Topic: Estera

Corporate and fund services provider Estera announced that its law firm’s anti-money laundering services portfolio in Cayman will be consolidated into Estera Trust (Cayman)...

Corporate services provider Estera has appointed Sonal Patel as managing director and head of sales for the Americas, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

Trust services provider Estera has received the STEP Platinum Partner Accreditation, the highest of three accreditation levels awarded under the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ Employer Partnership Programme.

The team at Estera Cayman has donated US$1,000 to support the Cayman Islands Humane Society animal shelter. The funds were collected from staff members who have committed to a monthly contribution.

Fiduciary and administration provider Estera has acquired Allegro, a Luxembourg-based, third-party management company.

David Lambotte has joined fiduciary and administration services provider Estera as a director. His role encompasses the management and development of the group’s private client services.

Fiduciary and administration services provider Estera has raised more than $10,000 to donate to colleagues in its British Virgin Islands office following the devastation of hurricanes Maria and Irma.

The Security Centre Limited visited the annual ASIS conference in Dallas, Texas, last month and stood out with a new innovation. Security Centres International, the international branch of the Cayman Islands company, introduced a product line that included a blast protection system, a mobile video surveillance tower, and a new 3-D printed carbon fiber drone called the Aegis Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

Harvel Grant was called to the Bar on Aug. 29 after completing his articled clerkship at Solomon Harris. He will work as an attorney at the firm focusing on immigration, companies, including nonprofits, local licensing and other corporate matters.

The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, a division of the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, has been listed as No. 1 on the “White List” in the 2016 annual report of the Paris MoU on Port State Control, a reflection of its ship safety and pollution prevention record.

Fiduciary firm Estera was the lead sponsor of the first “Night at the Races” charitable event last month at the Wharf. The event was hosted by The Committee of Hope, Hedge Funds Care Cayman, with all proceeds benefitting Help for Children.

Accounting, auditing and advisory firm EisnerAmper Cayman celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Cayman Islands at The Westin Grand Cayman last week.

Fiduciary and administration provider Estera has acquired the Heritage Financial Services Group, an independent business providing third party fund administration, depositary, trust and corporate services in Guernsey, the U.K. and Malta.

Harneys hires six litigation lawyers; Rawlinson & Hunter receives Singapore trust license; and CFA Society hosts Cayman Investment Forum in October

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The Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants celebrated the official launch of CIIPA last week with more than 70 members, government representatives and members of the financial services industry.

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