AI Magazine Issue 10 2018

58 Acquisition International - Issue 10 2018 Mark Corradine (Interim Managing Director), Nick Moss (Director) and Roddy Balfour (Business Development Consultant) at Equiom Guernsey discuss their recent Acquisition International award win for Best International Trust Company. First of all, how did it feel to have been given your award? What do you believe are the reasons behind your success and how have you showcased your win since? MC: It’s always an honour to be recognised in prestigious awards such as these. Over the years, Equiom Group has received more than 40 accolades for being a leader in its field. Equiom Guernsey has helped to contribute to this by continually strengthening our service offering and building on our expertise. In 2017, we acquired Virtus Trust Group in Guernsey. This gave us a stronger presence in the region as well as a competitive advantage thanks to the US trustee licence Virtus hold. Since being named Best International Trust Company, we’ve been delighted by the reaction from our industry peers. It also gives me personally a great sense of pride to be an international business with firm roots right here in Guernsey. 2. How do you believe industry awards help firms such as yours to thrive and prosper? RB: Receiving credible awards really strengthens our reputation as a leading professional services provider and gives us the platform to stand head and shoulders above others. When it comes to winning new business, clients are always reassured to know we are recognised by renowned award bodies. 3. Talk us through your company and the services you offer to clients. NM: Equiom is constantly reviewing and improving our offerings to ensure we meet clients’ evolving needs. We believe it is this flexibility, combined with multi-jurisdictional reach and our deep understanding of the fiduciary market that has enabled us to expand beyond trusts, foundations and corporate services. It has allowed us to Contact: Mark Corradine Company: Equiom Guernsey Address: Frances House Sir William Place, St Peter Port Guernsey, GY1 4HQ Telephone: 01481 723 573 Website: www.equiomgroup.com EquiomGuernsey : In Pole Position for Growth 1. WR180006 introduce sought-after specialist services including real estate, yachting and crewing solutions, employee incentive schemes and international pension planning. Earlier this year we were proud to launch Equiom Private Office, a new premium service designed to meet the ever-changing needs of ultra-high net worth individuals. Both Roddy Balfour and I are part of the Private Office team and are easily able to tap into expertise in a variety of fields, while also providing a greater choice of jurisdiction and services to clients. 4. What is your firm’s overall mission and what steps do you take to achieve this? How do you work to build upon your success with every project you undertake and every client you work with? MC: Our ultimate aim is to become the premier professional services provider in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. In Guernsey, our strategy is to strengthen our partnerships with clients and intermediaries across “Earlier this year we were proud to launch Equiom Private Office, a new premium service designed to meet the ever-changing needs of ultra-high net worth individuals.” Mark Corradine, Interim Managing Director