COMPANY MANAGEMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT TRUSTS AND SUCCESSION TAX PLANNING CONTACTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT Preserving the real value of wealth and putting its capital to work requires careful deployment and supervision. This is especially relevant for professional trustees for whom the demands of trust law are highly exacting. At London Trust we put capital preservation before capital growth. Since recovering a deep loss requires an even greater percentage gain in order to make good that loss, it is imperative never to lose sight of the downside risks especially when markets are infused with irrational exuberance. Upside potential, in a manner of speaking, takes care of itself. This approach, together with the mathematical power of compounding income, is the hallmark of prudential investment. Now regarding our methods, we preserve capital via an emphasis on diversification, liquidity, risk management (modern portfolio theory) and duration. Duration theory should be singled out for special mention. It allows us to forecast a rate of return and the estimated time necessary for that return to materialise. Moreover, the longer the Duration the greater the estimated return and visa versa. In this way a trustee has the means of increasing returns where the time horizon permits it and by the same token he avoids crossing the Duration line that divides investment from speculation. Our calculations where appropriate are assisted and underpinned by the use of reliable variables such as the level of long term growth of GDP that is applicable in each case. Other important attributes include price/earnings ratios and measurements of risk appetite. After the capital’s deployment, we periodically rebalance the Duration keeping it in line with the plan. This limits the downside risks that increase during speculative phases or market bubbles. As professional trustees, Duration, Diversification and Liquidity are the three keystones for defending wealth from deep and irretrievable loss while holding up the reasoned expectation of compounding respectable investment returns year after year. TEAM LEADER -M A BRUCE-SMITH Mark BRUCE-SMITH is the team leader of wealth management, matters in succession and tax planning. He is a qualified accountant, professional trustee and has many years of experience investing in stock markets. Mr Bruce-Smith bases his investment strategy on the three keystones of Duration, Diversification and Liquidity. He is writing regularly for the STEP Journal, Offshore Investment and other publications on the subjects of trust administration, company management and succession. Email: mabs@london-trust.com PRICING As a professional trust company we keep and publish a price list which we update annually. These prices are standard prices that can form the basis of negotiations where appropriate. Click here in order to view London Trust's published prices. Overview Ethos Advisors Briefings MD Programme WM Programme Investments: Index Linked Strategy for Trustees Library Cyprus World Essays Double Taxation Conventions Hague Convention Archives & Downloads Professional Journals Professional Journals STEP © 2020 London Trust & Fiduciary Co. Limited