Moore expands into Guernsey

Monday 14 April 2014

Moore has expanded its fund services into Guernsey following the acquisition of Mercator by its parent company, First Names Group.

Mercator’s fund business will now become part of Moore while the trust and corporate services business integrated into First Names Group. Mercator director Mark Douglas will remain in charge of the fund services business in the Guernsey office

The Head of European Funds at Moore, Jon Trigg, said:  “The addition of a Guernsey office to our portfolio will strengthen our service offering and capabilities as the island is a key player in both the private equity and real estate market. Mercator and Moore are aligned both culturally and operationally in delivering niche solutions and unbeatable client service. I am really looking forward to welcoming and getting to know the team as we continue to build our presence locally and internationally.”

In addition to the Channel Islands, Moore has offices in the Isle of Man, Japan and Bermuda.

Mr Douglas said: “It is a really exciting time for Mercator, the combined service offering will position us as one of the leading specialist fund providers in the Channel Islands.”

Moore is an independent provider of fund services ranging from administration, to accounting and non-discretionary fund management to corporate governance services for institutional and corporate clients who are located across the world’s major financial centres.