As a public-law corporation, the Liechtenstein Institute of Professional Trustees and Fiduciaries exists by operation of law. It is responsible for safeguarding the honour, the reputation and the rights of trustees, as well as for supervising their duties.
The Liechtenstein Institute of Professional Trustees and Fiduciaries has existed in its present form since the issuance of the corresponding legal basis, the Professional Trustees Act (Treuhändergesetz – TrHG), in 1992. It is composed of all the trustees and trust companies in Liechtenstein licensed by the Financial Market Authority (FMA).
The governing bodies of the Liechtenstein Institute of Professional Trustees and Fiduciaries are:
- The Plenary Meeting
- The Board of Directors
- The Auditors
The disciplinary bodies are:
- The Professional Ethics Committee
- The Investigator
The management office is responsible for administration and functions as a point of contact for members and third parties.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is comprised of six members. The members of the Board of Directors are appointed by the Plenary Meeting. The term of office is three years. In the present period of mandate (2024 to 2027) the Board of Directors is comprised of the following members:
Ernst Blöchlinger, Dr.iur. Stefan Wenaweser, Dr. Thomas Zwiefelhofer, Mag.iur. Marion Kranz, Dr.iur. Peter Prast, MLaw David Meier Bild aufgenommen am 04.07.2024, FOTO & COPYRIGHT: DANIEL SCHWENDENER
| Chairman | Dr. iur. Stefan Wenaweser |
| Vice Chairman | Dr. iur. Peter Prast |
| Members of the Board of Directors |
Ernst Bloechlinger Mag. iur. Marion Kranz Dr. Thomas Zwiefelhofer MLaw David Meier |
Management office
| Managing Director | Susan Schneider-Koeder | +423 / 231 19 21 |
| Legal Professional | Ramona Vogt | +423 / 231 19 24 |
| Legal Professional | Bettina Weber | +423 / 231 19 25 |
| Legal Professional | Cornelia Rauch | +423 / 231 19 22 |
| Executive Admin | Karin M. Meier | +423 / 231 19 23 |
Liechtenstein Institute of Professional Trustees and Fiduciaries
Management Office
Drescheweg 1a
P.O. Box 814
FL – 9490 Vaduz
Phone +423 / 231 19 19
Fax +423 / 231 19 20