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Bridging Traditional Finance & Web3 Innovation.
Expert Guidance by Metabase58.
At the Metabase group
We specialise in governance, compliance, and corporate services tailored for the dynamic worlds of investment funds and digital assets.
The Metabase group is a leader in corporate services for investment funds and crypto ventures, providing tailored solutions to businesses operating at the forefront of finance and technology.
From entity formation to AML compliance and strategic directorships, we help investment funds and crypto projects thrive in the Cayman Islands and beyond.
Our team combines local expertise with a global perspective and our expertise lies in simplifying complexity, ensuring your operations are compliant, efficient, and ready for the future.
The Metabase58 difference
What sets us apart?
We understand the fast-moving crypto landscape and the regulatory environment governing investment funds and we collaborate with fund administrators, law firms, and tech teams to provide seamless, tailored solutions that keep you ahead of the curve.
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CIMA-licensed expertise
We operate under a certified framework, delivering trusted services to fund managers, crypto pioneers, and service providers.
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Deep industry insight
With decades of experience in financial services and Web3, we provide a holistic approach to support your growing needs.
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Tailored solutions
From your emerging Web3 project or an established investment fund, we craft services to meet your specific needs.
Experts in Finance, Compliance, and Crypto Innovation
Meet the Metabase58 Team
Management
Paul Parker
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & DIRECTOR
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Paul is head of the Corporate practice at Alexanders. With over twenty years’ experience Paul’s expertise encompasses corporate and finance transactions. Before moving to the Cayman Islands to join Maples and Calder, Paul practiced as a solicitor in London at Ashursts.
Paul has a diverse legal background and advises clients on general commercial and corporate matters, investment funds, general and structured finance, trusts, stock exchange listings and bespoke transactions in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry.
In addition to being a Certified Bitcoin Professional pursuant to the Crypto Currency Certification Consortium, Paul has a Certificate from the London School of Economics in Cryptocurrency and Disruption.
He is admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales (not currently practicing) and is admitted as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands where he currently heads the corporate practice group of a Cayman corporate law firm.
Paul holds a Bachelor of Law Degree and Master of Philosophy degree from Queen’s University of Belfast and is also a member of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland.
With a keen interest in the Fintech industry, Paul is a Certified Bitcoin Professional having completed the Crypto Currency Certification Consortium and a Certificate in Cryptocurrency and Disruption from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Frank Balderamos
CHAIRMAN
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Frank is a seasoned executive in multiple industries, with particular expertise in corporate governance, accounting, portfolio management and compliance. As a qualified accountant, registered investment advisor, and accredited director, along with holding a LLM: Master’s Degree in International Finance Law and Regulation, Frank puts over 25 years of management and consulting experience to good use for his clients.
Frank has worked for brand name global firms (EY, Barclays and MetLife) as well as family offices, start-ups, asset managers and not-for-profits, operating at a senior level, managing diverse staff across the globe, and making decisions regarding millions of dollars in investments and projects. Frank has advised investment funds, and other companies, on all phases of operations and life-span, including: formation, strategic planning, operations, capital raising, budgeting, portfolio construction, compliance, regulatory affairs, re-organization, and liquidation.
Frank is experienced in all major investment strategies and works with clients around the world, including North America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. Frank is committed to the mission of Mastic Management and has a passion for helping clients achieve their goals.
Petrina Moore
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Native to the Cayman Islands, Petrina holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and gained valuable work experience at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida before she returned home to work at the Emergency Room at the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority.
Taking an interesting spin, Petrina later transitioned into the financial services industry in 2011 as a Legal Secretary in the Structured Finance team at the then Maples and Calder. As a natural in the field Petrina solidified her skills by obtaining her Paralegal Diploma in February 2014 and was promoted as paralegal. Petrina’s consistent demonstration of her in-depth understanding of the team’s practice and functions suited Petrina for the role of Senior Paralegal where she managed and lead a team of four paralegals before she moved across to another top tier firm where she is maintains the role Senior Paralegal on their finance and corporate team.
Petrina is an Accredited Director through the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada and she is a member of the Cayman Islands Directorship Association (“CIDA”) which further supports her wealth of experience.
