GENEVA, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Vistra has been shortlisted for the 2012 STEP Private Client Awards in the Owner-Managed Trust Team of the Year category.

Potential winners of this coveted award needed to demonstrate to the judges a genuinely innovative, international and independent approach to business across a range of categories. Today Vistra employs around 350 employees in 23 offices covering 19 jurisdictions, with each of its offices providing the full range of fund, trust , corporate and estate planning solutions.

Over the past twelve months, in addition to acquisitions in the Benelux countries and a new office in Mauritius , Vistra has won a licence to offer trust services from Bonaire, has purchased Herald Fund Services in Jersey,   established its own trust operation in Singapore, acquired Cynosure in China and established a new fund administration business in Hong Kong.

This growth will play an important part in supporting future private placement trust business.

Vistra Group focuses on emerging markets and specifically targets Asia, Middle East and CIS with carefully designed bespoke offerings to offer clients tax mitigation, privacy, asset protection, strong corporate governance and succession planning benefits. The Group's offices offer a range of services which are designed to bridge the gap between private client and corporate work, which in turn acts as a driver of private client opportunities going forward.

The award winner will be announced on 19 September in London.

About Vistra Group

Vistra is a leading independent provider of trust, fiduciary, corporate and fund services delivering personal and tailored solutions to international corporations, institutional investors and high net worth individuals from around the world.

Our clients can benefit from a multi-jurisdictional and personal approach, delivered by a team of professionals with an in-depth understanding of the often complex needs of every client. Our services include company formation and management, fund formation and administration, trustee services, family office, marine and aviation and accounting services.

Today Vistra employs around 350 employees in 23 offices covering 19 jurisdictions, with each of our offices providing the full range of fund, trust, corporate and estate planning solutions.

Media Contacts:
Guy Stephenson/Jennifer Duffy
Nacelle Ltd
+44(0)20-8333-9125
gstephenson@nacelle.co.uk

SOURCE www.vistra.com