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Geneva is the birthplace of private banking and the heart of the Swiss asset management sector.  75 banks (including 49 foreign-owned institutions) are active in the business. Industry specialists estimate that approximately 40% of the 3,000 billion CHF in assets managed in Switzerland are directly or indirectly controlled from Geneva.  The partners of Sphinx Consulting have over 25 years experience in the marketing, consulting and financial services industries. We know who the key players are in the industry and we network with them on a constant basis.  In our ongoing efforts to raise capital, we constantly contact the private banking and institutional marketplace throughout Switzerland. Our monthly objective is to contact, by telephone or in person, approximately 100 professionals with whom we have had long-term relations. In Switzerland, personal meetings are more productive with the money manager or client present.  Although we provide the contacts and schedule all the meetings, we prefer our clients commit to traveling often for the first year of our relationship. After that, Sphinx Consulting will continue to follow up on the client’s behalf. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[6]=new Array("../../asset/intro/","Sphinx Consulting: Asset Management",""," Introduction Swiss Bank Intro. Instit. Asset Mngmnt Forex Managmnt Alternative Investm. Trading Programs Asset Management Geneva – global headquarters of Sphinx Consulting and world capital of asset management.  The expertise of Geneva's banks in asset management is famous throughout the world, and whilst there are many European customers, there are also many customers from other parts of the world. There is no doubt that respect for privacy and discretion shown by Swiss banks have contributed greatly to the development of Geneva's financial sector.  Yet another criterion is the volume of Geneva-based fiduciary transactions and assets under management. According to a recent study, foreign and Swiss banks based in Geneva account for 30% of the overall volume of fiduciary transactions in Switzerland.  Private and institutional assets managed by banks operating in Geneva can be estimated at CHF 1,200 billion. Since Switzerland manages some 35% of global transnational assets, it can be estimated that about 14% of these are managed in Geneva, thus making Geneva the world capital of asset management.  Being based in Geneva, our partners can help you tap into the vast amount of resources the city has to offer. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[7]=new Array("../../fiduciary/intro/","Sphinx Consulting: Tax & Fiduciary Services",""," Introduction Accounting Auditing Tax Counsel Reporting Consolidations Tax & Fiduciary Services We specialise in providing management, administration, fiduciary, consulting and corporate structuring services to international clients including public and privately held companies, start-ups, high net worth individuals and trusts. Operating a business abroad is always more difficult than operating at home. We are experienced in designing and developing creative solutions for our clients in corporate strategy outside of their home jurisdiction.  Our key strength is commitment to high quality and unsurpassed service. This means not only performing services at the client's request, but managing the overall process in a proactive manner. We endeavour to build a personal and lasting relationship with each client to achieve a high level of mutual trust and understanding. We strive to provide creative and practical solutions to challenges that arise in today's complex investment environment by being result driven.  Our number one priority is your number one priority. We recognise that our clients are concerned as to how their work across borders will be handled. We focus not on where you are or where you have been, but where you want to go and on how we can advise and assist in taking you there.  We look forward to welcoming you aboard as a client of Sphinx Consulting. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[8]=new Array("../../corporate/intro/","Sphinx Consulting: Corporate Structure & Consulting",""," Introduction Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquis. Int'l Trading Structure Domiciliation Registr. & Licensing Corporate Structure & Consulting It takes more than a tax specialist to advise your business effectively. You need one who understands the intricacies of the technology industry. One who's adept at merger and acquisition planning, research and development credits, restructuring, and foreign tax credits.  We provide proactive tax accounting and the seasoned advisory skills that go along with it. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[9]=new Array("../../about/whatwedo/","Sphinx Consulting: What We Do",""," What We Do Contact Us The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts References What We Do Sphinx Consulting is a complete financial services provider. It was established as a Swiss corporation in Geneva in 1998 and provides a full array of services : tax fiduciary accounting domiciliation asset management contract marketing representation capital raising etc.  Our partners have over hundred combined years of experience in these sectors of activity. Our team has work experience on all the world’s continents and can operate in 10 of the world’s major languages and represents 7 nationalities.  When most people think of the “Sphinx”, they conjure up an image of the large lion with a king’s head. Ancient cultures believed the Sphinx represented profound wisdom, patience and awareness, all qualities we continue to espouse at Sphinx Consulting . The Sphinx also constitutes a mystery, an enigma. No one can, with certainty, determine the origin of its existence or the secret of its construction.  "What is that which has one voice and yet becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed?" [Apollodorus 3.5.7] The famous riddle of the Sphinx is well known. Through the teams combined experience, Sphinx Consulting has mastered the art of solving the most complex riddles. The most complex of riddles are usually solved with the simplest forms of creativity. Listening is the key. International financial transactions are becoming increasingly difficult and complex. No matter what your question, needs or objectives, Sphinx Consulting aims to solve your personal riddle or quest. We seek to combine the ancient wisdom of the Sphinx with modern Swiss discretion, professionalism and competence. The difference with history is you are the one asking the question.  Do you have a financial services question? Give us a riddle. We are your solution provider. We welcome you to explore through our website for further information on our company, our team and our services. The “raison d’être” of Sphinx Consulting is for you, our clients (and future clients).   Please feel free to contact us at anytime with any questions, suggestions or comments you may have. 