Top 20 Global Trust & Fiduciary Services 2022

This report forms part of the Ranking News Private Wealth series, which evaluates independent advisory and investment institutions and family offices across global wealth management markets.

Global trust and fiduciary service providers form a core infrastructure within the international wealth management ecosystem. These firms specialize in the establishment and administration of trusts, foundations, and corporate structures used by high-net-worth families, entrepreneurs, and multinational investors to manage cross-border assets and long-term wealth planning.

Trust and fiduciary institutions play an important role in the governance and protection of international wealth structures. Their services typically include trust administration, family governance advisory, corporate services, private fund structuring, and succession planning for globally active families.

The Ranking News Top Global Trust & Fiduciary Services Firms 2022 ranking recognizes institutions whose experience, jurisdictional expertise, and international client base position them among the leading independent fiduciary service providers globally.

Market Overview

Trust and fiduciary services represent one of the foundational pillars of international wealth structuring. For decades, high-net-worth families have relied on fiduciary institutions to administer trusts, foundations, and holding structures designed to support intergenerational wealth preservation.

Traditional offshore centers such as Jersey, Guernsey, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and the Isle of Man remain key jurisdictions for global fiduciary services. Luxembourg and London also maintain strong roles within the sector due to their connections with European wealth management and institutional asset servicing.

As global regulatory frameworks continue evolving, fiduciary firms are increasingly focused on compliance infrastructure, governance oversight, and cross-jurisdictional expertise. Firms capable of combining technical trust administration with global structuring expertise remain particularly well positioned within the sector.

Industry Trend — 2022

Demand for international fiduciary services remained stable in 2022 as wealthy families continued prioritizing long-term wealth preservation and cross-border asset governance.

Increasing regulatory transparency and international tax cooperation initiatives have reshaped the fiduciary services industry over the past decade. As a result, modern trust firms have increasingly evolved toward full-service governance providers rather than purely administrative entities.

Many fiduciary institutions now combine traditional trust services with private fund administration, corporate structuring, and family governance advisory. Firms capable of operating across multiple jurisdictions continue to strengthen their position within the international wealth structuring industry.

Jersey and Guernsey remain among the most prominent global hubs for fiduciary administration, hosting many of the world’s leading independent trust companies.

Methodology — Core Eligibility Criteria

To ensure consistency within the Global Trust & Fiduciary Services category, firms included in the ranking were evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Provides professional trust administration and fiduciary services
• Maintains international client operations
• Demonstrates established regulatory presence
• Operates within recognized trust jurisdictions
• Provides corporate or wealth structuring advisory services

Banks and asset managers whose fiduciary services represent only a minor operational component were excluded.

Methodology — Ranking Factors

Institutions were evaluated based on qualitative industry considerations including:

• Institutional reputation within the fiduciary services sector
• Jurisdictional expertise and international presence
• Breadth of trust and corporate structuring services
• Client base among high-net-worth families and international investors
• Operational track record and governance capabilities

Tier classifications reflect relative institutional positioning within the global fiduciary services industry.

The Ranking News Top Global Trust & Fiduciary Services Firms 2022 ranking reviewed approximately 30 global fiduciary institutions, from which 20 firms were selected.

Tier classifications reflect relative institutional positioning rather than investment performance.

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Tier I — Leading Global Trust & Fiduciary Firms

Ocorian

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 1971

Ocorian is one of the largest independent fiduciary service providers globally, offering trust administration, corporate services, and fund administration across multiple international jurisdictions. The firm works extensively with high-net-worth families, institutional investors, and multinational corporations.

Ocorian has built a strong presence across key financial centers including the Channel Islands, Luxembourg, and the Caribbean. Its combination of trust administration expertise and institutional governance services has positioned the firm among the leading global fiduciary providers.

Trident Trust

• Headquarters: Road Town, British Virgin Islands
• Founded: 1978

Trident Trust is an international fiduciary services firm specializing in trust administration, corporate structuring, and wealth planning services. The firm operates across a wide network of offshore and onshore jurisdictions.

Its services include trust establishment, corporate administration, and family wealth structuring for internationally active clients. Trident Trust maintains a strong reputation within the offshore fiduciary services industry.

Rawlinson & Hunter

• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Founded: 1933

Rawlinson & Hunter is an established international advisory firm providing trust administration, tax advisory, and fiduciary services for high-net-worth families and international investors. The firm operates through offices across major financial centers.

Its fiduciary services include trust management, estate planning, and international wealth structuring advisory. Rawlinson & Hunter remains one of the longest-standing advisory institutions in the sector.

Praxis Group

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 1972

Praxis Group is a Jersey-based fiduciary services firm specializing in trust administration, corporate structuring, and private wealth services. The firm provides fiduciary solutions for high-net-worth families, private funds, and multinational corporate structures.

Praxis operates across several jurisdictions and is widely recognized within the Channel Islands fiduciary services sector.

Equiom Group

• Headquarters: Douglas, Isle of Man
• Founded: 1978

Equiom Group provides trust administration, corporate services, and wealth structuring advisory across several international financial centers. The firm serves private clients, corporations, and investment funds requiring cross-border fiduciary solutions.

