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Family offices PREC ISE . PROVEN. PERFORMANCE .
Trusted advice through generations
Trusted advice through generations
What makes us different?Expertise
Moore Stephens acts for a significant
number of family offices. We leverage our
knowledge from working with similar
structures to ensure our advice and
services are relevant, perceptive and
commercially valuable.
Understanding
Each individual client is treated as exactly that
– individual. We take time to understand
your individual circumstances and objectives,
so that you trust us to advise on key
decisions. That is why our services are never
‘off-the-peg’, but always carefully tailored to
suit your particular needs.
Discretion
We are proud of the long-standing
relationships we have developed with our
clients and our reputation for discretion and
confidentiality. Tradition and integrity
combined with thoughtful innovation
means that Moore Stephens will reflect and
support your high standards and position.
International
Our team is truly global – it has to be to meet
the needs of our clients. Moore Stephens
International is regarded as one of the world’s
major accounting and consulting networks
comprising independent member firms.
Moore Stephens is a leading provider of
financial advisory and compliance services
to family offices and their members. We
have the experience and expertise with an
international outlook.
We act for many clients through several
generations and help them adapt their
structures to suit their personal
circumstances and the changing
environment. We understand that balancing
family and business interests is not always
easy, especially as one can impact
significantly on the other.
Our Family Office team provides a
range of services, from financial and tax
advisory through to assurance and
compliance, aimed at both individuals and
family structures and funds. Our aim is to
help clients structure and protect their
wealth effectively.
The relationship between Moore Stephens
and the families and trusts we act for is
unique. We are known not only for
technical quality, but also our discretion
and attention to confidentiality, which is
second nature to us. Above all, we succeed
by providing the high level of care and
personal service required to fulfill our
responsibilities and meet clients’ needs,
and are proud of the many long-standing
relationships we have built.
The modern day risk environment and continuing uncertainty in the world’s financial markets has accentuated the need for good governance and controls. Indeed, investment, credit, and liquidity risks are more complex today than ever before. It is, therefore, crucial that risks are not only identified, but that action is taken to mitigate those risks.
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Services
Acknowledged as a leader in the
international private client arena,
we provide a range of services to help
protect, grow and transfer the wealth
of international families, including:
Assurance services
• Audits and reviews of financial statements
• Internal audit
• Corporate governance
• Internal controls over financial reporting
• Risk analysis, systems and controls
• IT assurance
• Cyber security reviews
• Fraud investigations
• Special reports to stakeholders
Advisory services
• Structuring family wealth
• IFRS compliance
• Succession planning
• Investment performance measurement
and benchmarking
• Asset allocation
• Financial reporting compliance with
international standards
Tax services
• Residence and domicile
• Use of trusts and foundations
• International structures
• Structuring investments
• Personal tax compliance
• Tax investigations
Moore Stephens Offshore
Group services
• Corporate and trust administration
• International structuring
• Outsourcing
• Funds administration
Recent credentials
• Advice on family trust structures including
wealth preservation, tax efficiency,
residence and domicile.
• Reports on the operational effectiveness
of internal control over financial reporting
for leading family offices. Areas cover
corporate governance, the control
environment, IT assurance, accounting
policies and procedures, and the
segregation of investment trading,
settlement and accounting functions.
• Custodian evaluation reviews dealing
with capital requirements, the regulatory
environment and corporate governance,
custody services, pricing, securities
lending and the use of sub-custodians.
• Internal audits for banking and sovereign
wealth fund clients, covering issues such
as investment risk management,
performance management,
benchmarking and investment allocation.
• Internal control reports to investment
managers, on client acceptance,
authorising and processing transactions,
compliance and safeguarding assets.
• IT assurance reports access controls,
IT governance, change management,
security and business continuity.
• Cyber and information security review,
including educating, training, testing or
even running information and cyber
programmes.
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“What we appreciate most about working with Moore Stephens is their ability to provide expert advice on accounting and tax matters with the highest integrity. This
has added excellent value for our company.” Family office, Switzerland
Steve Williams – PartnerSteve is a leading figure in the information security industry and has
previously held the position of Chief Information Security Officer in
the financial services industry. He has helped family offices implement
thematic reviews, regular controls assurance and advised on STP risks
(including ISAE3000). Steve has directed public reports on behalf of
the FCA and the UK National Audit Office. His experience also
includes senior positions within ISACA, ICAEW and with BSI/ISO to
advise on the development of standards.
We believe the information contained herein to be correct at the time of going to press, but we cannot accept any responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person as a result of action or refraining from action as a result of any item herein. Printed and published by © Moore Stephens LLP, a member firm of Moore Stephens International Limited, a worldwide network of independent firms. Moore Stephens LLP is registered to carry on audit work in the UK and Ireland by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for investment business. DPS29342 November 2015
Moore Stephens LLP, 150 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4ABwww.moorestephens.co.uk
Contact informationIf you would like further information on any item within
this brochure, or information on our services please contact:
Richard Moore – Senior partnerRichard advises ultra high net worth global families, many of whom
have significant multi-jurisdictional corporate operations. He also
acts for a number of large global corporates. His advice is wide-
ranging and includes strategic development, international
structuring and re-structuring, high-level tax planning and financial
reporting. Richard is also chairman of Moore Stephens International
and has excellent relationships with Moore Stephens member firms
throughout the world.
Geoff Woodhouse – PartnerGeoff specialises in assurance and advisory services for international
investment funds and family offices. His clients include institutional
and family wealth funds, and specialist funds in the shipping and
real estate sectors. With some 25 years’ experience, Geoff advises
on issues such as risk management, wealth structuring, custodian
evaluation, performance measurement and internal control over
financial reporting.
Gill Smith – PartnerGill heads our Private Client Services team. She has over 20 years’
experience working in the private client field, specialising
in tax planning for high net worth individuals, particularly those not
domiciled in the UK. Gill works closely with not only family
members, but also with directors and trustees of offshore structures.
Moore Stephens in the UK Moore Stephens is the UK’s 9th largest
independent accounting and consulting
network, comprising over 1,700 partners and
staff in 39 locations.
Our objective is simple: to be viewed by clients
as the first point-of-contact for all their
financial, advisory and compliance needs. We
achieve this by providing sensible advice and
tailored solutions to help clients achieve their
commercial and personal goals.
Clients have access to a range of core and
specialist services including audit and tax
compliance, business and personal tax, trust
and estate planning, wealth management, IT
consultancy, governance and risk, business
support and outsourcing, corporate finance,
restructuring & insolvency and forensic
accounting.
Our success stems from our industry focus,
which enables us to provide an innovative and
personal service to our clients in our niche
markets. Specialist sectors include charities &
education; culture, entertainment & media;
energy, mining & renewables; family offices;
financial services; hotels & hospitality;
insurance; manufacturing & engineering;
member organisations & trade unions; owner
managed businesses; professional practices;
public sector; real estate & construction;
shipping & transport; sports & leisure; and
technology.
Moore Stephens globally Moore Stephens International Limited is a
global accountancy and consulting network,
headquartered in London.
With fees of US$2.7 billion and offices in 103
countries, you can be confident that we have
access to the resources and capabilities to meet
your needs. Moore Stephens International
independent member firms share common
values: integrity, personal service, quality,
knowledge and a global view.
By combining local expertise and experience
with the breadth of our UK and worldwide
networks, clients can be confident that,
whatever their requirement, Moore Stephens
will provide the right solution to their local,
national and international needs.
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