Wessels, Mourant
- Stephen Baker, Baker & Partners
- William Grace, Carey Olsen
Investment Professional of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man
- Andy Finch, Cannacord Wealth
- Euan Dangerfield, Cazenove Capital
- Grant Hamilton, UBS
- Jason Downie, Evelyn Partners
- Karl Holden, Melville Douglas
- Scott Spencer, LGT Wealth Management
- Tiffany Gervaise-Brazier, Rathbones Investment Management International
Trustee of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man
- Áine O’Reilly, Baccata
- Daniel Channing, Whitmill
- David Stearn, Affinity Private Wealth
- Ian Rumens, Ocorian
- Paul Douglas, Accuro
- Rhona Humphreys, Imperium Group
- Richard Joynt, HIGHVERN
- Siobhan Crick, Collas Crill
- Steve Sokić, Crestbridge
The final results will be announced at the Citywealth Financial Centre Awards 2026 gala dinner taking place 28st January 2026 in London.
Karen Jones, Editor, Citywealth, commented: “As we celebrate the fifteenth year of the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards, I am delighted to see such remarkable representation from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These jurisdictions — Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man — have long been pillars of excellence in the private wealth sector, and this year’s shortlist underscores their continued leadership and innovation.
The calibre of entrants from these IFCs is outstanding: from dynamic law firms such as Carey Olsen, Mourant, Ogier, Bedell Cristin, Collas Crill, and Appleby to forward-thinking trust companies including JTC Group, Ocorian, Suntera, and HIGHVERN – their influence resonates across the global wealth management landscape. Equally impressive are the exceptional private bankers and investment professionals from firms such as RBC Wealth Management, Butterfield Bank, Investec, Julius Baer, UBP, and LGT Wealth Management who continue to set new benchmarks for client service and performance.
“Their commitment to excellence, combined with deep local expertise and international reach, makes the Channel Islands and Isle of Man some of the world’s most respected centres for private client advisory, fiduciary, and wealth management services. These awards celebrate not only individual and organisational achievements but also the collaborative spirit and professionalism that define these IFCs. I congratulate all our finalists and wish them every success as we look forward to announcing the winners at our gala dinner in London in January 2026.”
You can cast your vote here before the deadline of 31st October.
