Saffery Champness has significantly strengthened its trust capability with the appointment of Andy Russell to co-manage one of its family office teams.
Mr Russell joins Nicola Kendall in overseeing a team of 14 who have, for more than a decade, administered a small group of ultra-high net worth client relationships.
Bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience in the trust and company management sector, Mr Russell returns to Saffery Champness having previously spent several years carrying out the business and compliance reviews for the team he now manages.
He also spent three years as a deputy money laundering reporting officer, supporting the local trust division of an international bank while attaining his ICA Diploma in compliance.
Mr Russell said: “In the modern financial climate, an understanding of the challenges that face compliance officers is essential to the smooth running of a trust business.”
Executive chairman of Saffery Champness, Kelvin Hudson, said: “It’s great to have Andy join the team.
“Having worked with Saffery Champness before he has a unique insight into the business and I’m confident that he will be a much valued and respected team leader.”