On September 24—26th, 2025, Istanbul hosted the landmark 40th Transcontinental Trusts conference — a leading event in the trusts and private client sphere.
Immigrant Invest representatives participated in discussions on the latest developments in cross-border wealth management, succession planning, and asset protection strategies.
The conference took place at the InterContinental Hotel Istanbul. It combined high-level panel discussions, practical workshops, and exclusive networking activities.
Delegates participated in a welcome drinks reception, a Bosphorus boat cruise, and a gala dinner at the Okra restaurant, which created multiple opportunities to build professional relationships in an informal setting.
Immigrant Invest representatives at the conference
Consultant, Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer, certified CAMS
Lasha Azariashvili
Business Development Manager
Key topics discussed at the conference
The 2025 conference featured a rich and diverse agenda with 40 speakers, addressing critical questions faced by high-net-worth families:
Crisis management. The keynote session examined privacy, reputation, and cultural differences in handling sensitive wealth matters between East and West.
Asset awareness. Sessions focused on the importance of understanding asset structures in advance, especially with the upcoming large-scale transfer of wealth between generations, known as the Great Wealth Transfer.
Succession planning. Speakers shared insights into effective wealth transfer methods, succession strategies, and lessons from global families.
Highlights of Transcontinental Trusts Istanbul 2025
The 40th Transcontinental Trusts conference in Istanbul took place over three productive days, combining expert discussions with focused networking.
Day 1 began with a welcome reception at the InterContinental Hotel, giving participants a chance to meet in an informal setting before the main sessions.
Day 2 featured keynote speeches and panel discussions on reputation management, family office governance, succession planning, and legal updates. The day ended with a Bosphorus cruise and dinner, creating a relaxed atmosphere for further conversations.
Day 3 focused on geopolitical topics and planning challenges in different jurisdictions. Sessions explored US and UK policy shifts, wealth structuring in the Middle East, and practical case studies.
While the number of attendees was not large, the quality of interactions was exceptionally high. Immigrant Invest representatives held discussions with key players in the private wealth and investment migration sectors, building strong foundations for future cooperation.
Lasha Azariashvili, Immigrant Invest’s Business Development Manager, during the Transcontinental Trusts Istanbul 2025
Lasha Azariashvili and Paul Lauber during a Bosphorus cruise after the 2nd day of Transcontinental Trusts Istanbul 2025
