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STEP Guernsey Annual Ball
Friday 6th October 2023
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STEP....into Symposium
Join us at the most highly-anticipated social event on the fiduciary calendar, for an evening of fine company, feasting, revelry and world-class entertainment
Symposium /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/: A social gathering in ancient Greece, for dinner, drinking, conversation, music, and entertainment
STEP BALL
2023 SPONSORS
STEP Guernsey is grateful to the following sponsors for their support
'ZEUS'
HEADLINE
SPONSOR
Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Ltd.
We are a subsidiary of Investec Bank Plc. We provide bespoke services to high net worth individuals and locally based financial services businesses.
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About our services:
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Multi-currency savings accounts including call, notice and term deposit accounts
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Foreign exchange, both spot and forward
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Property lending services against property located in the UK and the Channel Islands
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Lending services against quoted investment portfolios
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Wealth management (via our sister business Investec Wealth and Investment)
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Private Banking for high net worth individuals
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Bespoke offshore banking for UK resident and non-domiciled individuals
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Asset finance solutions​
Islands Trust and Corporate
At Islands Insurance, we’re proud to draw on over 40 years’ experience, providing professional advice and the first-class service that our reputation is built on.
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This wealth of experience and knowledge is the foundation of everything we do today, and none more so than for the Trust and Corporate Industry.
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Our Trust & Corporate Division works in close conjunction with our Private Clients Division to ensure you enjoy a seamless customer experience, and to ensure the right product and expertise is applied to the risk at hand.​
'APOLLO'
WELCOME DRINKS
SPONSOR
'ATHENA'
TABLE GIFTS
SPONSOR
Grant Thornton Channel Islands
Grant Thornton Limited is a leading Channel Island practice with offices in Guernsey and Jersey with combined staffing strength of over 220 people.
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We are the Channel Island member of Grant Thornton International, and as a member firm we have access to member and correspondent firms in over 143 countries, offering clients specialist local knowledge supported by international expertise and methodologies.
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We have been offering practical and strategic advice to all the key sectors in the Channel Islands for many years, and work closely with our clients to understand the specific issues that they face, as is evident in the many long standing client relationships that we have developed
Through a team of specialists we are dedicated to working with our clients to provide multijurisdictional support tailored to fit your needs.
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Our independent status and creative approach enable us to rapidly adapt to business change.
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At Aspida we focus on helping you define, mitigate, manage and monitor your risks, whilst you focus on growing your business. Our services are underpinned by cutting edge technology and built around highly qualified and skilled staff:
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Business Advisory Services - Regulatory Compliance (MLRO/MLCO/CO/NO), Internal Audit function, Cyber resilience, Policies Procedures & Controls, Corporate Governance & ESG.
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Resolver by Aspida – Cutting edge GRC software
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Hosted Services - Family Office, Licensee Management, Incubation
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Company Secretarial support services
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Aspida – Your partner in protecting and growing your business
To learn more visit www.aspidagroup.com
'NEPTUNE'
CARBON BALANCE
SPONSOR
'JUNO'
GREEN SCREEN
SPONSOR
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Cazenove Capital
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Cazenove Capital is a leading provider of wealth management services to private clients, family trusts, companies, charities and pension plans.
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We develop strategies and establish the structures needed for the future management of your wealth. Our attitude to managing clients’ wealth is measured and intelligent, with a consistent focus on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns.
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We offer a myriad of services, to include discretionary portfolio management, banking and treasury services supporting the overall management of financial affairs, to responsible investing which enhances long-term performance through an understanding of the Environmental, Social and Governance issues.
Brooks Macdonald​
​We aim to protect and enhance our clients’ wealth through investment management and wealth management services. We have grown to be one of the largest independent investment managers in the Channel Islands yet remain dedicated to the highest professional standards and are passionate about helping our clients achieve their long-term goals while recognising the importance of a personalised service.
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We provide a range of risk-managed multi-asset and single-strategy investment solutions. Our solutions are flexible, allowing clients to invest in their preferred currency and through a range of structures. Our investment managers follow a centralised process to ensure that the principles of our investment philosophy are reflected in all client portfolios.
