Richard Melton
About Richard Melton
Richard Melton is a Director at Vistra Cyprus with extensive experience in cross-border trust, fund, fiduciary, and tax matters. He has a background in establishing high-tech start-ups in Cyprus and holds multiple qualifications in international tax and trust management.
Work at Vistra
Richard Melton has served as a Director at Vistra in Cyprus since 2017. In this role, he supervises the development of new initiatives and solutions, particularly focusing on cross-border trust, fund, fiduciary, and tax matters. His responsibilities include advising clients on the local tax regime and facilitating the relocation and structuring of high-tech start-up companies to Cyprus.
Education and Expertise
Richard Melton holds several qualifications that enhance his expertise in the financial sector. He is currently pursuing the CISI Investment Advisory Diploma. He has earned a STEP Diploma in International Trust Management and an ICSA Certificate in Offshore Finance and Administration. Additionally, he studied International Tax at ADIT and achieved the status of International Affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation from 2014 to 2016.
Background
Richard Melton has a diverse professional background in fiduciary services. He established and managed a private client representative office in Marbella, Spain, during his tenure with a large multinational fiduciary business. Prior to his current role at Vistra, he worked at The Sovereign Group as Director of Business Development from 2001 to 2007 and returned to Cyprus to manage the Jordans Trust Company office in Nicosia after a secondment in Brazil.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Richard Melton has demonstrated a strong capability in business development. He built and managed a professional intermediary network in both Cyprus and Malta after establishing a new office in Cyprus in 2009. His efforts have contributed to the growth of the fiduciary sector in the region, particularly in relation to cross-border services.
Language Proficiency
Richard Melton possesses a professional working knowledge of Spanish, in addition to his native English. This language proficiency supports his ability to engage with a diverse client base and enhances his effectiveness in international business contexts.