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| DIRECTORS | Manucer Lorenzo Alexander David |
| Giacomo Marco Bernasconi | |
| Michael Gent Cain Jr | |
| Stefano Lupi (Appointed 18 March 2024, Resigned 10 May 2024) | |
| Patrizio Romano Manzuoli |
| REGISTERED OFFICE | 35 Ballards Lane |
| London | |
| N3 1XW | |
| United Kingdom |
| COMPANY NUMBER | 12912696 (England and Wales) |
| AUDITOR | DTL Auditors Limited |
| Statutory Auditor | |
| 5th Floor, North Side | |
| 7-10 Chandos Street | |
| Cavendish Square | |
| London | |
| W1G 9DQ | |
| United Kingdom |
The directors present their Strategic Report for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.
REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS
The company was incorporated on 29 September 2020. The firm is authorised and regulated with the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), registration no. 936901, with approval effective 1 April 2021. Trading for the company commenced July 2021. The company mad a profit after tax of £8,176 for the year ending 31 December 2024 (2023 : £2,808)
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company is regulated as a MIFID investment management firm by the FCA. As a regulated entity the Company is required to comply with regulatory requirements. This includes ongoing capital and liquidity requirements and regular reporting in relation to this is required by the FCA. The Directors consider the Company to hold/have sufficient capital and liquidity for current and expected future requirements.
The Company monitors capital and liquidity requirements on an ongoing basis and provides returns, as required, to the FCA.
At present, the Directors consider the Company to be adequately capitalised.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The board of directors monitors the financial risks of the Company and has a responsibility of ensuring effective risk management and control. To this end, the board believe that there is no cause for concern to the company.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
This is the fourth year of trading and future performance depends on success of the business plan. For the year ending 31 December 2024, the Directors expect the firm to continue to grow the number of clients, assets and revenue.
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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Michael Gent Cain Jr
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The directors present their annual report on the affairs of the company, together with the financial statements and auditors’ report, for the financial year ended 31 December 2024.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS
Turnover for the financial year amounted to £314,442 (2023: £340,282). The company earned a profit after taxation totalling £9,491 (2023: £2,808).
The net current asset position of the company as at the financial year end amounted to £298,544 (2023: net current asset £289,148).
The net asset position of the company as at the financial year end amounted to £150,858 (2023: net asset £141,367).
DIRECTORS
The directors, who served during the financial year and to the date of this report except as noted, were as follows:
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(Appointed 18 March 2024, Resigned 10 May 2024) |
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AUDITOR
Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:
* So far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditor is unaware; and
* The director has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a director in order to make himself/herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditor is aware of that information.
DTL Auditors Limited have expressed their willingness to continue in office as auditor and appropriate arrangements have been put in place for them to be deemed reappointed as auditors in the absence of an Annual General Meeting.
Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on its behalf by:
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Michael Gent Cain Jr
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The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law), including FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland”. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that financial period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
* Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
* Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
* State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
* Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Report on the audit of the financial statements
We have audited the financial statements of Swix Family Office UK Limited (the "Company") for the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023, which comprise the Profit and Loss Account, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows, and Notes to the Financial Statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
. give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the period then ended;
. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
· have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the director's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
· the information given in the Strategic Report and Directors' Report for the financial period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
. the Strategic Report and Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
· adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
· the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
· certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
· we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities [set out on page 4], the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below:
We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We designed audit procedures to respond to the risk, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
We focussed on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and UK tax legislation. Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation, enquiries with management and enquiries of legal counsel. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it.
As in all our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls by testing journal entries and evaluating whether there was evidence of management bias which represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
We gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We designed audit procedures to respond to the risk, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
We focussed on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and UK tax legislation. Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation, enquiries with management and enquiries of legal counsel. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it.
As in all our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls by testing journal entries and evaluating whether there was evidence of management bias which represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the FRC’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
For and on behalf of
Statutory Auditor
7-10 Chandos Street
Cavendish Square
London
W1G 9DQ
United Kingdom
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| Interest receivable and similar income | 3 |
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| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | ||
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| Tangible assets | 9 |
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| Debtors | 10 |
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| Cash at bank and in hand | 11 |
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| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 12 | (
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| Net current assets | 298,544 | 289,148 | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 301,405 | 291,914 | ||
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| Net assets | 150,858 | 141,367 | ||
| Capital and reserves | 14 | |||
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| Total shareholders' funds | 150,858 | 141,367 |
The financial statements of Swix Family Office UK Limited (registered number:
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| Acquisitions of tangible assets | (544) | (930) | |
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| Interest paid | 0 | (1,500) | |
| Interest received | 170 | 0 | |
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The principal accounting policies are summarised below. They have all been applied consistently throughout the financial year and to the preceding financial year, unless otherwise stated.
Swix Family Office UK Limited (the Company) is a private company, limited by shares, incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006 and is registered in England and Wales. The address of the company's registered office is 35 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1XW, United Kingdom.
The principal activities are set out in the Strategic Report.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value, and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued by the Financial Reporting Council and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling which is the functional currency of the Company and rounded to the nearest £.
The company recognises revenue when:
- The amount of revenue can be reliable and measured;
- It is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and
- Specific criteria have been met for each of the company's activities.
Short term benefits
The company provides a range of benefits to employees, including annual bonuses arrangements, paid holiday arrangements and defined contribution pension plans.
Short term benefits, including holiday pay and other similar non-monetary benefits, are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received.
Defined contribution schemes
The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations. The contributions are recognised as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than land and properties under construction over their estimated useful lives as follows:
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The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
The company as lessee
Assets, other than those measured at fair value, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each Balance Sheet date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account as described below.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Turnover is wholly attributable to the principal activity of the company and arises solely within the United Kingdom.
An analysis of the company's turnover is as follows:
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Profit before taxation is stated after charging/(crediting):
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An analysis of the auditor's remuneration is as follows:
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| Fees payable to the company’s auditor and its associates for the audit of the company's annual financial statements: | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
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There was no remuneration to the auditors for other assurance services, advisory or other non-audit services for this entity in the current or prior financial year.
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Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
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The tax assessed for the year is the same as (2023: higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK:
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| Profit before taxation | 11,281 | 3,508 | |
| Tax on profit at standard UK corporation tax rate of 25% (2023: 19%) |
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| Capital allowances in excess of depreciation | (136) | (111) | |
| Temporary difference due to deferred tax | 0 | 547 | |
| Marginal relief | (2,024) | 0 | |
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| Total tax charge for year | 1,790 | 700 |
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| At 31 December 2023 | 2,766 | 2,766 |
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| Called-up share capital presented as equity | 100,000 | 100,000 |
Commitments
Total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
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The operating lease relates to the rental of the company's office.
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The company has availed of the exemption provided in FRS 102 Section 33 Related Party Disclosures not to disclose transactions entered into with fellow group companies that are wholly owned within the group of companies of which the company is a wholly owned member.
The company's immediate parent and ultimate parent company is Swix Family Office SA, incorporated in Switzerland. Swix Family Office SA is the parent of both the largest and the smallest groups of undertakings for which group accounts are prepared and these financial statements are available upon request from Piazza Indipendenza 1, Lugano 6900, Switzerland.