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Mr. Nicholas Keller President Mr. Richard Nussli Senior Partner Mr. James Atkinson Managing Director Mr. Edward Karr Chief Executive Officer Capital Markets Division Mr. Roland Burki Senior Portfolio Manager Head of Family Office Division Mr. Marco Locatelli Marketing Officer Mr. Pascal Besson Chief Financial Officer Mr. John Moerk Head Trader Mr. Bertrand Melliard Head of Financial Analyst Mrs. Dolores Macaraeg Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Evgueny J. Zarraga Chief IT Officer FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Capital Raising Asset Management Tax & Fiduciary Corporate Structure Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[11]=new Array("../../about/swisscontacts/","Sphinx Consulting: Swiss Contacts","","What We Do Contact Us The Team Press Release  Swiss Contacts References Swiss Contacts Please find hereafter the website of most banks and other financial company we work with in Geneva.  UBS Switzerland Credit Suisse Banque Cantonale de Genève Pictet & Cie Lombard Odier Darier Hentsh Banque Piguet & Cie Banque Edouard Constant Julius Bär Synthesis Bank Banque Syz & Co Société Générale Private Banking Ferrier Lullin & Cie Goldman Sachs BNP Paribas Crédit Lyonnais HSBC Lloyds TSB Bank J.P. Morgan Chase & Co Deutsche Bank Dexia PrivatBank ING Banque Bruxelles Lambert ABN-AMRO FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Capital Raising Asset Management Tax & Fiduciary Corporate Structure Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[12]=new Array("../../about/press/","Sphinx Consulting: Press Release","","What We Do Contact Us The Team  Press Release Swiss Contacts References Press Release  "Sphinx Consulting launches Hedge Fund marketing division" http://www.prweb.com/releases/?61914 http://www.hedgefundcenter.com/wrapper.cfm?article_type=industry%20news&content_id=462&content_type=articles&aff_id=0  SPHINX Consulting today announced a strategic collaboration with BURKI, BEAULIEU Finance of Geneva, Switzerland. http://www.prweb.com/releases/?62397  "Former top EMC executive joins SPHINX Consulting Advisory Board" http://www.prweb.com/releases/?66485  "Sphinx makes move into hedge fund marketing" http://www.hedgefundsworld.com/Tmpl/article.asp?CID=18&AID=19373&TCode=NW  Other Links promoting Sphinx Consulting : http://www.fmlx.com/Tax_and_Taxation/ http://www.hedgeworld.com/sp_directory/search.cgi?sp_category=380 http://www.futuresindustry.org/yellowpa-1930.asp?f=sl&l=1072 http://www.mfainfo.org/links/links.asp?catid=3   FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Capital Raising Asset Management Tax & Fiduciary Corporate Structure Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[13]=new Array("../legal/","Sphinx Consulting: Legal Notice","","Search Sitemap Guestbook Feedback Privacy  Legal Notice Legal Notice Copyright © Sphinx Consulting 2003. 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FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[14]=new Array("../sitemap/","Sphinx Consulting: Sitemap","","Search  Sitemap Guestbook Feedback Privacy Legal Notice Sitemap About Us Our Services Customer Support sphinx-gva.com What we do Capital Raising FAQs Search Contact Us Asset Management Related Articles Sitemap The Team Tax & Fiduciary Services Usefull Links Guestbook Advisory Board Corporate Structure  Feedback Press Releases Details below  Privacy Statement Swiss Contacts   Legal Notice References     Capital Raising Asset Management Tax & Fiduciary Services Corporate Structure Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction Roadshows Swiss Bank Introductions Accounting Corporate Finance Third Party Marketing Institutional Management Auditing Mergers & Acquisitions IPO Advice Forex Management Tax Counsel Int'l Trading Structure Venture Capital Alternative Investments Reporting Domiciliation  Trading Programs Consolidations Registration & Licensing Under Construction FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[15]=new Array("../../about/contact/prset.asp","Sphinx Consulting: Contact Us (Print Version)","","");a[16]=new Array("../../about/references/","Sphinx Consulting: References","","What We Do Contact Us The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts  References References You may read feedbacks from some of our clients. However, their privacy is paramount to all of our operations. Naturally, through our policy of utmost discretion, we have changed the actual names of our clients. We welcome you also to check and sign our guestbook.  Gentlemen, Thank you very much indeed for assisting me with all of my company’s fiduciary and domiciliation needs in Switzerland. Your fast and professional service has allowed my business to expand dramatically. With Sphinx Consulting taking care of my Swiss registered company, mailing address, accounting services, applicable permits, and bank accounts I am able to focus all my efforts on generating additional income. Your services have been invaluable in freeing me of detailed administration procedures so I can concentrate all my efforts of growing my business. Job well done! Mr. Smith  Dear Sphinx Consulting, My company would like to sincerely thank and congratulate you for the very professional presentation you organized for us in Geneva. The quality of all the participants and attendees was outstanding as were the location and meal. I appreciate your advice and counsel in helping us structure our presentation to the Swiss institutional investment community. Our presentation was very well received and through your follow up efforts, we have been able to raise the additional funds we have needed for our future expansion. We look forward to coming back to Switzerland in the future on our next fund-raising round (hopefully during ski season!). Keep in touch and all the best for the future. Mr. Jones*, CEO, Silicon Valley Company USA  Good afternoon, Thank you very much for your excellent services. As a new hedge fund manager based in the United States, I had previously found it difficult to contact and introduce our fund to new institutions in Switzerland. Your extensive contacts and personal connections have opened many doors for us and we have been very well received at every meeting and presentation. I will highly recommend your company to any of my industry associates and acquaintances who are looking for third party marketers to help them market their funds into the Swiss institutional marketplace. XYZ Hedge Fund*, New York City, USA  I would like to thank you for all the hard work you did for us in structuring our latest private placement. Your degree of professionalism and dedication was well noted by bringing up several issues in the structuring phase of the transaction. We found especially useful your wide ranging tax knowledge and previous experience with similar international transactions in the past. Cross border tax issues are becoming increasingly complex and it was a pleasure to work with the well-informed professionals of the Sphinx organization. Mr. Salam*, Private Investor – Middle East  Dear Sphinx, I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere thanks for all the work you have done on my behalf in negotiating my Swiss tax deal and residency permit. The former advocate I was working with in Geneva made a real mess of the transaction on the sale of my Swedish business. Fortunately, your personal connections and valuable insight ended up saving me heaps in taxes and personal anguish. