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Family offices are increasingly operating like institutional entities, managing financial capital, deploying strategic investments, and interfacing with external stakeholders at scale. Their size can even dwarf listed companies. Yet while a single family office serves only one client – the family itself – anchoring governance in established standards such as the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 brings discipline, resilience, and long‑term growth (as opposed to short term gains) to the family.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm in recent years, and it is no longer a futuristic concept confined to science fiction. AI is transforming industries in all sectors, from healthcare and education to business and agriculture.

Boston is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Rawnsley-Gurd to the role of Head of Compliance in Jersey. Matthew previously served as Compliance Officer, Money Laundering Compliance Officer, and Money Laundering Reporting Officer within the Jersey team and joined Boston following the acquisition of Aqua Group in 2025. He is a Certified Money Laundering […]

Boston is pleased to announce the promotion of David Karran to the newly created role of Group Head of HR. David previously served as Head of HR within the Isle of Man team and joined Boston following the acquisition of IQE in 2020, where he had been Managing Director since 2001. He is a member […]

Boston is pleased to announce a series of well-deserved promotions within its Isle of Man team, recognising the dedication, expertise, and continued professional growth of its people. Sharon Callow has been promoted to Assistant Tax Manager within the Tax Department, in recognition of her strong technical capability and her ongoing contribution to the firm. Samantha […]

Meet Paul Lawrence, Managing Director of Boston Jersey, a leader who’s built his career across the UK and Europe with a passion for strong teams and sustainable growth. In this quick Q&A, Paul shares highlights from his travels, the gadget he can’t work without, and a personal mantra that’s guided him since the ’90s.

The Isle of Man Ship Registry is one of the world’s leading ship and superyacht registries. As a British register, it delivers exceptional service and is the flag of choice for owners seeking quality, reliability, and a true partnership with the flag administration.

Behind every great client relationship is a wealth of experience, curiosity, and genuine passion for helping others succeed. We sat down with Tim Nelson, Senior Client Relationship Manager in our Jersey Office, to learn more about his career journey, what motivates him, and a few fun facts you might not expect.

The Institute of Directors’, NED Reimagined (IoD) paper provides a timely framework for reassessing non-executive directors (NEDs) within family offices. While the paper is written with mainstream corporate boards in mind, its conclusions are arguably even more relevant to them, where governance complexity, emotional capital, and long-term stewardship converge.

You’ve probably heard of GDPR — usually in the form of cookie pop-ups, privacy notices, or emails about updated data policies. But behind those messages is an important piece of legislation that affects how our personal information is used every day.
So, what exactly is GDPR, why was it introduced, and what does it mean for the future?

At a certain stage in a company’s development, listing on a stock exchange can become an attractive strategic option. Across the world, stock exchanges facilitate the trading of a wide range of financial instruments including equities, commodities, and bonds. For growing businesses, a public listing can open the door to improved access to capital, increased […]

For many of us, the New Year represents a fresh start — a chance to leave the old behind and welcome something new. This mindset often fuels New Year’s resolutions and can help us stay motivated through January, which can be a challenging month after the busyness of December, with spring and summer still feeling far away.