Affinity Group Wins Trust Company of the Year – Isle of Man in the Citywealth IFC Awards 2024.

We are delighted to announce that Affinity has been awarded Trust Company of the Year – Isle of Man in the Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC) Awards 2024. This is the second time the Company has won the accolade, having previously been recognised in 2022.

The awards have been running for thirteen years and showcase the excellence of leading industry experts and advisors within the private wealth sector in all the major financial centres. Judged by a panel of experts, winners are assessed by demonstrating excellence in achievement, innovation, expertise and service.

This achievement truly reflects our leading position as a Trust and Corporate Service Provider in the Isle of Man and beyond. Trust business, along with traditional Corporate Services, has always been at the core of what we do. This award is a real acknowledgement of the unparalleled level of service our team delivers every day.

The exceptional depth of knowledge our team possess in providing bespoke, tailored services across multiple jurisdictions and sectors is the driving force behind our success. As a result, we are achieving incredible milestones such as this prestigious accolade. It is these solid foundations that started with the administration of trusts and companies, and Affinity continues to showcase its abilities to an ever-growing, diverse client portfolio.

As we accept this award, we reflect on our journey and are unbelievably humbled by how far we have come.

A boutique business with a global presence, we have a determined vision to grow our business organically while continuing to provide the same personal, discreet service to our clients who rely on us for expert skills that span a range of sectors and jurisdictions.

During the early years, we forged our roots in the luxury asset sector and developed a superior level of service, assisting high net-worth clients in meeting their expectations with exceptional attention to detail. With our personal approach instilled in our service provision, we build relationships based on trust, earning Affinity a prestigious reputation.

Our solid roots in traditional TCSP expertise have enabled us to grow, expanding into new sectors to provide our clients with a diverse offering. As a result, many clients taken on as early as 2004 remain with us today and have continued to trust us with their ventures.

With business growing, so too did our reach. Recognising our client’s needs, Affinity went on to establish a presence in Malta. A globally leading maritime hub and a new environment for our clients in the luxury asset sector, Malta provides many opportunities: an alternative VAT and fiscal regime, a world-renowned flag to sail under and a strategic location within Europe.

In recent years, our consistent approach has seen Affinity flourish. With the introduction of a young, dynamic and ambitious leadership team who share the same vision for success, the opportunity to surge innovation into the Group means we have harnessed a new strategy to push diversification and exploration into niche, emerging sectors such as eGaming and FinTech.

These emerging sectors now make up our fastest-growing client base, which is indicative of our drive to become industry leaders, demonstrating our agility in responding to industry trends. Affinity boasts a well-equipped and knowledgeable team that handles all aspects of the eGaming business and has assisted clients with substantial cryptocurrency acquisitions and Blockchain applications to regulators.

Never content to rest on our laurels, Affinity Cayman was added to the group in 2021. This new presence in the Cayman Islands offers our clients many attractive benefits, such as the opportunity to sail under the Red Ensign flag, one of the most prestigious in the world. Providing a location outside of the EU means access to many more options for structures and regimes for our clients. Whilst we have a clear strategy to establish our position in the yachting sector in the Cayman Islands, the jurisdiction’s landscape holds a variety of exciting possibilities.

In 2023, we enhanced our ability to offer multiple jurisdictions by forming a further office in South Florida.

Affinity’s unique culture is borne out of our strong team spirit, and we strive for our clients to truly experience this with us. We pride ourselves on being approachable, and it is important to us that our friendly ethos shines through our team and brand in everything we do.

Affinity has an ambitious vision for the future, and we are not one to stand still. Our innovation in our brand and service offering has only just begun, and whilst we have been driving growth in our core and niche sectors, we are making moves in emerging sectors such as esports and cannabis.

As we flourish, we continue to provide more exciting opportunities for our clients whilst remaining true to who we are: A boutique company with a personal feel.

Affinity is proud to be recognised as Trust Company of the Year – Isle of Man by Citywealth at the IFC Awards, serving as a nostalgic reminder of where it all began. Trust and Corporate Services are the core of what we do, and being at the top of our game in the TCSP industry means we have the right skills and experience regardless of the asset.