Operations
Nik Tatarkin
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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Nik is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience leading globally focused organizations, with emphasis on the global mining/metals and natural resource sectors. For 16 years in the role of President, Nik headed the operating arm of Wheaton Precious Metals (ticker: WPM), the world’s leading precious metals streaming company with market capitalization in excess of $20 billion, listed in NYSE, LSE, TSE. Nik oversaw several core business lines at Wheaton: metal sales, contract compliance, financial reporting, metals markets research, mining operations, corporate social responsibility. He played an active role in numerous high value M&A transactions, negotiated complex commercial agreements with external stakeholders, implemented innovative process & systems projects, developed new leaders, built long-lasting relationships. Nik is known for seeing the big picture, anticipating risks, identifying opportunities and engaging people to move forward. As the current Chair of the Board at Wheaton Precious Metals International, Nik now oversees all governance activities of the main operating subsidiary of Wheaton.
Since 2016 Nik served as the Chair of Inclusion Cayman, a non-profit focused on improving lives of people with disabilities in the Cayman Islands. He is the father of a child born with a developmental disability and a staunch believer of the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. He is also an Honorary member of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman. Nik is a CFA charter holder, and is based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Derek O’Toole
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
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Derek is a finance executive with experience in the digital asset, media and broader technology sectors.
A chartered accountant with 20 years of experience, Derek specializes in strategic finance, with extensive experience in capital markets, M&A and strategic planning. Derek's recent roles include head of strategic finance for a late stage Crypto FinTech Company and as CFO of a high growth financial media company and now he is focused on helping early and growth stage companies execute their scaling strategies.
Vashti Ramgeet
MANAGER, CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION
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Vashti is a dynamic Caymanian with a passion for corporate excellence. She launched her career as a Trainee Corporate Administrator soon after completing high school in 2008. Over the years her commitment has since ascended to the role of Senior Corporate Administrator at another highly regarded Cayman firm. With extensive experience in corporate management and compliance, Vashti has previously lead two teams with precision and insight, driving best practices and operational success. Her career trajectory is a testament to her resilience, commitment, and expertise in navigating the complexities of the corporate environment.
Fun Fact: In her free time Vashti is doing outdoor and adventurous activities and she enjoys sharing her community spirit with her daughter by engaging with charity organisations and events.
Accounting Services
Leena Banerji
MARKETING ASSISTANT
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With a diverse background spanning business operations and healthcare, I bring a unique blend of skills and experience. My professional journey includes managing operations and marketing for a boutique advisory firm in the technology and digital asset sectors, where I currently oversee marketing outreach, event coordination, and CRM management. While I previously worked as a Registered Nurse, providing comprehensive nursing care and coordinating interdisciplinary teams in various settings including hospice and intensive care, I am not currently practicing in this role. My past healthcare experience, however, has equipped me with strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and client management abilities that complement my current responsibilities. Earlier in my career, I also gained experience in the financial sector as a Loan Officer Marketing Specialist. Cayman and most recently, Finance Manager - Domains, at Nasdaq-listed Tucows Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Barry’s expertise spans financial planning, strategic analysis, and accounting operations, making him a valuable asset in ensuring financial clarity and supporting growth in public and private sectors.
Moritz Heiden
HEAD OF TECH SERVICES
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With a career spanning fintech, web3, and systematic investment
management, Moritz is a trusted advisor and innovator in blockchain and quantitative finance. He actively advises web3 projects and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), focusing on technical implementation
and tokenomics, while consulting crypto trading companies on systematic strategies and infrastructure for both centralized and decentralized
venues.
As co-founder of Takahē Capital, Moritz has built an innovative
systematic investment firm specializing in high-octane trend-following strategies across derivatives markets. His expertise spans programming,
implementation, trading, and fundraising.
Previously, as Head of Digital Innovation at Real Vision, a financial media firm founded by Raoul Pal, Moritz led the company’s tokenization and web3 roadmap and artificial intelligence projects. He also served as Chief
Technology Officer at Exponential Asset Management, one of the largest crypto funds of hedge funds, where he led the development of its
platforms and streamlined operational processes.
Earlier in his career, Moritz was Head of Research at Munich Re
Investment Partners, designing institutional investment solutions, and contributed to Scalable Capital, one of Europe’s largest robo-advisors, advancing algorithmic trading strategies.
Moritz is also an active researcher and lecturer at the University of
Augsburg, where he teaches Innovation in (De)Centralized Finance. His lectures focus on data-driven analysis of financial innovations, covering topics such as blockchain, fintech, cloud computing, behavioral economics, digital identity, and the impact of automation and social
media on financial markets.Moritz holds a PhD in Statistics from Augsburg University, where his
thesis focused on "Asymmetry and Nonlinearity in Forecasting
Multivariate Stock Market Volatility", and a Master of Mathematical
Finance from the University of Konstanz. He is a published author in leading journals, with research in volatility forecasting, cryptocurrency markets, and retail investor behavior. His work has been presented at prestigious conferences, including the American Economic Association, the International Symposium on Forecasting, and the London Business School Blockchain Society.
