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Gibraltar’s international opportunity – reflections from the airport departure lounge

Why international business travel matters for Gibraltar’s financial services sector, and how Acquarius builds partnerships through face-to-face meetings.

Oliver Andlaw

November 2, 2026

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Accounting and Payroll Tax

Running payroll in Gibraltar: PAYE, social insurance and employer responsibilities

How to run payroll in Gibraltar, including PAYE, social insurance, employee registration, benefits in kind, employer reporting and the new residence permit link.

Lorraine Canepa

October 28, 2026

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Acquarius acquires Gibraltar-based Capital Trustees

Acquarius has acquired Gibraltar-based Capital Trustees Limited, bringing together two firms that share a commitment to personal service and direct senior involvement. Founder David Frier will continue to work personally with clients alongside the Acquarius team, providing continuity for existing client and adviser relationships.

Gareth Cross

October 21, 2026

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Acquarius shortlisted for Investors in People Learning and Development Award

Acquarius has been shortlisted for the Investors in People Award for Learning and Development 2026, following its recent STEP Private Client Awards shortlisting. The recognition celebrates the team’s development and puts Gibraltar’s professional expertise on an international stage.

Gareth Cross

October 5, 2026

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Acquarius represented at STEP Private Client Awards

Acquarius was a finalist for Boutique Firm of the Year (Non-Legal) at the 2026 STEP Private Client Awards in London, one of two Gibraltar nominations.

Laura Fuhr

September 18, 2026

Insights

Working with Acquarius

Corporate

AI Can Carry the Analysis, Not the Duty

Discussion of AI in professional services tends to focus on capability. In fiduciary businesses the more consequential question is governance: which tools are approved, who reviews the output and whether the work can be explained later. Laura Fuhr sets out what advisers should be asking their Gibraltar counterparties.

Laura Fuhr

September 14, 2026

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Corporate

Trusts

What It Means to Be Shortlisted for a STEP Private Client Award

With the 2026 STEP Private Client Awards approaching, we take a closer look at the independent judging process behind the awards and what being shortlisted for Boutique Firm of the Year (Non-Legal) means to Acquarius.

Gareth Cross

August 25, 2026

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Insights

Private Trust Companies

Private Trust Companies in Gibraltar: A Guide for Advisers and Intermediaries

For internationally connected families hesitant to cede full control to a trustee, a Private Trust Company offers a governed alternative. This guide explains how Gibraltar PTCs are formed under the 2015 Act, how board composition and ownership structures work in practice, and what advisers should weigh up before recommending one.

Oliver Andlaw

August 18, 2026

Why Gibraltar

The Gibraltar Advantage: Companies, Trusts, Residency and more

2026 is shaping up to be an important year for Gibraltar and its financial services sector. Momentum has accelerated in recent months, and the jurisdiction entered the second half of the year with confidence and renewed optimism.‍The key questions are whether that optimism is justified, what is driving it, and whether it is sustainable. This summary is intended for intermediaries, advisers and clients who may be less familiar with the jurisdiction, its financial services offering and the advantages it can provide.

Oliver Andlaw

July 17, 2026