Vistra Singapore Wins Citywealth 'Trust Company of the Year' Award

SINGAPORE, January 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Vistra Singapore has received an award for 'Trust Company of the Year' at the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards held on 23 January at the Grange City Hotel in London .

Now in their third year, the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards were established to highlight the excellence of private wealth advisors and managers in the major international financial centres. The awards are judged by an international panel of highly respected practitioners from all sectors, all of whom have experience of working with advisors in all jurisdictions covered. Winners are those judged to have excelled in achievement, innovation, expertise and service.

Jean-Pierre Koolmees, Managing Director of Vistra Singapore who accepted the Award, said: "We are delighted to have won. It is a great honour and I would like to thank our clients for their continued support, as well as the Vistra team for their hard work and dedication."

Other nominees included Asiaciti Trust, Portcullis Trust, Rothschild Trust, Trident Trust and Walkers.

Vistra opened its Singapore office in 2010 in order to deliver services both locally and to the international client base. Singapore is considered an ideal hub for foreign investments into growing Asian economies such as India, Indonesia, Vietnam and China.

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 500 employees in 30 offices covering 21 jurisdictions, with each of our offices providing the full range of fund, trust, corporate and estate planning solutions.

Vistra is a unique player in the trust and fiduciary industry, boasting the most balanced geographic reach globally while always guaranteeing the personal and tailored service that our clients deserve.

Together, we bring to life the Vistra ethos of "Crossing Borders, Creating Solutions".

Vistra is part of the OV Group, which includes Offshore Incorporations (OIL), Asia's leading company formation specialist and Vistra. The OV Group employs circa 800 professionals and is the 3rd biggest provider worldwide of trust and corporate services.

For further information please visit http://www.vistra.com