Its presence across multiple jurisdictions allows Equiom to support complex international structuring strategies for globally mobile clients.

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Tier II — Established Fiduciary Institutions

(Alphabetical order)

Altum Group

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 2009

Altum Group is a Jersey-based fiduciary services provider offering trust administration, corporate services, and governance solutions for international clients. The firm works with high-net-worth families, private funds, and corporate structures requiring cross-border wealth management and administrative services.

Altum has developed a strong reputation within the Channel Islands fiduciary sector, providing clients with expertise in trust structuring, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Its services extend across several jurisdictions, enabling the firm to support complex international wealth structuring strategies. Through its focus on professional fiduciary administration and governance oversight, Altum continues to expand its presence within the international trust services market.

Bedell Cristin Trust

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 1939

Bedell Cristin Trust forms part of the broader Bedell Cristin legal and fiduciary services platform. The firm provides trust administration, corporate structuring, and governance services for international private clients and family offices.

With origins tied closely to the Channel Islands legal sector, Bedell Cristin Trust combines fiduciary services with legal expertise across multiple jurisdictions. Its services support long-term wealth planning, estate structuring, and corporate governance for globally active families and institutional clients.

Crestbridge Fiduciary

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 1998

Crestbridge Fiduciary is a Jersey-based provider of trust administration and corporate services specializing in private wealth and institutional structuring solutions. The firm supports international clients through services including trust establishment, governance oversight, and cross-border wealth structuring advisory.

Crestbridge has developed a reputation within the fiduciary services sector for its governance-focused approach and regulatory expertise. Its client base includes high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors seeking professional fiduciary administration across multiple jurisdictions.

Harneys Fiduciary

• Headquarters: Road Town, British Virgin Islands
• Founded: 1960

Harneys Fiduciary is part of the wider Harneys legal and corporate services group. The firm provides trust administration, corporate structuring, and fiduciary services for international clients operating across major offshore jurisdictions.

Its fiduciary services complement the legal expertise of the Harneys network, allowing clients to structure cross-border wealth arrangements and corporate structures. The firm’s presence across multiple offshore financial centers has positioned it as a prominent provider of international fiduciary services.

Hawksford

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 2008

Hawksford is a global corporate and fiduciary services provider offering trust administration, governance services, and corporate structuring solutions. The firm works with private clients, family offices, and international businesses seeking cross-border administrative support.

Hawksford operates across several international financial centers and has developed a strong presence in the Channel Islands fiduciary services sector. Its services emphasize regulatory compliance, governance oversight, and international structuring capabilities.

Oak Group

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 2016

Oak Group is a fiduciary services provider specializing in private wealth administration, corporate services, and governance advisory. The firm serves international families and institutional clients requiring professional fiduciary administration across multiple jurisdictions.

Oak Group has grown rapidly within the Channel Islands fiduciary services market and is known for its modern governance approach and client-focused administrative services.

Saffery Trust

• Headquarters: St Peter Port, Guernsey
• Founded: 1977

Saffery Trust provides trust administration, estate planning support, and corporate services for international private clients and family offices. The firm operates from Guernsey and other financial centers, providing cross-border fiduciary services.

With decades of experience in trust administration, Saffery Trust supports clients in structuring wealth preservation vehicles designed for intergenerational asset management.

Saffery Champness Trust

• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Founded: 1977

Saffery Champness Trust is affiliated with the wider Saffery Champness advisory network. The firm provides fiduciary administration, estate planning support, and governance services for private clients and family offices.

Its services focus on trust structuring, succession planning, and international wealth governance solutions.

TCC Group

• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Founded: 1999

TCC Group provides trust administration and corporate services for international private clients and institutional investors. The firm supports cross-border wealth structuring and governance arrangements across multiple jurisdictions.

TCC has developed a reputation within the fiduciary services sector for its governance-focused trust administration and corporate structuring expertise.

Zedra Group

• Headquarters: Luxembourg
• Founded: 2016

Zedra Group is an international trust and corporate services provider offering fiduciary administration, governance solutions, and corporate structuring services. The firm works with private clients, asset managers, and institutional investors across multiple jurisdictions.

Its services focus on trust administration, corporate governance, and cross-border structuring advisory for globally active investors.

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Tier III — Emerging Fiduciary Firms

(Alphabetical order)

• Apex Trust Company
• Knox House Trust
• Sentinel Trust Company
• SK Trust (SocGen Private Banking Trust)
• STM Group

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Remarks

Global trust and fiduciary service providers remain a foundational component of the international wealth management ecosystem. These institutions specialize in administering trusts, foundations, and corporate structures designed to support long-term wealth preservation and cross-border asset governance.

The firms recognized in this ranking represent institutions whose jurisdictional expertise, governance capabilities, and fiduciary administration services continue to maintain relevance within the global wealth structuring industry. Tier classifications reflect relative institutional positioning within the fiduciary services sector rather than the scale of assets administered.

Tier classification reflects relative institutional scale, advisory platform maturity, and engagement with the private wealth ecosystem. The ranking does not constitute a performance evaluation or recommendation of investment services.

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