Equiom Group acquires Lloyds Trust Company (Channel Islands) Limited and its subsidiaries

DOUGLAS, U.K. - May 5, 2015 - PRLog -- This follows the acquisition of Ardel Trust Company (Guernsey) Limited in February and further increases the size of Equiom’s Channel Islands’ footprint.

Equiom Group Managing Director Sheila Dean commented: “The acquisitions of Ardel and Lloyds Trust Companies have significantly increased our staff numbers in the Channel Islands. Consequently, Equiom’s range of expertise and services has been enhanced, allowing us to provide a superior experience for our international client base. The team at Lloyds have an exemplary reputation for service delivery which fits flawlessly with Equiom’s philosophy and culture of building long-standing relationships. The integration process is well underway and is expected to be a smooth transition for all involved.”

Equiom now operates across five jurisdictions; the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Malta and Hong Kong, and employs 330 staff across the Group.  It has to-date completed three acquisitions in 2015 in Jersey, Guernsey and Hong Kong.

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Notes to editor:

About Equiom

Equiom is fast becoming the stand out business in the fiduciary services sector with offices in some of the world’s premier International Finance Centres - including the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Malta and Hong Kong. It provides a range of innovative and effective fiduciary solutions that have widespread appeal to both corporations as well as high net worth individuals all over the world.

Equiom’s experienced and highly qualified teams offer specialised services in niche sectors including Wealth Protection, Corporate Management, Foundations, Yachting Services, Aviation Services, Crewing, e-Business and Property Structuring.

Equiom is an independent, management-owned company which enables strategic thinking and quick responses to clients’ requirements. It is a thriving business with plans to continue to develop its product range, in order to provide increased planning opportunities for existing and potential clients.

Equiom’s Award Successes:

Citywealth Power Women - Women of the Year 2015: Leadership (Professional Services) – Sheila Dean

Citywealth International Financial Centre 2015: Trust Company of the Year (Isle of Man)

Citywealth Power Women - Top 100 2013 and Top 200 2014: Sheila Dean

MSV Life Top Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2014 - Top Female Entrepreneur: Sheila Dean

Private Client Practitioner - Top 25 Trust Companies 2014 and 2013

Private Client Practitioner - Top 25 Most Admired UK Companies 2014 and 2013

Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards 2014 - Editor’s Choice: Sheila Dean

Private Client Practitioner - Top 50 Most Influential 2013: Sheila Dean

Citywealth Magic Circle awards 2013, Woman of the Year Runner Up: Sheila Dean

Citywealth Leaders List 2012, 2013 and 2014 – Leading Trustee: Sheila Dean

Women in Business – North West & Isle of Man International Business Woman of the Year 2011: Sheila Dean

Equiom (Isle of Man) Limited is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission

Equiom (Jersey) Limited is regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission

Equiom (Malta) Limited is authorised to act as a trustee and fiduciary services provider by the Malta Financial Services Authority

Equiom (Guernsey) Limited is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission in accordance with the Regulation of Fiduciaries, Administration Businesses and Company Directors, etc. (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2000 as amended. Registered in Guernsey No 5487.