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To South Africa for our latest “Chance to Meet…” where we encounter William De Waard, or Will to his friends, who joined TrustQore in July 2024. Born and raised in Johannesburg, William brings an impressive breadth of relevant experience from a wide-ranging career spanning fiduciary firms, investment management groups and a prominent offshore British bank’s…

Sebastien Flak, or Seb to his friends, joined TrustQore in late 2024 and is an Executive in the Client Solutions team, based in Geneva. He brings over 25 years of experience, including eleven years with the Geneva Management Group (GMG) team starting in 2010, a firm that eventually evolved into the TrustQore we know today.…

TrustQore’s John Blake explores the growing trend of international investors using Mauritius funds as part of their strategy for investing in Africa. In this article, I build on my colleague Sebastien Flak’s insightful introduction to the idea of Mauritius as a “Bridge to Continental Africa”  https://trustqore.com/mauritius-a-bridge-to-continental-africa/ with some reflections of my own. Based in the…

MIFC: The Sole “Established Domicile” and Premier Destination for Fund Domiciliation in Africa The Mauritius International Financial Centre has solidified it’s position as the definitive leader in fund domiciliation across Africa. The recognition is highlighted in the “Study on Africa as a Jurisdiction for Domiciliation of Investment Vehicles”, commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation and conducted…

John Blake joined TrustQore in December 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and dynamism. In this “Chance to Meet”, we delve into John’s background and uncover what drives him forward. Raised in the Isle of Man, John has spent over twenty years developing his skills working with regulated trust and fiduciary services firms…

TrustQore’s Sebastien Flak explores the intriguing possibilities for inward investment into the African market. He sets out why using fund structures, rather than traditional company setups, can be a more innovative approach.  A December 2024 EY study showed that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa continues to demonstrate significant resilience and growth particularly in the…

Intra-African trade is gaining ground. According to the WTO, intra-African trade climbed by 1% in the first half of 2024, demonstrating the steady progress of regional integration across the continent. While 1% may sound modest, it reflects something far greater—a growing momentum towards trade liberalisation, regional collaboration, and economic resilience. I see this trend as…

Successful intergenerational wealth transfer requires more than just passing on assets – it’s about governance, education and strategic planning. With an alarming 70% of families losing their wealth by the second generation, a structured approach is essential for long-term success. Here are the key factors I focus on when working with clients: 1. Establish a…

Here’s what your family needs to consider In my experience, high-net-worth families often face significant risks—from legal exposure to regulatory challenges. So how do they protect what they’ve built? Over the years, I’ve worked with many families who, while focused on growing their wealth, sometimes overlook the importance of protecting it. High-net-worth families face a…

Mauritius – the strategic gateway and finance centre for Africa With Africa’s growth presenting huge investment opportunities for foreign investors, Nico van Zyl of TrustQore Group dives deep into the pivotal role that Mauritius can play by acting as a stable platform that mitigates the risks inherent in forays into the emerging continent. In recent…

“At the heart of every great relationship are people.”

This is the fourth in our series of introductory pieces featuring TrustQore’s jurisdictions. Nico van Zyl considers the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and explores the factors driving the jurisdiction’s sustained innovation and enduring status as one of the world’s premier finance centres more than half a century since its emergence. The Territory of the Virgin…