U.S. Compliance
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Applicable Laws
Nevis has recognized the need to be increasingly vigilant to protect the reputation of its jurisdiction. To reaffirm its maturity as an international financial services center, the Nevis Island government has undertaken various initiatives aimed at ensuring the maintenance of its impeccable reputation. As the largest licensed trust company in Nevis, First Fidelity Trust, Ltd. (FFT) complies with all requirements and procedures established by the Nevis government and is especially vigilant in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer compliance. In addition, the Company is active in following and supporting all guidelines and procedures established by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force and the Wolfsberg AML Principles (published 2000).
Compliance & Due Diligence
While FFT strives to meet all applicable laws and regulations for compliant international structures, clients should be aware that ultimately the client is responsible for ensuring that he/she is not in violation of any applicable laws of either the jurisdiction of residence or any jurisdiction in which the client’s international structure is domiciled. FFT works closely with each client to aid the client in meeting those requirements. If a client chooses not to abide by the laws and regulations of the applicable jurisdictions, FFT is entitled to not accept that person as a client.
FFT reserves the right to conduct due diligence that is deemed necessary and acceptable under general business practices and standards to ensure the accuracy of any information provided.
We ask that all clients agree to provide such documentation and execute such affidavits or other documents or instruments that FFT may reasonably require to assure that all transactions are appropriate under all applicable laws.
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