Independent Directors
Jeffrey Goddard
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Jeffrey Goddard specializes in the provision of governance and corporate services to investment funds and management companies. Previously, he was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs in New York and the Cayman Islands where he worked for nine years in various progressive investor relations, operations, client onboarding, and product development roles within Goldman’s hedge fund administration business. He then served as a Vice President at State Street Alternative Investment Solutions in New York and the Cayman Islands in the capacity of Vice President of Business Strategy. Jeffrey also served as Country Managing Director of a leading global corporate services firm for 6 years.
Prior to working in the financial services industry, He worked with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism for four years, where he gained a solid understanding of destination marketing, stakeholder management, product development and strategic planning.
He is an Accredited Director with the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) of Canada, a Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) licensed Professional Director, a member of the Cayman Islands Directors Association (CIDA), and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charter holder. Jeffrey is a co-founder and previous executive committee member of the CAIA Cayman Islands chapter. He holds a B.Sc. (Hon) in Computer Science from Florida Institute of Technology in the USA, an MBA from the Manchester Business School in the UK and a post-graduate certificate in International Management from McGill University in Canada.
Ceretta Harvey
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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As a transactional attorney, Ceretta’s practice is concerned with investment funds, web3, blockchain and crypto.
With over 20 years of work experience in the legal financial services industry, Ceretta’s insight is from the public policy and legislative perspective paired with the hands-on experience of the private sector. Ceretta’s unique perspective enables her to support clients with legal strategies aligning their goals with the evolving requirements of her niche practice.
Ceretta holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Oxford Brookes University with Commendation grade and a Bachelor of Law Degree with a First Class Honours from University of Essex where she finished top two of her cohort. Adding to her legal depth, Ceretta is a qualified Mediator and as an Accredited Director (Acc. Dir) through the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada, she is a member of the Cayman Islands Directors’ Association (“CIDA”), and she is approved and recognized as a professional director by the Cayman Islands Monetary Association (“CIMA”). Ceretta continues to stay abreast in the digital space while being an active member of several blockchain and crypto associations both locally and internationally.
Alex Lynford
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Alex is a finance specialist and an experienced board director. He has served on, and headed up, audit and risk, compliance & governance, and nominations & remunerations committees. He is presently serving as director on Cayman Islands investment funds and as the independent chairman of the largest non-food retailer in Mauritius. He is also the director of a London-based regulated commercial finance brokerage which he established in 2013.
After gaining a languages degree at the University of Leeds in the UK, Alex worked with the business community in Vilnius for the George Soros Open Society, then for Petroecuador in Quito and for Ford in Cartagena, Colombia. He then worked for fifteen years as a manager and director in corporate and commercial lending divisions of NatWest, National Australia Bank and Santander in London. As such Alex is well versed in developing and analysing credit and investment proposals across a wide spectrum of industries.
He is an advocate for greater financial awareness for businesses and consumers. His guidebook How Banks Work was published in 2015 and he is a regional board member and local school mentor for Young Enterprise in London. Alex is a Registered Professional Director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and is approved by the FCA in the UK.
Keith Nicholson
ACCOUNTANT
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Alex is a finance specialist and an experienced board director. He has served on, and headed up, audit and risk, compliance & governance, and nominations & remunerations committees. He is presently serving as director on Cayman Islands investment funds and as the independent chairman of the largest non-food retailer in Mauritius. He is also the director of a London-based regulated commercial finance brokerage which he established in 2013.
After gaining a languages degree at the University of Leeds in the UK, Alex worked with the business community in Vilnius for the George Soros Open Society, then for Petroecuador in Quito and for Ford in Cartagena, Colombia. He then worked for fifteen years as a manager and director in corporate and commercial lending divisions of NatWest, National Australia Bank and Santander in London. As such Alex is well versed in developing and analysing credit and investment proposals across a wide spectrum of industries.
He is an advocate for greater financial awareness for businesses and consumers. His guidebook How Banks Work was published in 2015 and he is a regional board member and local school mentor for Young Enterprise in London. Alex is a Registered Professional Director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and is approved by the FCA in the UK.
