Trusts and Trustees Act (Cap. 331)
Trusts and Trustees Act (Cap. 331), article 25
25. (1) A trustee may not delegat e his powers unless permitted
to do so by this Act, or by the terms of the trust, or by the c ourt.
(2) Except where the terms of the trust specifically provide to
the contrary, a trustee -
(a) may delegate management of trust property to and
employ investment managers whom the trustee
reasonably considers competent and qualified to
manage the investment of trust property;
(b) may employ accountants, advocates, attorneys,
bankers, brokers, custodians, investment advisers,
nominees, property agents, solicitors and other
professional agents or persons to act in relation to any
of the affairs of the trust or to hold any of the trust
property.
(3) A trustee who in good fait h and without n eglect makes a
delegation or an appointment in a ccordance with the provisions of
this article, shall not be liable for any loss arising to the t rust in
consequence thereof.
(4) A trustee may authorise a person referred to in subarticle
(2) to retain any commission or other payment usually payable i n
relation to any transaction.
Accumulation,
advancement or
appropriation of
trust property.
Amended by:
XI. 2014.7.
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