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investment opportunities from the Azura our customers, who are global citizens, we have
network.” to be global. Our offices in London, Geneva
and Singapore, as well as future plans in other
In real terms, what type of client?
“They are ultra-high-net-worth individuals and “We give them the
business people, world citizens and single
family offices. Our aim is to provide innovative most precious thing
investment solutions and build trusting
relationships to help them navigate the markets. there is: time.”
By leading with innovation, we are proud to have
built one of the most complete independent
platforms for UHNWI, giving our clients access to locations, ensure a truly global outlook. We can
exclusive investment opportunities not available offer our customers the best solutions around
from traditional companies. We give them the the world.” What about dropping this anchor
most precious thing there is: time.” the Principality? “Monaco is like nowhere else
in the world. It is a little gem with a perfect,
Offices across the world central location, a special place that offers
The company does indeed intend to play a role independence and human resources. The
in the financial sector. The dedicated and skilled community has given us incredible support
team are experts in the domain, managing the since our launch and we feel honoured to be
portfolios of clients who are henceforth free a part of it.”
to focus upon their own businesses. “Azura
saw a gap in the market: our UHNWI clients A reputation to uphold
wanted access to investment banking, wealth- To move forward and continue to offer effective
Anthony Grégoire management services and consultancy, all under support, Azura looks to the future and intends
on an international level, including 20 different one roof. With our young, dynamic team, we can to maintain the same reputation over the
nationalities and speaking 10 languages. Each navigate the global financial world by taking a coming years. Since 2019, the focus has been
one has had their own distinguished career in holistic look at our three fundamental pillars on providing UHNWI, entrepreneurs and family
the best institutions, all with an entrepreneurial to develop innovative solutions for our clients. offices with the best wealth management,
spirit and a desire to create something new for We do not operate within a single jurisdiction investment advice and co-investment services.
clients. In our team, there are not just employees or institution, we see the opportunity to provide “We will continue to deliver long-term value
but every member of staff is also an owner of comprehensive solutions that match the global to our customers and stay at the forefront of
the business, allowing for a motivation that lifestyles of our clients.” innovation through our technology solutions.
guarantees that the company and its clients This will allow us to provide our clients with
are top priority.” Each customer receives their own type of an unmatched level of service from our offices
guidance, managed on a human scale, to stick around the world.”
“Trusted advisors” as closely as possible to respective needs. It is
To be exact, Azura seeks to guide clients in not always easy to stand out in a sector that is
clearly defined areas and, above all, to help increasingly popular with competing companies.
them make the right choices. “The platform “We put people first, whether it be our clients
allows us to create time for them,” continues or our team and we know that relationships
Anthony Grégoire, Managing Director. “Many and communication are everything. Our close
clients are themselves business people and we relationships with clients and banks around
want to allow them to concentrate on building the world, as well as our presence in four
their own companies. We manage their complex geographic areas, are growing and allow our
needs on a global basis, acting like a first line global network to create natural synergies and
of defence, as trusted advisors. Our clients unique opportunities for our clients on many
belong to a worldwide community, where they levels.” With branches in London, Singapore
can meet and interact with great commercial and, more recently, Geneva and the brand new
partners and find good opportunities. By FINMA license, in addition to the Monaco office,
placing innovation at the heart of everything Azura is established throughout the world. This
we do, our company has built one of the gives the company a more precise vision of the
most comprehensive, independent platforms market and its specificities. Other horizons are
for UHNWI, giving them access to exclusive also being studied. “We understand that to serve

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