Established in 1995, VFS International is a private wealth management firm, headquartered in Mauritius with expert financial advisors based in key global markets.
Through our head office in Mauritius and a network of international advisors, we provide carefully tailored financial solutions along with access to high-quality investment portfolios. VFS International is set up to support a range of clients – from high-net-worth expatriates with complex global estates, to young professionals and families looking to grow their financial horizons.
How We Operate.
Our innovative business model is designed to deliver exceptional financial strategies with simplified access to high-performance portfolios, while simultaneously reducing fees and investment costs.
Expert Advice And Financial Planning.
VFS International has qualified financial advisors spread across key global markets. Our senior team are all partners in the business, ensuring continuity of standards and robust ethics.
Guy Paparella
Senior Financial Adviser
Region: South Africa
Gauri Vidyarthi
Managing Director of
Aylesfield (Kenya) Ltd
Marcus Campbell Reynolds
Director of Zimbabwe franchise,
Advanced Wealth Solutions
Beverley Riddell
VFS UK Strategic Partner
Haris Marcopoulos
Senior Wealth Manager
Region: Cape town RSA
Gail Alcock
Senior Financial Adviser
Region: Mauritius
Beatrice Steyn
Financial Adviser
Region: Kenya
Bob Turmel
Senior Financial Adviser
Region: Kenya
Cader Jaunbocus
Senior Financial Adviser
Region: Mauritius
Rowena Rudd
Senior Financial Adviser
Region: Kenya
Nicholas Charoux
Financial Adviser
Region: Mauritius
Tony Jordan
Financial Adviser
Region: Zimbabwe
Neil Watson
Senior Financial Adviser
Michelle Carney
Senior Financial Adviser
Charles Thomas
Senior Financial Adviser
Damien Harris
Senior Financial Adviser
Sean Leary
Financial Adviser
Craig Wilson
Senior Financial Adviser
Mauritius Head Office Team
Anthony May
Managing Director
Reena Hurkoo
Investment Director
Clement Li
Chief Operating Officer
Manisha Kejiou
Compliance Officer
and MLRO
Pravin Neeloo
Finance Manager
Christele Seblin
Administration Manager
Venisha Cuttaree
Team Leader
Anne-Sophie Naiken
Senior Administrator
Investing And Fund Management.
Portfolio selection is overseen by our Investment Advisory Committee – a company comprising senior VFS management and advisors, in partnership with a team of financial analysts at TAM Asset Management.
Streamlined Implementation.
Our headquarters in Mauritius is home to over 20 advisors, administrators and financial analysts. Their scrutiny and expertise ensures responsive, personalised service, reduced back-end fees and robust compliance.
Supporting Our Community
Corporate Social Responsibility.
With many clients and advisers based in Africa, for over 10 years we have supported the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation – a leading charity in preserving endangered animals in their natural habitats with the support of local communities across the continent.
Learn more about their vital work and how you can join us in supporting it.
Visit the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.
Compliance And Code Of Practice
VFS International demands the highest ethical standards from our advisors, providers and partners. We are fully regulated and adhere to all compliance in the relevant jurisdictions.
VFS advisers will seek comprehensive information about your personal circumstances in order to give you the best possible advice. If you cannot provide full details of your circumstances, VFS is still able to proceed on an ‘execution only’ basis. This means that VFS will act on your instructions without providing advice as to their suitability.
VFS considers ongoing service to be of vital importance. You will be contacted by your personal adviser on a regular basis. The frequency of contact will depend on your individual needs. If you require advice at any other time, you should contact your adviser or, in their absence, the Operations Director of VFS International at the following office or email address:
Operations Director
VFS International Ltd,
10th Floor, Tower 1,
NexTeracom Building,
Ebene Cybercity,
Mauritius.
Email: info@vfsint.com
Under no circumstances will your adviser agree to provide discretionary investment management services unless permitted within the terms of local regulations. Where appropriate, and with the appropriate disclaimer, you may appoint a discretionary adviser or make your own investment selections if you wish.
You may, at any time, revoke your authority for VFS to act on your behalf in writing both to VFS and to the relevant institution providing the product. Please note that this may affect certain policies where VFS has exclusive rights to market such products. You will be advised of the implications in such a situation.
VFS undertakes to provide you with full details of the products recommended including illustrations, policy provisions (if requested) and all information as required by the relevant regulator.
VFS does not under any circumstances handle clients’ money. All monies should be sent to the product provider either by cheque, bank transfer, standing order, direct debit, credit card transfer or similar. Cheques made payable to VFS (unless for specific fees) will be returned. Cash and travellers cheques will not be accepted at any time. All proceeds from surrender, encashment or withdrawal will be paid to you. Such monies will not be paid to VFS or its advisers at any time.
VFS receive fees from the companies providing the products concerned. These may take the form of initial commissions, ongoing fees or trail commissions. This means that you do not pay for the associated advice unless specific professional services are involved, in which case you will be advised in advance that a fee may be payable.
The institution will issue the policy or contract documents directly to VFS who will undertake to check the documentation before delivering it to you. You should also check the documentation upon receipt and notify us of any changes required or anything you do not understand.
In line with the Financial Services Commission requirement, all VFS advisers are covered by Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Any comments or complaints regarding the service provided or a product purchased from VFS should be made to:
The Compliance Dept
VFS International Ltd,
10th Floor, Tower 1,
NexTeracom Building,
Ebene Cybercity,
Mauritius.
Comments and complaints will normally be acknowledged within 10 working days.
Data Protection
VFS will only use the information provided by you for the purpose of assisting you with on-going advice, due diligence, and administration of your policies. Data and information will only be used in ways that are allowed by law. VFS may be required to provide the same to its regulator or anyone else required by law.