| Hansard Financial Trust Limited (the 'Hansard Group' parent company) is incorporated in the Isle of Man with issued capital in excess of £33 million. The origins of the Group go back to 1970; thus, for more than thirty years, the Hansard Group has provided solutions to the life insurance, investment and financial planning needs of individuals and companies throughout the world. |
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| Hansard is a private company controlled by Dr. L.S.Polonsky, its Chairman and Chief Executive, and is the only offshore insurance and personal financial services group in the Isle of Man which is effectively owned and controlled by its management. |
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| The Group focuses on financial planning for expatriates and other high net-worth individuals, with over 25,000 clients drawn from 80 countries around the world. |
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| The Group is noted for its investment performance record and offers an extensive range of investment opportunities. In recent years the Group has earned over 70 Micropal Awards for investment performance, and numerous other awards from independent bodies. |
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| Group assets under administration are in excess of US$1 billion with an annual Group turnover of approximately US$200 million. The Group conducts business with 12 global investment houses and has banking and custodial relationships with 20 members of the international banking community, all of which are primary banking institutions enjoying at least a AA Moody's long-term credit rating. |
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| Hansard International is regulated by the government supervisory authority in the Isle of Man. |