Minerva Newsletter
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Minerva Newsletter
Minerva = News Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com Introduction Contents 1. The Advantages of Setting up an International Trading Company in Switzerland 2. Playing To Our Strengths 3. Jersey Private Placement Funds 4. New Zealand Foreign Trusts 5. Mauritius Stock Exchange 6. Minerva Director Named in CityWealth Leaders List 7. Appointments I am delighted to write the introduction to our newsletter, my first since assuming responsibility as Group Managing Director in January 2012. As you will read in the article ‘Playing To Our Strengths’ on page 5, I am really looking forward to being part of the ‘Minerva family’ and to playing my part in the continuing growth of the business. The last five months have been hugely interesting as I have immersed myself in the detail of Minerva’s operations and gaining a real feel for the heartbeat of the group across its five locations. My interactions with clients, staff and the professionals we work with have all reinforced my thoughts that Minerva is quite special – a company focussed on professionalism and established family values to deliver excellent client service. That’s not to say there isn’t more to do. The shareholders’ commitment to the business is very evident with significant investment being made both now and in the future. I see a key component of my role being to harness this investment whilst preserving those things that make Minerva special. With this in mind I will be concentrating on improving our client services by being more proactive, improving our processes, delivering a consistent experience across all offices and developing services that are cost effective and add value to our clients. Good governance and meeting the highest international standards will also continue to determine how we discharge our responsibilities. However, I recognise that services must be delivered at a cost that our clients recognise offers value for money in terms of service and professional expertise. The staff and Directors will be working hard to deliver these improvements and I encourage you to let me know how we are doing. I can be contacted at: brian.lee@minerva-trust.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Brian Lee Group Managing Director Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com The Advantages of Setting up an International Trading Company in Switzerland Switzerland has long been a popular location for International Trading Companies. Besides the very competitive tax regime, many international groups choose Switzerland as the location for their trading companies for following reasons: • Switzerland is the heart of the European continent and as such is easy to access by car, train or plane; • The local work force is highly skilled and efficient; • Excellent infrastructure; • Business support is excellent (lawyers, insurance companies and fiduciary services); • The banking industry is one of the most advanced in the world; • Political, social and economical stability; • Switzerland is consistently ranked world number one in the World Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum; and • Government Economic Development Offices assist foreign enterprises to set up their respective companies in each region of Switzerland. Tax considerations will also influence the decision making process. Swiss corporate income tax is one of the lowest in Europe. The rate of corporate tax varies from one local state (canton) to another but is never more than 25%. Thus, the Swiss corporate rate is lower than Belgium (36%, including a 3% crisis contribution), France (34.43%) and Italy (27.5%, plus local tax, ranging from 3.9% to 8.5%). Furthermore, Switzerland has adopted specific rules for international trading companies which allow them to pay less than the normal 25% corporate tax. An international trading company is a company registered in Switzerland, engaged in carrying on any business or other activity from Switzerland with persons not resident in Switzerland (International Trading Activities). International Trading Companies are taxed according to the canton (local state) where they are located, on top of the federal tax of 7.83%. They are taxed at between 9% and 11% altogether, instead of the 25% charged to a domestic company. “The tax efficiency of an international trading structure depends on the choice of the countries where the subsidiary and its holding are domiciled and also the way the structure is managed.” 1 See: Council Directive 2011/96/EU of 30 November 2011 on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries of different Member States (Official Journal of the European Union, 29th November 2011, L 345/8. Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com The downside of choosing Switzerland for setting up an International Trading Company is that Swiss dividend withholding tax of 35% on payments to nonresidents is one of the highest in the western world (Belgium and France: 25%, Italy: 27% and the US: 30%). In this case, the Swiss domestic withholding tax of 35% would apply. The tax efficiency of an international trading structure depends on the choice of the countries where the subsidiary and its holding are domiciled and also the way the structure is managed. However, the withholding tax is eliminated if the company is owned by a holding domiciled in the European Union (EU). Switzerland has signed bilateral agreements with the EU, which have the effect that the European Parent-Subsidiary Directive applies to the relationship between Switzerland and European Union countries. In order for the Directive to apply, the company must fulfil certain criteria: • It must have legal personality (so, for instance, in the UK, only companies may benefit from the Directive); • It must be resident for tax purposes in a European Union Member State (or in Switzerland); and • Must be subject to corporation tax. If these conditions are fulfilled, the Swiss International Trading Company may avoid the payment of the 35% withholding tax, if it is owned for instance by a parent in the UK. Moreover, such an arrangement would also mean: a) Switzerland will tax the profits of the company at a rate varying from 9% to 11%. b) Switzerland will not levy any withholding tax on the distribution of dividends to the UK. c) The UK will not tax the dividends (participation exemption). d) The UK will not levy a withholding tax upon the distribution of dividends abroad. Switzerland may however refuse to apply the Directive in case of abuse or fraud. A case of abuse would occur if the holding does not have any substance. An example of such an abuse would be if the holding did not rent any office and did not hire any employees. Minerva has offices in Geneva and in London, which would ensure that all the conditions for the proper structuring of an International Trading Company set out above are fulfilled. For further information on this subject please contact: Philippe Butty Managing Director, Minerva Trust Company (Switzerland) SA philippe.butty@minerva-trust.com This note is intended to provide a brief rather than a comprehensive guide to the subject under consideration. It does not purport to give legal or financial advice that may be acted or relied upon. Specific professional advice should always be taken in respect of any individual matter. 2 See: Directive, art. 2 (a). 2 See: Directive, art. 1,2. Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com Playing To Our Strengths Brian Lee, Group Managing Director, highlights the benefits to clients of a respected offshore finance centre. It is good to be working in Jersey again and be at the helm of a company as interestingly positioned as Minerva at a time when power, influence and wealth creation is inexorably moving from the mature economies of the West to less developed and emerging economies. India and China loom large on our industry’s radar however I believe sub Saharan Africa also has a part to play in the decade to come. Having worked for a number of internationally focused wealth management businesses, most recently in the Isle of Man, I recognise the enormous benefit it is to have the strength of the Jersey brand behind Minerva’s business proposition. Although all the British offshore islands deserve their hard-earned reputations as international financial centres of excellence, Jersey retained its position as the highest rated offshore international finance centre according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). I recall times when ‘offshore finance’ was referred by some as businesses that would be here today and gone tomorrow, fair-weather supporters of their home economies, however in Jersey’s case, nothing could be further from the truth. Over 50 years the many and varied businesses making up the finance sector have successfully responded to numerous challenges and helped grow the Jersey economy such that islanders generally enjoy an enviable standard of living. The resilience of the financial services sector in Jersey is no accident, like those before them, professionals working in the industry today continue to shape the development of the sector with the practical support of government and the legislature. Such on-going collaboration ensures Jersey has the product set necessary to compete for business on a global stage and clients have the reassurance of knowing the island’s supervisory and regulatory Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands regime is second to none and in step with the demands of an evolving global business. Given such diligence, it comes as no surprise Jersey is the only offshore centre to be both recognised as a ‘global specialist’ and rank (16th) in the top 20 financial centres ranked by reputational advantage. Similarly, high standards of regulation and corporate governance ensure the island is consistently rated ahead of its peers by the IMF, FATF, OECD and the G20. Despite our high standards and these independent assessments there remain those with closed minds who will never be convinced of the island’s positive contribution to the global economy and in particular the manner in which Jersey facilitates very significant inward investment into the UK, something highlighted in the Foot Report. A few days after the Foot Report was published, the positive contribution of offshore finance centres to