'POSEIDON'
ECO-WATER
SPONSOR
'EROS'
COMMUNITY
SPONSOR
SG Kleinwort Hambros Trust Company (CI) Limited​
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Kleinwort Hambros has more than 200 years of experience helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, trusts and charities to manage their wealth. From expert wealth planning advice and investment strategies to specialist lending products, we provide the personal approach clients would expect from a modern and responsible private bank.
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When assets and business interests are complex, valuable or perhaps spread across different countries, wealth is exposed to a variety of hidden risks. The impact of different legal, regulatory and tax environments can have unintended consequences. The purpose of wealth can be viewed differently, according to individual values, lifestyle and experiences, as well as legacy requirements. Planning should be a priority whether focused on building and preserving wealth, maintaining a lifestyle or finding ways to contribute positively to society and the environment for many years into the future.
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By organising and structuring wealth in the right ways, we ensure a seamless wealth transition to current and future generations, creating a sustainable financial or societal legacy.
JOIN THE WAIT LIST
Alternatively, you can download the form HERE and return to stepguernsey@step.org
FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2023
STEP...into Symposium
THE DETAILS
STEP Guernsey's now 'iconic' Annual Ball is being held on Friday 6th October 2023 at Beau Sejour.
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We invite you to STEP...into Symposium.
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Symposium /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/: A social gathering in ancient Greece, for dinner, drinking, conversation, music, and entertainment
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We look forward to welcoming you to join us for an evening of excellent food, fine wine and grand company.
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Running Order
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The evening will follow an approximate running order:
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Drinks reception from 7pm
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Dinner from 8pm
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Live Band/Dancing from 10.30pm
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Carriages at 12.30am
Entertainment
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For 2023, we have secured a world-class entertainment act for the pleasure of our guests during the course of the evening. As ever, we wish to keep our best surprises under wraps for guests' ultimate enjoyment on the night! ​
Dress Code
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It's a ball - as always, dress to impress! Black tie - rustle up your most glamorous attire. If you wish to link your outfit into our Greek/Roman theme then please do!
Catering
Guests will be served a delicious 3 course meal during the course of the evening. Dietary requirements can be accommodated. The menu will follow and will be sent to all table leads.
Event open to all
STEP Members & Students
Non-Member
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Prices for 2023:
Table of 10 = £850
Table of 12 = £1,020
Booking Terms
Table Size
This event consists of a mix of Corporate tables, hosting guests and/or colleagues and tables made up by STEP Members and other Industry bodies. Standard tables seat 10 guests but there are a very limited number of tables to accommodate 12 – please contact us if you are interested in taking one of these. The number of tables will be initially restricted to 2 per firm, with only 1 to seat 12, however requests for additional tables will be noted and allocated should the event not sell-out.
Deposits and payments
In order to confirm your booking we will be taking non-refundable deposits of £200 per table – payment of the deposit will secure your booking. Payment is by bank transfer or cheque. Regretfully we are unable to process credit cards at this time.
Payment of the balance of tables/tickets will be due by 1st September 2023.
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Cancellations
All cancellations must be made in writing. A fee of 100% will be levied in respect of any cancellation made less than 30 days prior to the commencement of the event.
Disclaimer
In the event that STEP Guernsey postpones this event, any payment made to STEP Guernsey as at the date of postponement will be credited towards the rescheduled date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled event or if STEP Guernsey cancels the event indefinitely, you will be entitled to receive 100% refund of all sums paid to STEP Guernsey.
STEP Guernsey shall not be responsible for any loss or damage as a result of substitution, alteration, cancellation or postponement of an event due to an event of force majeure, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this event inadvisable, illegal, impracticable or impossible.
For purposes of these booking conditions an event of force majeure shall include but shall not be limited to: adverse weather, government restrictions and/or regulations; war or apparent act of war; terrorism or apparent act or threat of terrorism; civil disorder; disturbance and/ riots; curtailment; suspension and/or restriction on transportation facilities/means of transportation; or any other emergency or circumstances outside a party's reasonable control.
For any further information or queries please contact stepguernsey@step.org.
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