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship of working together now that I am settled in Geneva. Mr. Jensen*, Business Owner, Stockholm, Sweden  FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Capital Raising Asset Management Tax & Fiduciary Corporate Structure Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[17]=new Array("../../support/faqs/","Sphinx Consulting: Frequently Asked Questions",""," FAQs:  General Questions  Capital Raising  Asset Management  Tax & Fiduciary  Corporate Structure Related Articles Usefull Links Frequently Asked Questions General Questions 1. What is the difference between "private banker", "private bank" and "private banking" in Switzerland? What is the difference between "private banker", "private bank" and "private banking" in Switzerland? A private banker is a businessman in the private banking sector, using his own capital to conduct his business, conscious of his unlimited liability and his power to take independent decisions. In Switzerland, the term "private banker" is protected by a collective mark registered with the Federal Institute for Intellectual Property in the name of the Swiss Private Bankers Association. The use of this mark is reserved for members of the association as well as other banking establishments incorporated as sole-ownership companies or as partnerships or limited partnerships. The term "private bank" is more general and can also apply to banks that are incorporated as limited companies, in particular when they are controlled by a group of reference shareholders and are active in the private asset management sector. Some banks have even included "private bank" in their name. Finally, "private banking" does not refer to an establishment but to a banking activity serving private individuals who want to have their assets managed professionally. It is a group of services that goes beyond portfolio management, offering highly personalized services with the accent on efficiency, expertise, personal contact and quality of service.  Capital Raising 1. How is Sphinx Consulting (SC) compensated for Third Party Marketing? How is Sphinx Consulting (SC) compensated for Third Party Marketing? We typically receive an annual retainer fee of from our emerging manager clients to cover basic expenses. This is all inclusive and the manager will not be charged extra for SC’s travel & entertainment, marketing materials or mailers for your firm, postage, telephone, office or any other expenses such as the attendance of specific industry conferences (MAR, GAIM, etc.) by our partners to promote your fund. In addition, SC charges a percentage of the management fee and performance fees for any new clients we bring in. SC does not get paid this percentage unless we produce the business. A client’s retainer only covers our basic expenses and SC makes its real money through long-term allocations. 2. How long does it usually take to start winning business? How long does it usually take to start winning business? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our new potential clients. Switzerland by nature is a conservative location with a conservative investment outlook. Most Swiss Banker and Portfolio Managers will want to observe a new manager for some time and conduct their own due diligence. We carefully counsel our manager/clients not to expect any new business within the first year from Switzerland. However, it is rare that we go through one year without receiving and allocation for our clients. Our job at SC is to promote the “full package” of your company. We promote your image and brand awareness to all our contacts. We have worked with managers who have been awarded new accounts in one month, and also managers who have waited for up to eighteen months. As always, the more willing the manager is regarding travel, meetings and presentations the quicker the chances for success. 3. What length of time would the relationship with SC be? What length of time would the relationship with SC be? Since generating business in Switzerland can have a substantial lean time, we desire longer-term five-year contracts. When SC engages in a mandate to take on a new client, we invest significant time, money and personal resources to bring success to the manager. As stated in the previous question, it can take up to a year to start winning business in Switzerland. The majority of our compensation comes through the fee sharing arrangement, which increases dramatically in the later years. 4. What is the advantage of hiring SC over forming an internal Marketing/PR department? What is the advantage of hiring SC over forming an internal Marketing/PR department? SC brings to the job experience and an established network of contacts in Switzerland and throughout the world, which give an emerging manager the advantage of over 25 years of combined experience. Compared to building your own staff, SC provides a complete "Marketing / PR department" of several professionals. SC is a seasoned team with established global contacts built up over more than a decade. From a financial perspective, creating a marketing and public relations team to attempt to market to Switzerland, including all related travel and other expenses, could easily top several hundred thousand US dollars per year. SC charges an annual retainer fee, which includes all of our expenses. Being based in Geneva, we can constantly network with our established contact base of private bankers, money managers and asset allocators throughout Switzerland. It would take a manager unfamiliar with the Swiss investment arena several years just to find out who and where the key players are. 5. How much time would be required of our investment professionals? How much time would be required of our investment professionals? Our partners need to work very closely with a manager's investment and administrative staffs to gather information and data for the construction of marketing materials, review of house style and proofreading all written correspondence. When SC takes on a new client, we immediately travel to the client’s location to meet all the key investment professionals and learn everything about the client’s fund, trading style and money management methodology. Some managers may want to change their marketing strategies or start a new public relations campaign after they become a client of SC to tailor their marketing efforts specifically towards the Swiss market. (For instance, new brochures or other marketing materials in German, French or Italian). Of course, we can assist with all these requirements. Once the marketing, public relations and sales effort begins, SC will set up meetings to be attended by both a SC partner and the investment professionals with the goal of meeting as many key contacts as possible during the first year. It is expected that the representative professionals should expect to travel a few times per quarter. Of course, in the event of final presentations, which are rarely planned in advance, an investment professional(s) (the fund manager) will be required to attend. 