Butterfield has been shortlisted for six Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards, which celebrate excellence in international private wealth advisory and management.

Butterfield Trust received 2021 Trust Company of the Year shortlist nominations covering every jurisdiction in which it operates – Bahamas, Bermuda & Cayman; Guernsey; Switzerland; and Hong Kong & Singapore.

Phil Lenz, deputy country head of Butterfield Trust in Switzerland, has also been shortlisted for 2021 Trustee of the Year – Switzerland.

Citywealth has additionally recognised Butterfield for excellence in private banking with a shortlisting for 2021 Private Bank of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man.

The annual Citywealth IFC awards, which are in their tenth year, recognise leading advisers and managers who have excelled in achievement, innovation, expertise and service in the private wealth sector. Shortlist and award recipients are selected by a panel of international industry experts.

Butterfield is a previous three-time winner of Trust Company of the Year – Guernsey, and was named 2020 Private Bank of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man.

Michael Collins, Butterfield’s chairman and chief executive officer, said: “We are very proud to, once again, be recognised by Citywealth for excellence in our core private wealth management businesses. The fact that we have been shortlisted for our trust and fiduciary services in every financial centre in which Butterfield Trust has a presence is a reflection of the calibre of our professionals and the standard of service we offer our clients around the world.

“Congratulations to the team for your accomplishments and this prestigious recognition.”