Top 20 Global Trust & Fiduciary Services 2023

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 remain an essential component of the international wealth management infrastructure. These firms specialize in the creation and administration of trusts, foundations, and corporate structures used by high-net-worth families and internationally active entrepreneurs to manage and preserve wealth across jurisdictions.

Fiduciary institutions provide services that typically include trust administration, family governance support, corporate structuring, private fund administration, and succession planning. As international financial regulations evolve and wealth becomes increasingly globalized, fiduciary firms have expanded their capabilities beyond traditional trust administration toward comprehensive governance and structuring advisory services.

The Ranking News Top Global Trust & Fiduciary Services Firms 2023 ranking recognizes institutions whose expertise, jurisdictional capabilities, and international client networks position them among the most established fiduciary service providers globally.

Market Overview

Trust and fiduciary services continue to form one of the core structural layers of global wealth planning. For generations, wealthy families and international investors have relied on fiduciary institutions to administer long-term structures designed for asset protection, governance, and intergenerational wealth transfer.

Jurisdictions such as Jersey, Guernsey, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the Isle of Man remain key global hubs for fiduciary administration. Luxembourg and London also maintain important roles due to their connections with European financial markets and institutional asset management.

As transparency standards and international tax cooperation continue to evolve, fiduciary service providers have increasingly emphasized regulatory expertise and governance oversight. Firms capable of combining technical trust administration with international structuring capabilities remain particularly well positioned within the industry.

Industry Trend — 2023

The global fiduciary services industry continued adapting to increasing regulatory complexity and cross-border reporting requirements throughout 2023. As a result, fiduciary firms have continued expanding their compliance infrastructure and governance advisory services.

At the same time, demand for professional fiduciary administration remained stable as wealthy families sought experienced providers capable of managing complex international wealth structures.

Many fiduciary firms have expanded beyond traditional trust administration into services such as private fund structuring, corporate governance advisory, and family office support. Firms operating across multiple jurisdictions continue to strengthen their market position as global wealth structures become increasingly sophisticated.

The Channel Islands remain among the most influential global centers for fiduciary services, hosting many of the industry's leading 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 2023 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 and corporate services providers globally. The firm offers trust administration, fund services, and corporate structuring support for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.

Operating across major financial centers including the Channel Islands, Luxembourg, and the Caribbean, Ocorian has developed a strong reputation within the international fiduciary services sector. Its combination of governance expertise and international structuring capabilities continues to position the firm among the leading global fiduciary institutions.

Trident Trust

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

Trident Trust is a global fiduciary services provider specializing in trust administration, corporate structuring, and wealth planning solutions for international clients. The firm operates across multiple offshore and onshore jurisdictions.

Its services include trust formation, corporate administration, and family governance structures designed for long-term wealth preservation. Trident Trust’s global presence and operational experience have established the firm as a prominent participant within the international fiduciary services industry.

Rawlinson & Hunter

• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Founded: 1933

Rawlinson & Hunter is an established advisory firm offering trust administration, tax advisory, and fiduciary services to international private clients and families. The firm operates through a network of offices across major financial centers.

Its fiduciary platform focuses on trust structuring, estate planning, and governance arrangements for complex international wealth structures. Rawlinson & Hunter’s long-standing reputation and advisory expertise continue to position it among the most respected firms within the fiduciary services industry.

Praxis Group

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 1972

Praxis Group is a Jersey-based fiduciary services firm specializing in trust administration, corporate services, and wealth structuring solutions for international clients. The firm works with high-net-worth families, private funds, and corporate structures requiring professional fiduciary administration.

With operations spanning several international jurisdictions, Praxis Group has developed strong capabilities in cross-border wealth structuring and governance advisory services.

Zedra Group

• Headquarters: Luxembourg
• Founded: 2016

Zedra Group is an international fiduciary and corporate services provider offering trust administration, governance services, and corporate structuring solutions across multiple jurisdictions. The firm works with private clients, asset managers, and multinational corporations requiring cross-border structuring expertise.

