£3billion stockbrokers beef up anti-money laundering capacity

Fast-growing Guernsey and Jersey-based stockbroking and investment outfit Ravenscroft is upping its anti-money laundering staffing as investments it manages break through the £3billion mark.

It has appointed a group company secretary, an assistant company secretary

and a money laundering reporting officer.

Jade Cook joining as group company secretary, Guy Hardill as MLRO and Laura Colley as assistant company secretary.

It follows significant company growth and expansion into the UK market.

Group MD Mark Bousfield said: “Ravenscroft has changed considerably in just a few years with offices in Guernsey, Jersey and the UK and a growing range of

products and services. To ensure we can continue delivering what our clients deserve and expect, and to meet and exceed the regulatory and compliance requirements of the Channel Islands as leading financial services jurisdictions, it’s imperative that we have experienced industry specialists as part of the team.”

Miss Cook, holds the ICSA certificate and diploma as well as an MSc in corporate

governance. She was previously at Ipes in Guernsey.

She said: “Ravenscroft is a growing company with a real focus on delivering professional services and it’s exciting to be part of that. I’m looking forward to bringing a proactive attitude to ensure the company’s corporate governance practices are to the highest standards.”

While Guy Hardill, who brings nearly 25 years of financial services industry experience, including five years with the Guernsey Border Agency specialising in financial crime investigations and asset confiscations, is looking forward to his role as MLRO: “I bring a wealth of financial services experience, coupled with a law enforcement background,