the UK economy was reaffirmed by American T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com economist Professor James Hines. The ‘Hines Report’ revealed that Crown dependencies added $332.5 billion into UK banks in the second quarter of 2009, two-thirds of which was provided by Jersey. More positively, Jersey Finance does an excellent job in constructively positioning the industry and I believe the very varied nature of the tax compliant work Jersey now specialises in will eventually cause all but our most ardent critics to be neutralised, although maybe not won over. Recent reports indicate bank deposits and funds under management are on the increase, Jersey continues to attract high caliber businesses to its shores and the cloud that was the EU Code of Conduct on Business Taxation appears to have finally lifted. So there are many reasons for Jersey practitioners to look to the future with confidence. However, against this positive backdrop there remain significant challenges to overcome. Traditional markets have slowed down or stalled in line with the global economy resulting in less new business at a time many existing clients are being squeezed by lower investment/bank returns, the consequence of reduced commercial property valuations, increased financing costs and downturns in their own businesses. Add to the mix the natural life cycle of many of the structures administered in Jersey and the increasing cost of meeting the high standards of governance we prize, it is no surprise the business environment feels tough in some quarters. Many firms have been actively looking to the East for new business and some have opened offices in Singapore from which to better serve India, China and Far East markets. Likewise Minerva will open its office in Singapore later this year and such proactivity on the industry’s part underlines Jersey firms’ commitment to be global businesses. This also plays well to growing client expectations that their wealth managers and advisers should be able to offer a multijurisdictional approach to the administration of their assets as increasingly we find private clients’ businesses routinely operate across multiple borders, offering opportunities for Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands the efficient inward investment of capital and the potential to take advantage of available tax treaties. Not only is structuring ownership in such a way right, it also offers opportunity to undertake work in jurisdictions with a significantly lower cost base than Jersey. For example Mauritius has long been associated with inward investment into India however this well regulated centre is carving a niche in structuring capital flows into sub Saharan Africa as it benefits from membership of the main African regional organisations and has tax treaties with twelve African nations (with more treaties pending). Such an approach needn’t marginalise Jersey, as typically Minerva finds being able to offer a multijurisdictional approach potentially wins business in which Jersey can play a major role. Clients like the peace of mind associated with having ultimate ownership of family and business assets vested in a Jersey structure be this a trust, private trust company, foundation, holding company, listed vehicle etc. This provides for strategic management and control to be exercised from a jurisdiction of Jersey’s standing and for a Jersey based relationship director to exercise appropriate oversight of all the moving parts being the holding companies tactically positioned to capitalise on particular territorial advantages such as tax treaties. It is no longer tenable to administer low value relationships from Jersey. However, the financial services sector will thrive if it continues to capitalise on its strengths such as its reputation, its ability to innovate, the depth of the professional services on offer and the robustness of its legal and regulatory systems. If you would like further information please contact: Brian Lee Group Managing Director brian.lee@minerva-trust.com This note is intended to provide a brief rather than a comprehensive guide to the subject under consideration. It does not purport to give legal or financial advice that may be acted or relied upon. Specific professional advice should always be taken in respect of any individual matter. T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com Jersey Private Placement Funds Jersey has an enviable portfolio of specialist fund regimes. In 2012 a new, more flexible regime, known as the Private Placement Fund was introduced. In our view this is a very welcome addition providing further scope and flexibility alongside the Expert, Unregulated and Very Private regimes which are the cornerstone of closed ended alternative funds in Jersey. Jersey Private Placement Funds (PPFs) provide a highly flexible and fast track solution for the establishment of closed–ended funds which can be offered to up to 50 professional or sophisticated investors. PPFs are subject to limited regulatory prescription, are highly versatile and provide an attractive and cost-effective solution particularly for boutique fund houses and promoters of alternative asset classes. This