Utmost appoints Italian branch manager for Luxembourg office

Utmost has appointed Nicoletta Basso as branch manager of the Italian branch of Utmost Luxembourg.

Nicoletta brings over six years of experience at Utmost as tax and legal counsel – Italy, working alongside the sales team to advise high net worth clients, as well as business partners.

She advises on the viability and effectiveness of unit-linked insurance products as an efficient wealth structuring and succession planning solution for the Italian market.

Nicoletta (pictured) has worked in the financial services industry for over 15 years, with a focus on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters. She was previously employed in the compliance department of a MiFID investment manager based in Dublin.

The appointment comes amid investment in the Italian market for Utmost, which it said is a 'key geography' within its ongoing global growth strategy.

Basso, said: “Italy is a highly sophisticated and growing market, with increasing demand from HNW and UHNW families for long-term, cross-border wealth structuring and succession planning solutions.

"Having worked closely with our clients and partners over a number of years, I am excited to support Utmost’s momentum in Italy and to continue delivering tailored, high-quality solutions supported by best-in-class customer service.”