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Court of Protection deputies face inconsistent investment risk categories across financial firms, with no industry standard for scales or terminology. Understanding capacity for loss and need to take risk, rather than attitude to risk, proves essential when making investment decisions on behalf of protected persons, particularly when combined with proper cash buffers and life expectancy considerations.

On 17 September 2026, we were delighted to once again welcome leading investment funds professionals to our annual Maples Insights London Investment Funds Forum at the National Gallery in London.

As digital assets become integral to modern trust structures and estates, fiduciaries face unprecedented challenges in managing cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and other digital holdings. From securing private keys to navigating valuation complexities and regulatory obligations, trustees and executors must now combine legal authority with technological expertise to fulfill their duties effectively.

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Independent Financial Advisers need comprehensive information about a protected party's background, current finances, and future care projections to provide effective advice in Court of Protection cases. Deputies who understand how to frame instructions properly—focusing on what the money needs to achieve rather than simply what's available to invest—receive better-targeted financial guidance and can more effectively manage family expectations through scenario modelling.

Passion assets, including art, classic cars, jewellery and watches, fine wine, yachts, and aircraft, represent a unique segment of private wealth.