Barry Daly
ACCOUNTANT
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Barry is a seasoned finance professional from Ireland with a proven track record in financial leadership roles across international markets. Barry holds an ACCA qualification and brings a wealth of experience from roles in diverse industries and jurisdictions. His Cayman career includes positions such as Accounting Manager at Real Vision in the Cayman Islands, Senior Accounting Manager at UNR Corp.,
Cayman and most recently, Finance Manager - Domains, at Nasdaq-listed Tucows Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Barry’s expertise spans financial planning, strategic analysis, and accounting operations, making him a valuable asset in ensuring financial clarity and supporting growth in public and private sectors.
Lee Anne Bacina
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Lee-Anne is a distinguished director and legal professional with extensive
experience in regulatory compliance and governance. She has honed her
expertise at leading global law firms, including McMillan LLP in Toronto,
Canada and Herbert Smith Freehills in Sydney, Australia, in addition to a
secondment at the Ontario Securities Commission.
A former Beaverbrook Scholar, Lee-Anne earned her law degree from the
University of New Brunswick, where she excelled academically. She also
holds an Honours degree in Philosophy from Saint Mary's University,
which has further shaped her strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
As a director, Lee-Anne combines her legal acumen with strong
leadership capabilities to provide effective governance and oversight,
driving organizational growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Dual-qualified as a solicitor in both Canada and Australia, Lee-Anne
offers a unique global perspective to the boards she serves.
Although new to the blockchain space in a professional capacity, Lee-
Anne has been a long time follower of developments in blockchain from
its early days.After gaining a languages degree at the University of Leeds in the UK, Alex worked with the business community in Vilnius for the George Soros Open Society, then for Petroecuador in Quito and for Ford in Cartagena, Colombia. He then worked for fifteen years as a manager and director in corporate and commercial lending divisions of NatWest, National Australia Bank and Santander in London. As such Alex is well versed in developing and analysing credit and investment proposals across a wide spectrum of industries.
He is an advocate for greater financial awareness for businesses and consumers. His guidebook How Banks Work was published in 2015 and he is a regional board member and local school mentor for Young Enterprise in London. Alex is a Registered Professional Director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and is approved by the FCA in the UK.
Compliance
Heather Forrest
SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICERR
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Heather Forrest is an accomplished compliance professional with over 20 years of experience in anti-money laundering (AML), financial investigations, and regulatory enforcement. She has built a career specializing in financial crime prevention, policy development, and high-level AML enforcement, working with both public and private sector Institutions. Heather's previous role as the Enforcement Lead at the Cayman Attorneys Regulation Authority (CARA), saw Heather oversee AML enforcement operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and international best practices. Heather has a proven track record of managing complex AML cases, leading successful investigation teams and collaborating with domestic and international regulatory bodies to combat financial crime.
Dusica Parker
COMPLIANCE
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Expert Solutions
Why Choose Metabase58?
Metabase58 understands both the innovative, fast-paced world of Web3 and the rigor and compliance needs of traditional finance/investment funds
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Expertise in Investment Fund Management
We are investment fund specialists, working with fund managers to ensure compliance, efficient structuring, and governance excellence.
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We are experts in Finance and Web3
From directorships, accounting and token launches to DAO governance, our digital asset experts will provide actionable insights to help your projects scale responsibly.
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We offer a global perspective
Independence and transparency are at the heart of what we do.
Our services
Our Tailored Services
Metabase58 delivers tailored services designed to meet the specific needs of investment funds and crypto projects.
Here's how we support your success:
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Accounting & Financial Services
From multi-sig and treasury management frameworks to precise accounting and strategic development consulting, we help funds and crypto ventures operate efficiently and transparently.
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Directorships Services
Our independent directors bring decades of experience in fund governance and crypto project oversight, ensuring your board operates strategically and responsibly.
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AML & Compliance Services
We handle the setup and ongoing management of investment funds and crypto-related entities in the Cayman Islands, ensuring compliance with CIMA regulations and best practices.
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Token & DAO Governance, Design & Implementation
Consultation on token generating events, including market analysis and technical oversights. Customize governance models and ongoing community support.
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Advisory Services
On demand consultation with a team of industry experts, with extensive experience in the field.
Strategic Solutions for Your Growth
Watch Our Approach in Action
Discover how our expertise empowers investment funds and crypto ventures. Watch the video below to learn more!
Leading in Governance and Compliance
Thought Leadership
The Metabase Group is at the forefront of governance and compliance for investment funds and crypto projects. Our team contributes thought leadership on critical topics such as:
Best practices for fund structuring in the Cayman Islands
Governance frameworks for token issuances and DAOs
Managing regulatory challenges in the crypto sector
We help you navigate the complexities of these industries with practical, actionable insights backed by real-world experience.
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