First Names Group is delighted to announce it was crowned Best Independent Trust / Fiduciary Company at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2015 last Thursday.

The WealthBriefing Awards showcases the leading providers in the global private banking, wealth management and trusted advisor communities. The awards were designed to recognise companies, teams and individuals that the prestigious panel of judges deemed to have “demonstrated innovation and excellence during 2014”.

Announcing First Names Group as the winner of this category, the judges noted that the Group stood out from the competition for the “strength of their down-to-earth approach” and “focus on family governance and process.”

First Names Group is one of the world’s largest independent trust, funds and corporate services providers with over 650 ‘First Names’ in 14 strategic locations.

Speaking about the award win, First Names Group’s Commercial Director Kevin O’Connell said:

"We are thrilled to have won this award. As a Group, we continue to invest heavily in our people to make sure they have the right environment, training and tools to deliver a superior client service. Our clients are centre and foremost to everything we do and we are delighted to receive this award in recognition of this.”

Photo - Kevin O'Connell.