type of fund can be offered to investors who qualify as ‘Professional’ or ‘Sophisticated’ and who must expressly acknowledge a prescribed investment warning as part of the subscription process. There are specific criteria that may enable an investor to qualify as ‘Professional’ or ‘Sophisticated’ however the definition will be met where the minimum subscription is at least GBP£250,000 or currency equivalent. In addition, where the manager, investment manager or advisor appointed to a PPF is established in Jersey, it will often be able to take advantage of exemptions which mean that it will not fall to be regulated under the Financial Services Law in Jersey and will, therefore, not be required to obtain a license or permit from the JFSC. PPFs can be established very rapidly, at reasonable cost and fall outside the scope of the Collective Investment Funds Law which means that they are subject to a reduced level of regulatory supervision in Jersey. PPFs are suitable where the total number of invitations made to investors does not exceed 50 and, as the name suggests, are organised on a private placement basis. PPFs benefit from a fast track approval process in Jersey provided that certain criteria are satisfied. “Jersey Private Placement Funds (PPFs) provide a highly flexible and fast track solution for the establishment of closed–ended funds.” Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com Frequently Asked Questions What are the advantages? Flexible and fast track. Can be offered to up to 50 investors. Falls outside the Collective Investment Fund rules and therefore subject to reduced level of regulatory oversight and compliance requirements. Compatible with the European Union Alternative Fund Manager’s Directive until at least 2018. Are there any restrictions on who can invest in a PPF? Only ‘Professional’ or ‘Sophisticated’ Investors can invest into a PPF. Full definitions are contained within the PPF Guide but, broadly, will qualify where the minimum investment is £250,000 per investor. Is there a limit on the number of investors? Up to 50 offers can be made. This means that, if all offers are accepted, there can be up to 50 investors in a PPF. Is there a minimum investment amount? Generally set at a minimum of £250,000 per investor. Are there any prescribed investment or borrowing restrictions? None. Are there any restrictions on the nature and form of the Fund? Must be closed-ended in nature. If established in Jersey, PPFs can take the form of a Jersey Company, Protected or Incorporated Cell Company or Cell, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, Incorporated Limited Partnership or Unit Trust. Are there any requirements for the key service providers including the investment manager / advisor? The promoter must meet certain tests as specified in the guide. These relate mainly to the solvency, location, skills and experience of its senior management in relation to the relevant asset class in which the fund will invest. Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands The PPF must appoint a Jersey administrator. Minerva is fully licensed by the JFSC to provide these services. Are they regulated and what is the approval process? Regulated by the JFSC under the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Order which is much more flexible than the higher bar Collective Investment Fund rules. An application pack must be submitted to the JFSC which must include certain prescribed confirmations and details in relation to the fund. Once successfully processed, consent will be issued by the JFSC and the Fund can be launched. How quickly can they be set-up and approved? The JFSC publish an authorisation timescale of three working days following the receipt of a fully completed application. It should be noted that sufficient time should be allowed for the preparation of this pack which may vary according to the nature and complexity of the fund. If you would like further information please contact: Gavin Wilkins Head of Corporate & Fund Services gavin.wilkins@minerva-trust.com Ruari Allan Client Relationship Manager ruari.allan@minerva-trust.com This note is intended to provide a brief rather than a comprehensive guide to the subject under consideration. It does not purport to give legal or financial advice that may be acted or relied upon. Specific professional advice should always be taken in respect of any individual matter. T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com New Zealand Foreign Trusts New Zealand has become one of the leading ‘onshore-offshore’ jurisdictions for international trust planning and features the New Zealand Foreign Trust (‘NZFT’) as the jewel in its crown. A NZFT confers the usual benefits one would expect to receive from an international trust structure including creditor protection, protection from community property/spousal/relationship/ matrimonial claims, as well as protection from forced heirship regimes. In addition to the above, a NZFT offers tax advantages. No New Zealand tax is payable by the NZFT if its income is derived outside of New Zealand. No New Zealand tax is payable by Beneficiaries who are not tax residents in New Zealand if trust income is derived