Jersey charity, Community Savings, is pleased to announce a three-year sponsorship agreement with Santander International. Funds from the sponsorship will be utilised to support marketing and website development to raise awareness of the charity and help broaden its reach across the Island to people who are in need of financial support and budgeting advice which is particularly prevalent now. This welcome contribution will substantially support the work that the charity does to help those members of the local community who are financially or socially disadvantaged or who have suddenly been faced with financial pressures.

The cause may be due to them being unable to qualify for a mainstream bank account or their circumstances having suddenly changed. This could be as a result of a breakdown in a relationship, sickness, both physical and mental, bereavement or redundancy, all of which can have a dramatic financial effect on individuals and their families.

Community Savings offers practical solutions by the provision of basic accounts, pre-paid debit cards, loans or grants for urgently required items, budgeting and on-going financial mentoring, with the collective aim of improving the lives of individuals and their families through financial inclusivity and empowerment.

Brian Curtis, Executive Chairman of Community Savings, says: “We are very pleased to be working with Santander International. The work we do is vital in helping those who are struggling to get their finances and, subsequently, their lives back on track. It benefits not only the individual and their families, but also society in general. As a Jersey registered charity, we are hugely reliant on grants and donations and the support that Santander International is providing is invaluable, especially during these difficult times.”

James Pountney, Chief Executive Officer from Santander International added: “Community Savings brings financial inclusion for many Islanders who aren’t able to access products and services from regular high-street banks. We’re looking forward to working with Community Savings, helping them to raise their profile, so more people in our community can access and benefit from their services.”

UBS Wealth Management is pleased to announce two internal promotions within their Private Clients team – Joe Peacock and John Pipon have both moved from Client Advisor Assistants to Client Advisors.

Joe, who joined UBS in 2017, will further develop wealth management business with local intermediaries including trust companies whilst John, who’s had over 4 years’ experience at UBS, will help to consolidate UBS as the wealth manager of choice for Jersey residents.

Joe and John previously studied at the Jersey International Business School where they each achieved 1^stClass Hons in International Financial Services (BSc) and the similarities don’t end there as both are proud to be taking part in “Movember”, joining other members of the Private Client team in the challenge to grow a moustache throughout November to raise funds and awareness for men’s health.

Joe said: “UBS is a fantastic place to work and I am really excited about this promotion. I am looking forward to working with our local intermediaries and developing relationships with my new clients.”

John said: “UBS has really encouraged me with the development of my career. I am grateful for the support and advice that I have received from the senior client advisors over the years and I am thrilled about this brilliant opportunity.”

Michael Clarke, Head of Private Clients, added: “We take great pride at UBS in offering career development and rewarding the hard work and dedication that we see from our staff. It is always a pleasure to be able to promote internally and both Joe and John thoroughly deserve this recognition.”