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

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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.