Since its establishment, Zedra has expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions and international growth initiatives. Its expanding presence across Europe and offshore jurisdictions has strengthened its position within the global fiduciary services sector.

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Tier II — Established Fiduciary Institutions

(Alphabetical order)

Altum Group

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 2009

Altum Group provides fiduciary services including trust administration, corporate structuring, and governance advisory for international clients. The firm serves high-net-worth families, investment funds, and corporate structures requiring professional administrative support across multiple jurisdictions.

Altum has built a strong presence within the Channel Islands fiduciary services sector, offering clients expertise in regulatory compliance and wealth governance. Its services include trust establishment, corporate administration, and international structuring advisory. By focusing on professional fiduciary administration and cross-border governance capabilities, Altum continues to expand its role within the global trust services industry.

Bedell Cristin Trust

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 1939

Bedell Cristin Trust provides fiduciary administration services for international private clients and family offices. As part of the broader Bedell Cristin legal network, the firm combines trust administration with legal expertise across multiple jurisdictions.

Its services include trust establishment, estate structuring, and corporate governance advisory for globally active families. The firm’s long history within the Channel Islands legal sector supports its strong reputation within the fiduciary services industry.

Crestbridge Fiduciary

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 1998

Crestbridge Fiduciary offers trust administration, corporate services, and governance advisory solutions for international clients. The firm works with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors requiring professional fiduciary administration across multiple jurisdictions.

The firm has developed a reputation for its governance-focused approach to wealth structuring and corporate services. Its regulatory expertise and client-focused fiduciary administration capabilities have helped establish Crestbridge as a recognized institution within the Channel Islands fiduciary sector.

Equiom Group

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

Equiom Group provides trust administration, corporate services, and private wealth structuring solutions for international clients. The firm operates across several financial centers including the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, and Asia.

Equiom supports high-net-worth families, multinational corporations, and investment funds requiring fiduciary administration across jurisdictions. Its international presence and cross-border structuring capabilities have helped position the firm among the established providers within the global fiduciary services industry.

Harneys Fiduciary

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

Harneys Fiduciary is part of the broader Harneys legal and corporate services network. The firm provides trust administration, corporate structuring, and governance services across major offshore financial jurisdictions.

The firm works with international private clients, family offices, and corporate entities requiring professional fiduciary administration. Its connection with the Harneys legal platform enables the firm to combine legal and administrative expertise in cross-border wealth structuring.

Hawksford

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 2008

Hawksford is a global corporate and fiduciary services provider specializing in trust administration, governance advisory, and corporate structuring solutions. The firm works with private clients and international businesses requiring cross-border administrative support.

Operating across several financial centers, Hawksford has built a reputation for regulatory expertise and governance oversight within the fiduciary services industry.

Highvern

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 2016

Highvern is a Jersey-based fiduciary services provider offering trust administration, corporate services, and governance advisory for private clients and international investors.

Despite being a relatively young firm, Highvern has established a growing presence within the Channel Islands fiduciary sector through its focus on governance expertise and client service.

Oak Group

• Headquarters: St Helier, Jersey
• Founded: 2016

Oak Group provides fiduciary administration and corporate services for private clients, family offices, and international investment structures. The firm supports clients requiring professional trust administration and cross-border structuring solutions.

Oak Group has expanded its operations within the Channel Islands fiduciary services market and continues to build its reputation as a growing governance-focused fiduciary provider.

Saffery Trust

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

Saffery Trust offers trust administration and estate planning services for international private clients and family offices. The firm operates across several financial centers with a strong presence in Guernsey.

Its fiduciary services support long-term wealth governance and intergenerational asset preservation strategies.

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 through governance and fiduciary administration services.

Its regulatory expertise and trust administration capabilities have positioned TCC as a recognized provider within the global fiduciary services sector.

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Tier III — Emerging Fiduciary Firms

(Alphabetical order)

• Apex Trust Company
• Knox House Trust
• Sentinel Trust Company
• STM Group
• Saffery Champness Trust

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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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