outside of New Zealand. Further, there are no New Zealand inheritance taxes. New Zealand has Double Taxation Agreements (‘DTA’) with many countries. Depending on the terms of the DTA, a NZFT may qualify as a NZ resident for NZ tax treaty purposes. This would most probably be the case for countries such as India, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. A NZFT is both private (because a NZFT is not registered) and flexible. This is because a NZFT can hold any property (real property such as land; personal property such as shares, investment portfolios, bank accounts), it can trade and can even operate a business. ‘Custodian Trustee’. The Managing Trustee manages the NZFT but is not registered as owner of the trust fund. Whereas the Custodian Trustee simply holds the trust assets in the name of the relevant trust and acts on the instructions of the Managing Trustee. While the Custodian Trustee will usually be a NZ resident trustee, the potential exists for the Managing Trustee to be the client’s non-New Zealand advisor (such as banker, lawyer, accountant) or possibly even the client themself. The above legal framework means that New Zealand is a viable alternative for clients who seek a robust ‘onshore’ international trust structure as opposed to the usual ‘offshore centres’. For further information on this subject please contact: Philippe Butty Managing Director, Minerva Trust Company (Switzerland) SA philippe.butty@minerva-trust.com This note is intended to provide a brief rather than a comprehensive guide to the subject under consideration. It does not purport to give legal or financial advice that may be acted or relied upon. Specific professional advice should always be taken in respect of any individual matter. The NZFT can also incorporate unique features under the New Zealand Trustee Act including what is called the Managing/Custodian Trustee Regime. This structure divides the trustees’ roles between what is called the ‘Managing Trustee’ and the Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com Mauritius Stock Exchange International investors are increasingly recognising how Mauritius can act as an effective gateway through which to structure inward investment into sub Saharan Africa. Strategic location, stability, tax treaty networks, investment protection agreements, membership of regional African economic and trade organisations have all added to the significant attractions of this long standing and well regulated international financial centre. The last 20 years have provided ample evidence of Mauritius’ readiness to adapt its legal and regulatory system so as to embrace new ways of allowing financial services to flourish although always under the careful watch of the Mauritius Financial Services Commission. The history of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (‘the SEM’) clearly demonstrates this. Since it was incorporated in 1989 the Exchange has regularly introduced innovations to reflect the changing requirements and ever-higher standards of global stock markets. The SEM is now one of the leading exchanges in Africa and a member of the World Federation of Exchanges. 6 months ago it was recognised as the most innovative African stock exchange at the annual Index Series Awards held at the New York Stock Exchange. The United Kingdom recognises the SEM as a ‘recognised Stock Exchange’ with the potential benefits such recognition confers. The official market of the SEM has been in existence throughout the exchange’s 23 year history. Of more interest to the private client and non-institutional investor has been the Development and Enterprise Market (‘DEM’) which was launched mid 2006 and now has over 50 companies listed and an innovation 12 months ago which saw the SEM extend the potential for Category One Global Business Companies (‘GBC1s’) to list by introducing Chapter 18 to the listing rules. Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands Amongst other things, Chapter 18 caters for the listing of GBC1s and represents a shift for the SEM from being domestic equity focused to being a more internationally focused exchange, with the first GBC1 listed in March this year. The route to listing on the SEM becomes a viable option for smaller, privately owned GBC1s as the initial and on-going listing costs are very modest and the listing rules allow for GBC1s to: • Be listed without having a three year track record; • Have less than 25% of the issued shares in public hands; • Have a market capitalisation of just MUR20million (approximately USD700K); and • Avoid the need to use a registered sponsor. Private clients owning large family businesses can enjoy the benefits of a stock exchange listing, which include: • The credibility associated with a public listing gives counterparties the confidence of knowing respected regulatory and general standards of corporate governance have been met; • Increased visibility and profile with key customers and suppliers; T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com • Facilitating potential growth and strategic acquisitions through easier access to new investors/capital markets or through the exchange of shares quoted on a recognised exchange; • Potential