AI Magazine Issue 7 2018

64 Acquisition International - Issue 7 2018 Established in 2004, Host Capital offers independent fund hosting services, alongside digital wealth and multi-asset fund solutions. In June, Acquisition International Magazine recognised Christopher Finch, Managing Director and Founder of Host Capital, with the title of Leading Wealth and Fund Management Consultant of the Year for the UK, as part of the ongoing 2018 Leading Adviser Awards programme. Following this recognition, we spoke to Director, Geoff Brooks to find out more about this leading wealth and fund management firm. ith 22 years in the financial services business, Christopher Finch is well placed to lead a future-focused fund service such as Host Capital. As a member of Personal Finance Society, Christopher has led a distinguished career in finance; starting his career as an Investment Consultant at Berry Birch & Hawksford, he moved to roles involving Pension Consultancy and Product Development, before founding Host Capital in early 2004. Under Christopher’s tested experience, and honed expertise, Host Capital has grown to become one of the leading institutions for independent fund hosting services in the United Kingdom. Geoff explains more about the company’s core services, and what makes Host Capital stand above the competition “We bespoke our experienced Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) service to our clients’ needs, providing fund management companies with a higher and more detailed level of service which many of the larger ACDs cannot meet. We work with quality suppliers in fund accounting, fund administration, transfer agency, marketing and distribution of funds.” Geoff continues, “Host Capital specialises in regulatory oversight & compliance; risk management; operational & accounting oversight; investment management oversight; and product development. Host Capital is already an Independent Authorised Corporate Director for both vanilla and specialist UK authorised funds.” Regarding the latter, and already overseeing asset in excess of £1.6bn, Host Capital boasts and ever- growing client-base, “We have, through our industry contacts, already been appointed Independent Company: Host Capital Limited Address: 73 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1RS, UK Website: www.hostcapital.com www.hostcapitaladvisory.com Phone: 020 7290 9490 WealthManagement Consultants for the Digital Age W 1807AI19 AIFM designate on a number of funds with both vanilla listed security strategies and more complex alternative asset strategies.” Fundamentally, Host Capital’s capacity for growth is seemingly limitless, as the wealth management market is subject to increasing regulatory burdens, which sit on the shoulders of asset managers and funds. Ultimately, Geoff believes Host Capital’s strength lies in its aim to be a “true partner – supporting, developing and offering a guiding hand when required”. In a time when the industry looks set for further regulation, this helping hand seems to be very much in demand. Acquisition International Magazine’s Leading Adviser Awards were launched to recognise the ongoing excellence in the legal, finance and consultancy sectors around the world. Host Capital stands as a testament to Christopher Finch’s noted finesse as an extraordinary fund consultant; a future-proofed fund with an eye on technological and technical innovation fit for the modern fund manager. Wealth Management Consultants for the Digital Age “We believe that true independence creates the Gold Standard in Governance.”