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Trustee services across all asset classes and industries

As a trustee with fiduciary licences in all key jurisdictions, we safeguard the interests of your investors with impartiality and professionalism. By serving as a reliable bridge between issuers and noteholders, we support your ongoing compliance requirements and facilitate effective processes throughout the life of each transaction.

We can assist with the structuring of bond and loan transactions which require or would benefit from a fiduciary. For example, in the Americas, we offer market-leading services in Argentina, Peru and Uruguay. In the Netherlands, we provide a wide range of Stichting-related services. We also act as security trustee in the UK and Ireland, as well as in Malaysia and Dubai, where we have extensive experience working on Shari’ah compliant securities issues. Whatever your fiduciary needs, our local experts provide country-specific services to support transactional compliance.


Trustee services

Bond/note trustee
Safeguards the interests of both the issuer and the bondholders, supporting regulatory compliance and decisive communication throughout debt issuance transactions.

Debt transactions are complex and multi-jurisdictional, creating challenges around regulatory compliance, document management and investor communication. Issuers and investors face risks from delayed approvals, unclear processes and potential conflicts of interest.

As bond/note trustee, we act as an independent fiduciary on behalf of investors during debt issuance, creating a reliable bridge between issuers and bondholders. We help issuers meet contractual obligations such as covenant compliance, timely payments and accurate reporting, and hold security on behalf of bondholders. In the event of default, we coordinate enforcement actions and protect bondholder rights.

Bond/noteholder representative
Manages consents, approvals and communications on behalf of bondholders as outlined in transaction documents, maintaining transparency and compliance.

Bondholders often face challenges in managing approvals and maintaining transparency during debt transactions, especially when changes or decisions arise during the life of the bond. As bond/noteholder representative, we focus on advocacy and consent management for bondholders. We coordinate approvals for amendments, waivers or restructurings, and facilitate communication between bondholders and issuers.

With deep expertise in structured finance and robust systems for efficient consent management and reporting, we support you with smooth communication, rapid turnaround on approvals and impartial representation, reducing administrative burden and safeguarding bondholder rights.

Fiduciary services (Latam)
Establish and manage local trust structures (fideicomisos) in Latin America, supporting collateral, cash flow, real estate, estates and securities held in trust.

Cross-border transactions in Latin America often involve complex legal frameworks, regulatory hurdles and operational risks. Our fiduciary services in Latin America are centred around creating and administering trust structures—known locally as fideicomisos—to manage assets securely and transparently. These trusts can hold collateral for financing, oversee cash flows, manage real estate projects and safeguard estates or securities.

We provide expertise in structuring and managing guarantee trusts, escrow accounts and project finance trusts, maintaining compliance with local regulations and reducing your administrative burden throughout the lifecycle of the trust.

Security trustee
Holds and administers security or collateral in trust for secured parties, providing support for proper maintenance, enforcement and coordination throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Secured cross-border transactions must adhere to strict and complex compliance requirements. Without a dedicated security trustee, parties risk delays, unclear enforcement processes and exposure to regulatory breaches.

As security trustee, we act as an independent party that centralises collateral management for lenders or noteholders. Under the security deed or trust agreement, we safeguard assets such as shares, real estate and receivables, maintaining them in accordance with transaction terms. Our services include monitoring security, processing releases or substitutions and enforcing rights in case of default.

Share trustee
Holds the legal title to shares under a declaration of trust, acting in line with trust terms to protect beneficial owners and support complex transaction structures.

Share trustee arrangements are common in structured finance, joint ventures and cross-border transactions where confidentiality, regulatory compliance and deal security are critical. Appointing a professional trustee reduces the risk of delays, mismanagement and exposure to compliance breaches.

As a share trustee, we act as an independent party holding the legal titles to shares on behalf of beneficial owners, as specified in the declaration of trust. We provide support to confirm that voting rights, dividend flows and share transfers are executed according to the trust deed, creating impartial oversight and safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.


Why choose TMF Group?

Global reach and local expertise

With trustee services and presence in over 20 jurisdictions, our expert teams have a deep understanding of local regulations and global standards.

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Impartiality and regulatory assurance

We act as an independent trustee for your capital markets transactions, facilitating effective communication and decision-making while safeguarding neutrality and compliance.

Efficiency and tailored solutions

As a share trustee, we act as a reliable bridge between all parties, providing rapid onboarding services and supporting ongoing compliance throughout the life of each transaction.


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Estithmar Holding

TMF Group has been appointed to provide SPV and trustee services for Estithmar Holding’s QAR3.4 billion Sukuk issuance in Qatar, supporting a landmark Islamic finance transaction for a globally active Qatari group.



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