At GUILDAM, we prioritise valuing your time and fostering strong relationships. Our positive work environment, defined by mutual support and internal respect, reflects our dedication and careful attention to accountability. GUILDAM embraces responsibility, striving to earn your trust and become your most reliable financial ally. We collaborate with trusted local professionals, cultivating partnership-style relationships with both clients and service providers. Our commitment to building trust ensures that our clients and business partners take pride in working with us. By upholding high standards, GUILDAM brings together team members who share our work ethic and goals, focusing on quality and personalisation to help clients achieve their financial aspirations. Our success stems from offering bespoke products and services tailored to each client’s unique needs. By listening attentively to your objectives, GUILDAM aims to deliver a truly ‘one-of-a-kind’ service, built on our reputation for excellence and discretion.
The complexities and uncertainties around wealth management, make it essential to have a trusted partner who places your interests at the forefront of every decision.
At GUILDAM, we prioritise your unique financial needs and aspirations, and we provide you with a personalized approach.
Through proactive monitoring and strategic diversification, we will mitigate potential risks, offering you confidence as you navigate the ever-changing landscape of global markets.
Our team will alleviate any burdens you may face, empowering you to take control of your financial journey and accompanying you and your families throughout generations.
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CHALLENGES
FACED BY HNWIGUILDAM,
YOUR TRUSTED FINANCIAL GUIDE -
STANDARDIZED SERVICES
are often not sufficient to achieve
specific goals or tackle complex needsPERSONALISED APPROACH
tailoring and shaping the strategy according to each client’s unique characteristics,
independent of the complexity of their portfolio.
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LACK OF FULL OVERSIGHT, AND MONITORING
High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who manage multiple bank accounts or work with various wealth managers often lack a dedicated professional to consolidate their financial information and provide a comprehensive analysis of risk exposures.CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS
to better monitor client’s overall multiple banking portfolios
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INEFFICIENT WEALTH PROTECTION
AND SUCCESSION PLANNING
Many families are led by "young invincibles" who often
overlook the importance of efficient succession planning,
leaving their wealth vulnerable and their legacy uncertainLONG-TERM PERSPECTIVE
GUILDAM assists clients in achieving their financial goals while building a lasting legacy for future generations through strategic planning. -
LIMITED ACCESS TO INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS
HNWI, UHNWI and families with sizeable assets could be treated as “standard” clients by their wealth managers, with conventional investment strategies,
risk profiles and time horizonsFULL RANGE OF INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Independent and unbiased decisions, along with exclusive access
to investments which are typically unavailable to the general public
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LACK OF TRANSPARENCY ON FEES AND COSTS
Fees and costs can be hard to identify and control
FULL TRANSPARENCY ON COSTS AND FEES
to generate value to the clients
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FAQ's
What sets GUILDAM apart from other wealth management firms in Malta?
How can I become a Tied Agent of GUILDAM?
Tied Agents can receive and transmit orders, place financial instruments and provide advice in relation to financial instruments. Before appointing a tied agent, GUILDAM will carry out an assessment to determine that the proposed person is of sufficiently good repute and possesses appropriate general, commercial and professional knowledge. Once the fit and proper status is satisfied, GUILDAM will complete and submit an application to the MFSA to register the person as a Tied Agent.
Tied agents shall be registered in the MFSA’s Financial Services Register and must disclose their status as Tied Agent of GUILDAM when communicating with any client or potential client.
As the principal, GUILDAM will supervise the activities of the tied agent on an ongoing basis.
MIFID regulation and how does it protect the clients
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) is a cornerstone of the European Union's regulatory framework for financial markets. It aims to ensure a high degree of harmonised protection for investors in financial instruments.
It establishes a harmonized approach to investment services and activities across member states, with a core focus on investor protection and market transparency. Here's a closer look at how MiFID II safeguards investors:
• Enhanced Disclosure: MiFID II mandates increased transparency from investment firms. This translates to detailed disclosures concerning financial instruments and services offered. Investors gain crucial information on costs, risks involved, and potential conflicts of interest, empowering them to make well-informed investment decisions.
• Stricter Conduct Standards: The directive outlines a stringent set of conduct standards that investment firms must adhere to. These standards ensure that firms prioritize their clients' best interests and avoid situations where their own interests could influence recommendations.
• Best Execution Obligation: MiFID II compels firms to obtain the best possible outcome for clients when executing trades. This necessitates considering factors like price, associated costs, and execution speed to deliver optimal results.
• Product Governance Framework: The directive enforces a product governance framework, requiring firms to meticulously assess the suitability of investment products for their clients. This safeguards investors from being sold products that are overly complex or pose an undue level of risk relative to their financial circumstances.
In essence, MiFID II fosters a more robust and secure environment for investors within the European Union by promoting transparency, enforcing high ethical conduct, ensuring best execution practices, and aligning investment products with client suitability.
Are the needs of a wealthy family the same as those of an HNWI?
The financial complexities of wealthy families with substantial assets require a more holistic and global approach compared to the strategies typically used to manage and oversee the wealth of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)
- High level of wealth management. Wealthy families need portfolio customization and diversification (asset classes, geography, currency, liquidity and risk), more than other single HNWI investors. Apart from a fully customized portfolio, a wealthy family also needs access to premium financial instruments or club deals to record medium term extra returns. What ultimately distinguishes GUILDAM from competitors is its internal competences, as well as the partnership with LFG+ZEST, belonging to one of the biggest independent Swiss groups of asset management, LFG Holding, a group that holds 3bn AUM portfolio, 60 trusted employees and 700 clients (mostly UHNWI and large families) coming from all over the globe under their wing. Apart from the strategic partnership with LFG+ZEST, GUILDAM is able to seize every profitable investment opportunity through its extensive network of top tier counterparties which allow a unique access to premium financial instruments or club deals that would otherwise be inaccessible.
- Supervision and control of multiple banking relationships. Families with sizeable assets face the complexity of supervising investments made through multiple banking relationship. GUILDAM can provide Consolidated Asset Reporting and Risk Management services at the highest levels to make family members aware of the risk exposure to various asset classes, currencies, and geographies. Moreover, GUILDAM acts as a truly independent advisor of the family and its reports can provide a comparison of costs and risk/performance of each bank/wealth manager that is serving the family.
- Preservation across generations. Families face the challenge of preserving their wealth for the next generations to come through profitable investments, tax optimization and the use of dedicated investment vehicles. At GUILDAM we support and advice large families in an efficient succession plan, by using the financial tools and vehicles that best fit the needs of the next generations.