Five employees at Heritage International Fund Managers (HIFM) have recently gained professional qualifications.

Kevin Smith, a manager who has worked at HIFM for nearly 5 years has achieved the Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration along with Jenny Veillard, a senior fund administrator who has worked at HIFM for 2 years.

Fund accountants Karen Jamieson and Iain Walker have both successfully completed the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certificate. Karen has recently joined HIFM while Iain has worked for the business for 3 years. Sharlene Sarchet, assistant company secretary, has passed the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Association (ICSA) qualification.

Mark Huntley, Managing Director of Heritage International Fund Managers Limited commented:

“Kevin, Jenny, Karen, Iain and Sharlene have all worked extremely hard to achieve excellent results. HIFM strongly advocates professional development and it is pleasing to see so many employees undertaking studies. Having qualified staff of this calibre adds appreciably to the skills and expertise we offer which in turn enhances our overall fund services offering to clients.”

- January 12, 2011