Suntera Global has acquired fund administration and corporate services firm Reference Financial Services (Luxembourg).
Suntera says the acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, strengthens its presence in EU markets, complementing its office network in Jersey, Cayman, Bahamas, Isle of Man, Malta, Hong Kong and Switzerland.
Founded in 2003, Luxembourg-based Reference Financial Services is a provider of boutique fund administration and corporate services to Luxembourg-based entities.
The firm is regulated by the CSSF (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier). It is authorised as a Professional of the Financial Sector in Luxembourg and is an accredited maritime manager supervised by the local maritime authority, the Commissariat aux Affairs Maritimes.
Reference’s principal activity is the provision of boutique fund administration and corporate services including central administration, corporate administration, accounting and tax compliance, family office, directorship, company secretarial, domiciliation and incorporation.
It also assists in the incorporation of Luxembourg funds and companies, and in their liquidation.
Reference has a global client base active in private equity, real estate, intellectual property, energy trading, e-commerce, wealth management, advisory services and maritime and ship financing.