Fiduciary responsibility in the balance between stability and global dynamics

Drawing on Liechtenstein’s tradition of stability and trust, Philipp Kieber reflects on how Interadvice Anstalt integrates fiduciary, tax and family office expertise to deliver clarity and continuity across changing global markets

In the dynamic world of international fiduciary services, I have learned that our success depends on maintaining balance between tradition, trust and tailored expertise. At Interadvice Anstalt in Liechtenstein, that balance defines our work. The principality’s stability, clear regulatory framework and long-established culture of discretion, as well as the consistent implementation of international standards, provide the conditions in which we serve high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients whose interests often cross borders and jurisdictions.

Every decision we make stems from a guiding belief: our actions should be of value to all concerned. That simple statement informs everything, from the way we manage relationships to the tone of our internal culture and the direction of our long-term strategy. I have always placed greater importance on continuity and personal understanding than on transaction or volume. Clients who turn to us are rarely seeking a service alone; they are looking for counsel, for consistency, and for the kind of stewardship that endures through change.

Much of that philosophy finds expression in our Family Office Services. Working with families over long periods gives us the chance to anticipate rather than react, to shape plans before needs become urgent. Technical competence is essential, but it is the slow accumulation of trust that allows the relationship to function. Succession planning, asset structuring and philanthropy each require an awareness of emotional as well as financial considerations, and the two are often inseparable. Legacy has become a measure of impact as well as inheritance, and it is within that broader context that our advice carries weight.

Responsibility lies at the heart of every fiduciary relationship. I see fiduciary services not as a checklist of obligations but as a continuous act of care. The confidence our clients place in us demands discretion, precision and moral clarity. Cross-border structures bring complex rules and heightened reputational risk, and we respond with systems that are compliant, durable and aligned with long-term intent. Our work is designed to be unobtrusive.

The same discipline extends through the affiliated company LieAdvice AG, which focuses on accountancy, local tax and auditing expertise integrated into the Interadvice structure. By uniting fiduciary strategy with financial execution, we create a single process that eliminates friction and ensures alignment. Clients benefit from consistent oversight and transparent reporting. LieAdvice AG holds its own fiduciary licence, and its integration within our organisation strengthens our commitment to accuracy and regulatory coherence. In a jurisdiction where standards are high and oversight exacting, such consistency becomes a tangible advantage.

Liechtenstein’s political calm, strong governance and proximity to European and Swiss markets make it an exceptional base for international financial work. Clients drawn here value the same things we do: confidentiality, legal certainty and reliability. Liechtenstein is a stable platform from which to operate globally while remaining rooted in a jurisdiction whose principles align closely with our own. In a world where regulation is tightening and scrutiny is constant, that alignment matters more than ever.

Sustainability, as we define it, concerns longevity and adaptability as much as it does environmental or social criteria. Enduring structures, evolving relationships and flexible strategies are the hallmarks of sustainable fiduciary practice. Each client’s situation is unique, whether the subject is a multinational enterprise or a family preparing for generational change. Our task is to design arrangements that continue to function as the world around them shifts. The ability to respond with foresight, without losing continuity, has become one of our most valuable assets.

The value of our work lies in relationships that last, in the confidence that discretion inspires and in the results that speak without display. Clients who look for a fiduciary partner with a genuine understanding of international wealth, sensitivity to family dynamics and a consistent record of ethical conduct often find that we meet those expectations. Interadvice is more than a service provider; it is a long-term ally dedicated to protecting and guiding what matters most.

Further information

Produced with support from Interadvice Anstalt. To find out more about its fiduciary, family office and financial services, visit: https://www.interadvice.li

READ MORE: ‘Philipp Kieber on legacy, leadership and continuity at Interadvice Anstalt‘. Interadvice Anstalt has been guiding families through wealth, structure and succession from Liechtenstein for more than a century. Today, Philipp Kieber carries that legacy as the fourth generation to lead the firm. In this Q&A with The European, he reflects on how a close, steady organisation responds to tighter regulation, diverse client needs and global movement — and why long-term trust remains its most valuable asset.

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