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Close specialises in the enhancement, protection and management of individual and corporate wealth both in the UK and Internationally. Our approach to wealth management is governed by a commitment to personal client service, an ability to serve a wide range of clients with a broad spectrum of expertise and a strong focus on performance and innovation.

Our services range from individually tailored solutions to more generic structures allowing us to cater for the diverse requirements of our clients. Our services include investment management, tax services, financial education & planning, private banking, trust & company administration, pensions, custody, insurance and corporate & fund administration. Our clients include private individuals, trusts, charities, corporations, small to medium sized institutions and professional intermediaries from around the world. They have entrusted us to manage and administer £11.5 billion*(July 2007) of their assets. We employ over 500 people in 9 locations in the mainland UK, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man and South Africa.

We are part of Close Brothers Group plc, which was established in 1878 and is the largest independent British merchant bank listed on the London Stock Exchange. Incorporating Close Brothers Ltd which is independently rated short term as "Highest Credit Quality" (FITCH / IBCA and Moody’s), Close Brothers Group provides specialist investment, corporate finance, banking and securities trading services. Our clients can benefit from these additional services and enjoy the comfort afforded by our resources and financial strength.