Channel Capital Cayman is an independent directorship service provider to global hedge and private equity funds and investment vehicles domiciled in the Cayman Islands. This expertise is available to help investment funds develop and improve their performance, and to help to strengthen governance. Our services are tailored to the needs of each board, and we provide oversight and related support services to help boards become more effective.
Our team of directors offers a comprehensive and objective service that covers the entire life cycle of a fund, from pre-launch to maturity. We provide an independent, experienced perspective to boards, offering strategic guidance while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including anti-money laundering, tax transparency and other governance complexities.
Our approach is one of partnership where we aim to be responsive and flexible in order to bring value to our client relationships beyond a traditional governance role.
We can fulfil a variety of roles and functions including:
Independent directors for hedge funds, private equity funds, infrastructure funds, other investment holding companies and special purpose vehicles
Advisory board and committee member services
AML Officers
FATCA / CRS Officers
Assistance with economic substance requirements.
With an unerring focus on fiduciary duty, we oversee the management of investor funds while striving to provide additional value for the fund managers and sponsors we work with. By sharing our knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry insights and best practices, our clients receive reliable assistance and the necessary support to maintain focus on their core business.
Our directors are highly experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to the table. They understand the complexities associated with the management of funds and the expectations of investors and regulators, having spent decades of collective experience serving on fund boards.
Mark leads Channel Capital’s Cayman Islands office, providing fund governance and related services to offshore investment funds. He has served as a fund director for Cayman Islands and other offshore investment funds covering a wide range of hedge, private equity and infrastructure strategies as well as bespoke special purpose vehicles since 2008 and has been living in the Cayman Islands since 2005.
Mark is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants, the Cayman Islands Directors Association and the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Economics, both from the University of Queensland.
Mark leads Channel Capital’s Cayman Islands office, providing fund governance and related services to offshore investment funds. He has served as a fund director for Cayman Islands and other offshore investment funds covering a wide range of hedge, private equity and infrastructure strategies as well as bespoke special purpose vehicles since 2008 and has been living in the Cayman Islands since 2005.
Mark is a Chartered Accountant, a member of the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants, the Cayman Islands Directors Association and the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Economics, both from the University of Queensland.
Martin has been providing fund governance and related services to a variety of offshore investment funds since 2010.
Prior to joining Channel Capital Group in April 2023, Martin worked for the Maples Group where he served as an independent director for Cayman Islands and other offshore investment funds covering a wide range of hedge, private equity and infrastructure strategies. Martin was a Fiduciary Fund Manager from 2010 to 2017 at BNY Mellon Fund Management (Cayman) Limited where he provided fiduciary services as well as administration services to a large portfolio of Cayman unit trusts, hedge funds and funds of funds. Prior to that, Martin was a senior client accountant at CIBC Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Limited after working as a senior tax consultant at KPMG Argentina from 2003 through 2007.
Martin graduated from Buenos Aires University as a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration from the International College of the Cayman Islands. He is a CFA charterholder, a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner and a Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) by the European Federation of Financial Fund Analysts Societies (“EFFAS”). Martin is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”), the Cayman Islands Directors’ association and the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (“CIIPA”). Martin is also fluent in Spanish.
Martin has been providing fund governance and related services to a variety of offshore investment funds since 2010.
Prior to joining Channel Capital Group in April 2023, Martin worked for the Maples Group where he served as an independent director for Cayman Islands and other offshore investment funds covering a wide range of hedge, private equity and infrastructure strategies. Martin was a Fiduciary Fund Manager from 2010 to 2017 at BNY Mellon Fund Management (Cayman) Limited where he provided fiduciary services as well as administration services to a large portfolio of Cayman unit trusts, hedge funds and funds of funds. Prior to that, Martin was a senior client accountant at CIBC Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Limited after working as a senior tax consultant at KPMG Argentina from 2003 through 2007.
Martin graduated from Buenos Aires University as a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master of Business Administration from the International College of the Cayman Islands. He is a CFA charterholder, a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner and a Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) by the European Federation of Financial Fund Analysts Societies (“EFFAS”). Martin is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”), the Cayman Islands Directors’ association and the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (“CIIPA”). Martin is also fluent in Spanish.
Paul Skinner is a seasoned industry professional with over two decades of experience in financial services, specializing in fund administration, audit, and regulatory matters. He brings extensive knowledge, deep understanding of the financial landscape, leadership experience, and a true passion for supporting clients and building relationships.
Prior to assuming his current role with Channel Capital Group, Paul held the position of Global Head of Fund of Hedge Funds at MUFG Investor Services, formerly UBS Fund Services, a leading fund administration firm with $1 trillion in AUA. There, he oversaw the Fund of Hedge Fund business line, managing a portfolio of over 400 funds across 80 relationships and leading a team of over 240 employees across the globe. He was also integral in product development, policies and procedures, staffing, and relationship management with many of the top 10 managers in the industry. Prior to his tenure at MUFG, Paul worked with BNY Mellon Fund Administration in the Cayman Islands and spent three years in audit and business advisory services with Deloitte in Canada.
Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and later qualified as a Canadian Chartered Accountant. He also holds an Accredited Director designation from the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada. Paul is a citizen and permanent resident of the Cayman Islands, residing there since 2005.
Paul Skinner is a seasoned industry professional with over two decades of experience in financial services, specializing in fund administration, audit, and regulatory matters. He brings extensive knowledge, deep understanding of the financial landscape, leadership experience, and a true passion for supporting clients and building relationships.
Prior to assuming his current role with Channel Capital Group, Paul held the position of Global Head of Fund of Hedge Funds at MUFG Investor Services, formerly UBS Fund Services, a leading fund administration firm with $1 trillion in AUA. There, he oversaw the Fund of Hedge Fund business line, managing a portfolio of over 400 funds across 80 relationships and leading a team of over 240 employees across the globe. He was also integral in product development, policies and procedures, staffing, and relationship management with many of the top 10 managers in the industry. Prior to his tenure at MUFG, Paul worked with BNY Mellon Fund Administration in the Cayman Islands and spent three years in audit and business advisory services with Deloitte in Canada.
Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and later qualified as a Canadian Chartered Accountant. He also holds an Accredited Director designation from the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada. Paul is a citizen and permanent resident of the Cayman Islands, residing there since 2005.
Katherine is a legally trained, financial services professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the funds management industry. For nearly three decades, Katherine has forged a strong track record in building and positioning investment management businesses for growth, maintaining accountability and developing quality client relationships. She was the former Head of Marketing and Client Services for Suncorp Investment Management Limited from 2004-2008, after which she occupied a similar role with Solaris Investment Management Limited from 2008 until co-founding Channel in 2013.
Katherine holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Bond University.
Katherine is a legally trained, financial services professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the funds management industry. For nearly three decades, Katherine has forged a strong track record in building and positioning investment management businesses for growth, maintaining accountability and developing quality client relationships. She was the former Head of Marketing and Client Services for Suncorp Investment Management Limited from 2004-2008, after which she occupied a similar role with Solaris Investment Management Limited from 2008 until co-founding Channel in 2013.
Katherine holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Bond University.
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Channel Capital is a multi-partner asset management business dedicated to building and supporting a unique group of investment managers worldwide. Channel provides a range of services including incubation, operations, distribution, marketing and responsible entity services to nine investment management firms with associated assets of A$35 billion as of December, 31, 2023.
Founded in 2013 in Australia, it now has offices in 6 global cities, 74 staff and 11 global partners. Channel Capital was built on the values of integrity, trust, and client care and has a history of delivering exceptional results for manager partners and building longstanding client relationships.
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