6. How long does it take to prepare for a capital raising “road show”? How long does it take to prepare for a capital raising “road show”? The amount of time required to prepare for a road-show presentation will depend on how well prepare the presenter (client) is. If a presentation has already been created and rehearsed, Sphinx Consulting can organize a road show in as little as three weeks. We need to book the venue, mail the invitations to our selected contacts and follow up to insure high quality attendees for maximum success. If your company needs help refining its presentation or creating one from scratch, the amount of time involved could extend to two months.  Asset Management 1. Which bank is the right bank for my personal situation? Which bank is the right bank for my personal situation? There are many different banks to choose from when considering opening an account in Switzerland. The big commercial banks are well known and have global name recognition. Geneva is the birthplace of private banking and several well know private banks. The private banks tend to be more discrete than the major commercial banks, with offices located away from the main downtown districts. One thing is certain; all Swiss banks have some of the highest credit ratings and capitalization ratios in the world. The level of personal service and expertise at all of the banks is excellent. As your partner, Sphinx Consulting will guide you through the wide choices of institutions available. 2. How is Sphinx Consulting (SC) compensated for its advice?  How is Sphinx Consulting (SC) compensated for its advice? We receive an annual management fee of from private and institutional clients. Our annual management fee is all-inclusive and covers all of our analysis, advice, constant monitoring, client contact and follow up. The client pays additional custody, brokerage and other applicable charges directly to the bank. Sphinx Consulting structures all of its clients’ portfolios in a way to achieve the best absolute performance depending on the clients’ risk reward tolerances. 3. Does Sphinx Consulting recommend alternative investment products?  Does Sphinx Consulting recommend alternative investment products? Yes, Sphinx Consulting recommends a wide variety of alternative investment products including hedge funds, private placements, real estate and structured transactions. All of the investment vehicles are dealt with on an individual basis depending on each client’s personal situation. A key part of our recommendations are the detailed initial analysis we proved our clients when they establish a relationship with Sphinx.  Tax & Fiduciary Services 1. Does Sphinx Consulting provide “family office” services? Does Sphinx Consulting provide “family office” services? Yes. Sphinx Consulting is a unique organization of different financial professionals. We have expertise in asset management, tax advisory, trust establishment and administration. In addition, we can help family office clients secure tax deals with the local authorities, search for properties and establish local business. 2. How do I negotiate a Swiss “tax deal”? How do I negotiate a Swiss “tax deal”? The best way to negotiate a Swiss “tax deal” is to use a professional organization such as Sphinx Consulting, which has successfully negotiated several of these transactions in the past. Swiss tax deals vary depending on the Canton, amount of monies involved and the age of the individual. Please feel free to contact us for additional details. 3. Can your firm help me acquire a Swiss residency permit? Can your firm help me acquire a Swiss residency permit? Indeed. Sphinx Consulting has helped several satisfied clients negotiate and acquire Swiss residency permits. This is a very specific request and we suggest you contact us for additional details.  Corporate Structure & Consulting 1. How do I set up an offshore company? How do I set up an offshore company? Offshore is a concept that directly refers to your current domicile. The choice of the ideal offshore venue and vehicle will depend upon from where you are starting. We specialize in providing many different structures and advice depending on the nature of the request, such as commercially or financially driven. 2. Do you provide domiciliation services? Do you provide domiciliation services? Yes. This is one of our most used services. Sphinx can provide a cost effective solution for companies who wish to run their operations through Switzerland. There are numerous fiscal, financial and legal advantages to running operations through Switzerland. This is one of the main reasons Switzerland has earned a global reputation as one of the world’s leading trading centers. No matter what your requirement, Sphinx can advise you on a potential solution. Please contact us for additional information.  Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Capital Raising Asset Management Tax & Fiduciary Corporate Structure Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[18]=new Array("../../support/articles/","Sphinx Consulting: Related Articles","","FAQs:  General Questions  Capital Raising  Asset Management  Tax & Fiduciary  Corporate Structure  Related Articles Usefull Links Related Articles We have gathered from the web several articles that may be usefull. We provide them only for information purpose and are not responsible for their content.  Third Party Marketing Agreement: “Hedge Fund Marketing: Pros, Cons and Structuring Agreements with Third Party Marketers”, First published in Alternative Investment Quarterly, Issue 4: Third Quarter (2002). Copyright 2002 Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. Article available here: http://www.cm-pcom/pdf/hedge_fund_marketing.pdf.  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The amount of information Sphinx Consulting holds on you and how it uses it depends on your relationship with Sphinx Consulting and on what Sphinx Consulting service you use, so some of the sections below may not be relevant to you. What Sphinx Consulting uses your personal information for Sphinx Consulting collects and uses your information to administer, support, improve and obtain feedback on our services and to detect and prevent faults, breaches of our network security, the law or our contract terms. We will also use all this information to assess what Sphinx Consulting Group products and services may be of interest to individuals and to personalise our service and marketing. Further information/marketing If you have agreed to such contact, Sphinx Consulting may contact you about those of its other services to which you do not subscribe but which may interest you. We may for example invite you to join a free trial of a service. 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Traffic Data includes logs, details of networks, data and systems accessed, details of the sender and recipients of messages sent over our services, times and location of log on or access, duration of sessions, clickstream and similar usage or system data. Traffic Data may sometimes be traceable to/related to not just companies but named individuals.  FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[22]=new Array("../guestbook/prset.asp","Sphinx Consulting: Sign Our Guestbook (Print Version)","","");a[23]=new Array("../../capital/intro/prset.asp","Sphinx Consulting: Capital Raising (Print Version)","","");a[24]=new Array("../../capital/roadshows/","Sphinx Consulting: Road Shows","","Introduction  Road Shows 3rd Party Marketing IPO Advice Venture Capital Road Shows Capital Raising Are you a fund manager, publicly traded company or new start up business looking to raise funding for your company? In today’s ultra-competitive environment, many emerging managers and companies find it difficult to get to the key decision makers and present them with their product. Sphinx Consulting might have the perfect solution for you.  Luncheon Presentations Sphinx Consulting is a specialist in organizing high impact road show presentations throughout Switzerland and other key global financial locations. Luncheon presentations are an excellent way to effectively leverage a manager’s time and resources. Our Presentation Packages can be custom tailored to meet any requirement.  How we organize Our presentations are designed to achieve maximum results. Luncheon presentations are still a very popular way of raising capital and promoting brand awareness in Switzerland. All of our presentations are scheduled with an initial half hour networking session, followed by the meal. During the meal, the senior management team will make the presentation and during coffee and deserts will be the question and answer session. We also schedule an extra hour booking of the room at the end of the presentation for one on one follow up with interested attendees.  Our Services Booking of the perfect venue Most luncheon presentations will take place at a 5 star hotel. Depending on the city, the location of the hotel becomes very important. The hotel needs to be centrally located, with easy access. The meal served will be a gourmet meal, with several courses and an excellent selection of wines. The presentation facilities have to be perfect with podium, laptop computer and proper lighting. Sphinx Consulting organizes all of the details including presentation dates, meal & wine selection and making sure all of the facilities are functional. Organizing attendees The success of any luncheon presentation will be directly determined by the quality of the attendees. Sphinx Consulting uses its extensive contacts and database to pre-qualify attendees for maximum results. Sphinx Consulting prefers to organize more intimate presentations with a maximum of 25 participants so each manager can make a personal connection with the audience. Assistance with presentation The key to raising capital and promoting brand awareness is the quality of the presentation. Sphinx Consulting works with all of its clients to customize their presentation to the local crowd and expectations. We give each client valuable insight into how to interact with the local crowd. Follow up with all participants It is rare that participants will come up to the manager or company right at the luncheon and ask to immediately invest. An ongoing part of our relationship is to follow up with all the participants to determine their interest. Usually, a further individual meeting will be scheduled where the business will be closed.  Cities Available Europe Switzerland : Geneva, Zurich, Lugano Monaco : Monte Carlo Italy: Milano United Kingdom : London Fees Our Presentation Packages can be custom tailored to meet any requirements. Our compensation is comprised of an upfront fee to cover the expenses in addition to a percentage commission based upon the amount of funds raised. Please contact Sphinx Consulting for additional information or for a customized quotation based upon the amount of capital you would like to raise. We will make a recommendation for optimal number of cities and services required. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[25]=new Array("../../capital/marketing/","Sphinx Consulting: Third Party Marketing","","Introduction Road Shows  Third Party  Marketing IPO Advice Venture Capital Third Party Marketing A trend in the Asset Management industry is for managers to outsource non-core functions. Sphinx Consulting can act as a marketing department for hire. Known in the business as "contract marketers", our job is to introduce hedge funds, alternative and traditional money managers to accredited and institutional investors so the manager can spend his/her time concentrating on outstanding returns. We are compensated by the manager for our services, and represent the manager rather than the investor. Our fees are tied to the performance of the fund, so it is in our best interest to represent high quality funds.  Value Added In our efforts to raise money, we constantly contact the private banking and institutional market in Switzerland for our manager / clients. Professionals use the term "alternative management" for any financial mechanism that operates outside of traditionally recognized portfolio management methods. Alternative managers aim for absolute performance, i.e. as high as possible and disconnected from any benchmarks, turning the slightest imperfections in the behavior of capital and financial markets to their advantage. Management banks, private bankers and major financial companies in Geneva were quick to spot the advantage of these specialized instruments. Investment funds, holding companies and institutional investors call on Geneva's expertise in this field. Thanks to the perspicacity of its bankers, Geneva has acquired a highly regarded expertise in designing and distributing alternative management products, becoming a world leader in the field. Specialists believe that between 10% and 30% of 1,000 billion in assets managed alternatively are directly or indirectly controlled by Geneva.  Focus Focus on money management is what you do. Marketing your fund is not your strength. Maybe we can help you. Sphinx Consulting is a recognized leader in financial services marketing, helping emerging managers market themselves to high net worth individuals, family offices, fund of funds, and a variety of institutions throughout Switzerland and the world. Below is a description of what we do and how we do it. We like our profession Focus on money management is what you do. Marketing your fund is not your strength. Maybe we can help you. Sphinx Consulting is a recognized leader in financial services marketing, helping emerging managers market themselves to high net worth individuals, family offices, fund of funds, and a variety of institutions throughout Switzerland and the world. Below is a description of what we do and how we do it. We like our profession and are good at it and invite you to contact us for further information.  Managers Our Manager selection process is quite rigorous. We only work with managers who meet our goals of non-correlation to the general equity markets, consistency in returns, and integrity in all aspects of the operation. We look for low drawdowns, top quality management with strong money management experience, and a high quality back-office infrastructure with industry recognized auditors, accountants, and prime brokers.  Investors Being based in Geneva Switzerland, Sphinx works with four distinct groups of investors: institutions, family offices, fund of funds, and accredited individuals. We match the length of the track record and the size of the fund to the potential investor base. We believe that the money raising process follows a life cycle: the fund usually starts with the manager's money along with close associates, then family offices and unrelated high net worth individuals, and then fund of funds and finally institutions.  Process Our sales process is deliberate and careful. All of our contacts are categorized based on their interest in particular strategies, acceptable length of a fund's track record, and the size of a fund. We have built our Swiss and Global databases of key contacts through several years of personal relationships. We scan through our contact base and call targeted institutions to explain the basics of the manager. We also utilize passive marketing strategies, including attendance and speaking at conferences, our website and our newsletters. If the institution is interested in a particular manager, we forward on information including the manager’s marketing package. We follow-up with a phone call within the week and schedule a personal meeting between the manager and the institution. Our personal contacts are the key to getting face-to-face meetings for the manager. From there onwards, we keep the institutions updated and wait for allocations. Our monthly objective is to contact, by telephone or in person, approximately 100 of these professionals with whom we have had long-term relations. In Switzerland, personal meetings are more productive with the money manager present. Although we provide the contacts and schedule all the meetings, we prefer the manager commit to traveling often for the first year of our relationship. After that, Sphinx Consulting will continue to follow up on the client’s behalf. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[26]=new Array("../../capital/ipo/","Sphinx Consulting: IPO Advice","","Introduction Road Shows 3rd Party Marketing  IPO Advice Venture Capital IPO Advice Is an initial public offering the right approach for your company to access the capital markets? Which exchange offers the best route? What is the best way to go public, IPO, reverse merger, acquisition?  Sphinx Consulting has worked with several companies assisting them with all aspects of this complex process. The decision as to whether or not a company should make the transition from a privately owned firm to a publicly traded one must be well thought out with a detailed cost/benefit analysis.  When your company begins to explore the IPO or public debt alternative, it is embarking upon a complex journey. Many of the parties your company will go to for expert advice are the very firms that will collect a handsome fee for taking your company public. These parties are, by definition, no longer unbiased.  Sphinx, on the other hand, is familiar with the private-to-public transition issues and acts as a totally independent party when assessing which avenues make sense and/or choosing the best underwriters and/or advisors for your company (since Sphinx does not directly take companies public). Our firm's only agenda is your own shareholders' agenda.  Sphinx Consulting can assist with all aspects of a companies IPO process including Initial cost / benefit analysis of the offering Capital raising through seed investors, private placements, bridge loans, etc. Executive search for CEO, CFO, Board members Corporate restructuring for the offering Coordinating with the proper regulatory authorities Preparation of paperwork and forms for offering Coordinating with leading underwriters for the offering Coordinating with leading Institutional investors for research / support Ongoing support, advice and counsel throughout the process FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[27]=new Array("../../capital/venture/","Sphinx Consulting: Venture Capital","","Introduction Road Shows 3rd Party Marketing IPO Advice  Venture Capital Venture Capital Every business needs capital to grow and expand. The question becomes which type of capital; equity, debt, convertible securities? How much of your business are you willing to sell to raise the funds you need? Whether you are an entrepreneur with a start up business plan looking for seed financing, or an established company looking to make a major acquisition, the partners of Sphinx Consulting can help. Sphinx Consulting is an expert in advising on the appropriate corporate structure. In addition, Sphinx can provide major value through our extensive venture capital contacts. We are constantly in touch with angel investors, institutional portfolio managers, and Swiss venture capitalists.  As the global capital markets have come under increasing pressures in the last few years, investors are turning to different avenues to raise funds for their projects. Switzerland is still one of the world’s leading financial centers and everyday, new projects and business plans are being funded. Some of the services Sphinx Consulting’s Venture Capital Division can provide are: Assistance with writing and developing an effective business plan Assistance with structuring a presentation geared specifically towards the Swiss marketplace for raising funds Advice of the proper corporate structure for tax optimization Advice on the underlying securities Negotiations with investors to maximize potential returns Advice on different exit strategies at future points in time  Our network includes some of the leading investment bankers, accountants and attorneys to put the best deal possible together for your specific situation. Contact us for additional information. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[28]=new Array("../../asset/intro/prset.asp","Sphinx Consulting: Asset Management (Print Version)","","");a[29]=new Array("../../asset/swissbank/","Sphinx Consulting: Swiss Bank Introductions","","Introduction  Swiss Bank  Introductions Instit. Asset Mngmnt Forex Managmnt Alternative Investm. Trading Programs Swiss Bank Introductions Sphinx Consulting advises a global client base with respect to Swiss bank account opening procedures. Being based in Geneva, Sphinx Consulting has excellent contacts with several of the leading private banks.  The appropriate bank will be determined based upon the client’s requirements. Swiss banks offer the same range of services of other banks: checking accounts, savings accounts, custodial accounts, etc. They also will hold other valuables like stock certificates, gold, silver, and other property for a fee. Swiss bank accounts are protected under Swiss law from any intrusions unless you're engaged in criminal activity.  We work closely with our clients to understand their needs before we recommend a certain institution or account structure. Some of the points to consider include: What is the purpose of the account? (personal, corporate, savings) What base reference currency is appropriate? Numbered account or named account? Private Bank or Global bank?  The partners of Sphinx Consulting have over 100 years of combined experience in dealing with Swiss financial institutions. Sphinx Consulting specializes in a broad range of portfolio management services and activities.  All accounts are opened exclusively in the name of the client at one of the major banks we work with. All of our bank contacts are globally known and are some of the biggest in Switzerland.  Most big banks now have hundreds of clients for each bank officer. We pride ourselves in a low employee to client ratio. Instead of revolving doors, you get personalized service from a professional team that is fully dedicated to client satisfaction.  Traditional Portofolios Sphinx Consulting provides DISCRETIONARY and ADVISORY portfolio management for accounts beginning at $250,000. Discretionary management is where we make all investment decisions based on your approved overall strategy. Advisory management is where you take all the final decisions, but we are giving you our recommendations and advice, plus we are providing you with the research and analysis to support those decisions.  We believe that successful portfolio management follows a detailed process. The first step is in determining our client’s needs and objectives. Portfolio structures might be entirely different for different clients, but the process we go through is exactly the same. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[30]=new Array("../../asset/institutional/","Sphinx Consulting: Institutional Asset Management","","Introduction Swiss Bank Intro.  Institutional  Asset  Management Forex Managmnt Alternative Investm. Trading Programs Institutional Asset Management At Sphinx Consulting, we view Institutional Asset Management as a methodical process. We focus on guiding clients through the development, implementation and maintenance of a well designed and prudent investment process. Strategic planning and coordination of traditional investment products and services is the most important "value added" that an investment consulting firm can provide. The 5 Step Process Analyze Sphinx will review and analyze your investment and administrative goals, objectives, and needs. Through this analysis we will determine where you have been in order to map out the strategy best suited for your specific goals. Design The development of an asset allocation strategy requires thoughtful inquiry and evaluation to ascertain the client's goals and objectives. Sphinx will assist the client in determining a set of optimal asset allocation strategies that have the highest probability of meeting their needs. Formalize The Investment Policy Statement is an invaluable strategic planning tool for intelligent investment management. Sphinx will help the client develop a "working document", the contents of which will change as client goals and objectives change. The document will become a paper trail for trustees, beneficiaries or future investment committee members. Implement Sphinx will review current money manager structure and assist in a due diligence process to select alternative money managers and vendors, if necessary. Monitor Sphinx utilizes sophisticated performance measurement capabilities to provide a comprehensive and informative evaluation of the total portfolio and individual portfolio managers on an ongoing basis. The organization and content of a performance measurement report enables each client to determine "why" performance results were achieved, and to identify adjustments which periodically become necessary to maintain performance and manage risk. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[31]=new Array("../../asset/forex/","Sphinx Consulting: Forex Management","","Introduction Swiss Bank Intro. Instit. Asset Mngmnt  Forex Management Alternative Investm. Trading Programs Forex Management The foreign exchange market dwarfs the combined operations of the New York, London, Tokyo futures and stock exchanges. Daily turnover is approximately 1 Trillion (U.S.) dollars per day.  The fascination of this market lies in its sheer size, its complexity and almost limitless reach of influence. During the past decade, the foreign exchange market has been the invincible hand guiding the purchase and sale of goods, services and raw materials in every corner of the globe.  The foreign exchange market directly affects every country's bonds, equities, private property, manufacturing and all assets that are accessible to foreign investors.  Foreign exchange rates play a major role in determining who finances government deficits, who buys equity in companies, who owns real-estate, who hires and fires employees and who owns the bank at which to maintain your corporate or personal account(s).  There is little doubt that this market affects every aspects of our daily personal and corporate financial lives and influences the economic and political destiny of every nation.  The foreign exchange market, then, is the one stabilizing factor in the worlds system of monetary exchange. This market was created not by design but necessity. Traders, bankers, investors, importers and exporters recognized the benefits of hedging risk, or speculating for profit.  Sphinx Consulting has several capabilities in the FX markets including: SPHINX Hedging Programs SPHINX's hedging programs employ only fully-hedged trading to remove risk and "lock-in" price action. No arbitrage or speculative trade will be permitted in identified hedge accounts.  SPHINX Arbitrage Programs SPHINX's arbitrage programs also identified by a separate account series will only engage in arbitraging the cash and cash options markets in currency and government obligations. "Arbitraging" involves the taking of offsetting long or short positions (in same or different but interrelated markets). SPHINX will attempt to capture pricing anomalies which develop between instruments which should in a perfect market, be substantially identical in price by the simultaneous purchase and offsetting sale of such instruments. Although one would think currencies and government obligations would be, in general, fungible, minor price differentials can develop between closely comparable instruments due to transient factors and quirks of supply and demand. It is these differentials which SPHINX will attempt to exploit. SPHINX "Cross Rate" Programs SPHINX "Cross Rate" Programs will typically trade up to 20 currencies, concentrating exclusively on foreign exchange, primarily through forward contracts. The programs will trade the Swiss, Euro, British, Canadian and Japanese currencies as well as a diversity of the other currencies. The programs have been structured and the different markets weighted, to take into account the potentially higher volatility of a portfolio which trade exclusively in the currency markets. The SPHINX "cross rate" programs seek to eliminate much of the U.S. dollar movements by engaging in "cross rate" trades, for example, by buying the Swedish Kroner while simultaneously selling and equivalent amount of Australian Dollars. Profits and losses accrue as the relationship between the Swedish and Australian currencies change, irrespective of the U.S. Dollar movements. The programs calculate position size based on the risk in the currency market and the correlation of a particular currency with and against other currencies.  SPHINX Managed Speculative Accounts SPHINX offers a wide range of trading account programs for both individual and institutional investors. These programs trade forward, spot and option contracts in a variety of currencies and government obligations, attempting to achieve substantial capital appreciation through profiting form frequent and often significant price fluctuations. The programs will take "outright" positions in which the U.S. dollar is bought or sold against other currencies. SPHINX in addition offers additional speculative trading programs in non-U.S. government obligations in which these programs will attempt to profit form rising or falling interest rates in the country of issue. The Company's programs trade and advisors monitor over 30 different currencies and government obligations and will trade exclusively in these markets.  The SPHINX principals believe that the risk inherent in a concentrated approach should be somewhat reduced by employing a multi-program and advisory strategy to its managed speculative accounts. By having a variety of programs and advisory strategies, the investors believe customer accounts may achieve reduced downside volatility while retaining substantial upside potential. The Company's managed account programs are directed by in-house analysts and several outside advisors who have been selected not only on performance but their given trading approaches differ but compliment one another. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[32]=new Array("../../asset/alternative/","Sphinx Consulting: Alternative Investments","","Introduction Swiss Bank Intro. Instit. Asset Mngmnt Forex Managmnt  Alternative  Investment Trading Programs Alternative Investments Sphinx Consulting advises on several alternative investment products to qualified institutional and high net worth individual investors. We have advised on investing, manufacturing, sourcing, structuring and marketing a full suite of alternative investments on a global basis.  Successful portfolio diversification involves spreading risk and seeking to enhance potential returns. Over the past several years, interest in, and commitment to, alternative investments have grown dramatically. Fueled by attractive risk-adjusted returns and low correlation to public markets, institutions and affluent individuals are allocating a greater percentage of their portfolios to this distinct asset class.  In addition to enhanced risk-adjusted returns, the benefits of adding alternative investments to a traditional portfolio may also include lower portfolio volatility and preservation of capital during less favorable public market conditions. In many cases alternative investments have a low correlation to the public markets.  An assortment of investment alternatives are available that enable investors to diversify portfolio holdings including: Credit Structures Hedge Funds Real Estate Private Equity Managed Futures Special Investments  Sphinx Consulting is engaged in a full array of operating activities, including product development, ongoing due diligence, risk management, asset allocation, investor relations, wholesaling, marketing, third-party negotiations, and oversight. We flatly reject the notion that hedge funds must be accepted as black box investing where the investor is kept in the dark. Instead, Sphinx aggressively challenges the hedge fund norm at every turn. Our job is to look behind the curtain to help clients’ objectives remain a consistent reality. While our strategies are unmatched in their level of sophistication, they are delivered clearly and concisely. This straight talk means clients understand the hedge fund opportunity, the role it should play for them, and the approach they should take based on their unique requirements. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[33]=new Array("../../asset/tradingprg/","Sphinx Consulting: Trading Programs","","Introduction Swiss Bank Intro. Instit. Asset Mngmnt Forex Managmnt Alternative Investm.  Trading Programs Trading Programs Sphinx Consulting works with several of the leading traditional and non-traditional asset managers. We can custom tailor different trading programs based upon the client’s goals and objectives.  In addition, Sphinx Consulting runs its own internal trading program. We anticipate this program becoming operational in the second half of 2003. Please contact us if you would like additional information. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[34]=new Array("../../fiduciary/intro/prset.asp","Sphinx Consulting: Tax & Fiduciary Services (Print Version)","","");a[35]=new Array("../../fiduciary/accounting/","Sphinx Consulting: Accounting","","Introduction  Accounting Auditing Tax Counsel Reporting Consolidations Accounting Accounting Services Preparation and consolidation of financial statements. Bookkeeping. Specialised accounting for clients, suppliers and inventory accounts. Payroll and compensation accounting. Securities accounting. Forensic accounting  Back-office and Administration Services Payroll administration. Organisation of shareholders' meetings. Invoice control and payment. Valuation of investment portfolio. Calculation of Net Asset Value. Corporate Secretarial Services. FAQ Related Articles Usefull Links Contact Us What We Do The Team Press Release Swiss Contacts Find out more about our services:  Capital  Raising  Asset  Management  Tax  & Fiduciary  Services  Corporate  Structure  & Consulting ©2003 Sphinx Consulting  |  Contact Us  |  Sitemap  |  Webmaster  |  Intranet  ");a[36]=new Array("../../fiduciary/auditing/","Sphinx Consulting: Auditing","","Introduction Accounting  Auditing Tax Counsel Reporting Consolidations Auditing Auditing Services Swiss Statutory Audits. International Audits. Internal Audits. 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Sphinx Consulting can help your organization write and present a custom tailored business plan to your specific target audience.  Venture Capital The Swiss venture capital market is alive and well and many companies are raising funds and receiving allocations. From our strategic location in Geneva, Sphinx Consulting can tap into an extensive list of contacts including angle investors, institutional investors, venture capital funds and mezzanine financing specialists.  Mergers and Acquisitions Are you planning to merger or acquire another company? Have you thought about the optimal structure for domiciliation, tax minimization and legal protection? Does your company need additional capital resources to fund a merger or acquisition? Sphinx Consulting has the answers you need.  Joint Ventures A partnership agreement is a plan to a joint intention put into practice. This plan has to be within the frame of legal requirements. 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