to incentivise key employees through share option schemes; • Supporting wider share ownership within a complex family structure; and • Adding weight to the physical presence of a GBC1 in Mauritius. Where appropriate, a stock exchange listing is a major event in the development of a family business and a milestone to be celebrated. Although we recognise that such a route might not appeal to all private families, Minerva has experience in helping companies list and if such an event might form part of your strategy then we would be delighted to assist. For further information on this subject please contact: Manon Thamothiram Director, Minerva Fiduciary Services (Mauritius) Limited manon.thamothiram@minerva-trust.mu This note is intended to provide a brief rather than a comprehensive guide to the subject under consideration. It does not purport to give legal or financial advice that may be acted or relied upon. Specific professional advice should always be taken in respect of any individual matter. Minerva Director Named in CityWealth Leaders List Peter Nicolle, Director, Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited has been recognised within the 2012 CityWealth Leaders list as a ‘Leading Trustees Prominent Figure’. The list, compiled by Citywealth Magazine, details prominent figures from across the legal and wealth management sectors. private clients or peer recommendation. References, testimonials and confidential research have also been undertaken. Full details of the 2012 Leaders List is available at www.citywealthmag.com Peter Nicolle commented “Individuals included within the CityWealth Leaders lists are acknowledged to possess a strong reputation for expertise in their respective fields. It is an honour to be recognised in this way and included within this list of prominent figures”. Citywealth’s annual list is the result of extensive, in-depth research consisting of numerous interviews, meetings, telephone conversations and emails. All nominations have been put forward confidentially by Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218, 43/45 La Motte Street St Helier, Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com Minerva Appointments Minerva recently announced the promotion of three members of staff. Elizabeth Dulake, Carole Jones and Dawn Manti have all been promoted from within the organisation to take up key roles within the new organisational structure. These appointments reflect Minerva’s ambition to drive forward the development and strategy of the business, to build on the considerable successes achieved to date and to be the independent global fiduciary services business of choice for clients and intermediaries. Elizabeth has been appointed a Director of Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited. In her new role as Group Head of Client Services, Elizabeth will focus on the development of its service offering. Elizabeth has over 25 years experience in the offshore finance industry, with particular focus on trust and company management. Carole has been promoted to Associate Director. Carole will have principal responsibility for overseeing the company bookkeeping and accountancy services. Carole has over 25 years experience in the offshore finance industry. Dawn is now an Associate Director in the Funds and Corporate Services area. In her new role Dawn will be responsible for the day to day management of the Fund and Corporate Services administration department. Dawn has over 22 years experience in the offshore finance industry. Minerva appoints new Head of Compliance and Risk Minerva has appointed Matthew Beddoe as Head of Compliance and Risk to further develop the compliance capabilities and ensure delivery of an effective compliance function across its operations. His position is a new role within the firm’s compliance and risk management team. Matthew will lead a team of six to oversee the compliance framework and implement continued improvement, appropriate policies and procedures for Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited. Matthew is based at Minerva’s head office in Jersey and has overall responsibility for compliance and risk for the Jersey office. Contact Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited P O Box 218 43/45 La Motte Street, St Helier Jersey JE4 8SD, Channel Islands T +44 (0)1534 702800 F +44 (0)1534 702870 info@minerva-trust.com www.minerva-trust.com ‘Minerva’ comprises Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited, Minerva Fund Administration Limited, Minerva Trust Company (Switzerland) SA, Minerva (Middle East) Limited, Minerva Fiduciary Services (Mauritius) Limited, and Professional Trust Company (UK) Limited. In Jersey, Minerva Trust & Corporate Services Limited and Minerva Fund Administration Limited are regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission. In Switzerland, Minerva Trust Company (Switzerland) SA is supervised by F.I.N.M.A. Minerva (Middle East) Limited (MME) is licensed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to provide company management services. In Mauritius, Minerva Fiduciary Services (Mauritius) Limited is regulated by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission.