AES International delivers the highest standard of international, offshore and cross-border expertise to the global market.

As a diversified financial services group we serve three distinct client groups: -

1. IFAs, intermediaries, professional advisers and wealth managers that require a professional career or network services.

2. Existing international financial services companies that require investment management platforms, business process outsourcing, administration, regulatory compliance, direct market access or services on demand.

3. Private clients and organisations that have international, cross border, multi-jurisdictional, and offshore requirements.

By tailoring our services to the unique needs of our clients, we help them to stay focused on their core areas of expertise and deliver transparent value added benefit. Our financial strength and resources backed by prudent management and effective governance help provide our clients with a solid foundation for continued growth.

The AES business principles are:

• Our clients come first
• Our business depends on our people
• Our knowledge is critical
• Our independence is vital
• Our reputation is everything

Corporate Governance

AES International believe that sound corporate governance practices contribute to managing the organisation effectively and to achieving our strategic and operational plans, goals and objectives.

AES International is the trading name of a leading organisation of independently owned and managed international financial services firms. Member firms and their advisers either are or belong to separate independent firms. Each member is an independent legal, financial and administrative entity, commonly organised under the laws of the country where it practices.

All Member firms are expected to adhere to and show commitment to our UK company's policies, procedures and methodologies. This company is AES Financial Services Ltd which is directly authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority.

This involves:

• Adopting AES Internationals methodologies, software and risk management requirements as appropriate
• Adopting AES Internationals quality assurance and ethical policies including those related to independence
• Giving advice we believe in and would take ourselves
• Clearly and openly demonstrating the value we provide
• Avoiding conflicts of interest
• Agreeing clear expectations
• Adopting a truthful and straightforward approach, even if the message is difficult
• Consulting and communicating in an open manner

Mission Statement

"To positively change the international financial services industry by delivering legendary standards of independent advice, service, innovation and competence to our chosen clients whilst ensuring professional career development and corporate growth."

Recent Corporate Developments

As part of the continued development of the firm in line with industry best standards and in line with the Combined Code, the company has generated a number of key Board based reviews including a review of capital adequacy - an ICAAP review, a review of the corporate structures and an annual compliance review. We were awarded Investors In People status www.investorsinpeople.co.uk in December 2009 and have received substantial press coverage and numerous award nominations for our efforts during the course of this year. These include features in: -

New Model Adviser and Citywire Magazines

Professional Adviser Magazine

Money Marketing

Financial Adviser

The Telegraph

Financial Times Global Awards

Adviser Firm of the year - Training & Development Programme
Adviser Firm of the Year - Treating the Customer Fairly Programme

Money Marketing Awards

Best Network and Support Services Provider Award
Best Adviser Training and Development Award