Standard Bank Professionals Recognised as Future Leaders in Wealth Sector

Ally coordinates Standard Bank’s international fiduciary services business development initiatives across the African continent and personally focuses on the East African region. With almost 20-year in the industry, Ally has experience in managing portfolios of institutional and corporate clients, structuring tax-efficient vehicles, and managing relationships for international clients. Ally is currently enrolled in the STEP Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Private Wealth Advice.

“Ally is an invaluable asset to our team. Since joining Standard Bank, he has approached every new challenge proactively and with a positive mindset, always looking at how we can add value to our clients and grow our business. Through his leadership of the business development team, Ally has shown remarkable strength and capacity to support, grow and empower those reporting to him. Ally has become known for being hardworking, authentic, approachable and he creates inclusive, diverse networks and relationships. Ally’s expertise and experience in the fiduciary field and business development has been integral to our business’s growth over the last few years.”  - Jonathan Sprigg, Head of Fiduciary Service, International Client Solutions. 

Anna-Marie has almost 10 years’ experience in the fiduciary services industry and holds a STEP Diploma in International Trust Management and a certificate in Offshore Administration.

“Anna-Marie shows remarkable initiative and drive. Her empathy shapes her client relationships - she is a confidante of client family members and receives praise for her excellent client service. Always positively minded, her can-do attitude and calm demeanour make her always a pleasure to work with. She is entrusted with some of the business’s largest clients and continues to shine no matter what challenge she is presented with.   Anna-Marie took the initiative to enrol herself for the Digital Jersey programme to equip herself with technology skills essential for any business, highlighting her enthusiasm and leadership. She is an upcoming star with a bright future in the industry!” – Michael Giraud, Head of Fiduciary Services, Jersey.

This accolade comes after a string of recent achievements - the team was named Highly Commended in the Institutional Trust or Fiduciary Company category at the Tenth Annual WealthBriefing European Awards 2022, team members recognised by Private Client Global Elite Directory and private Client’s 35 Under 35 Channel Islands, and being shortlisted by Citywealth as Trust Company of the Year – Jersey. Citywealth IFC Awards 2023.