Our alternative investments business

  • Our business

We access leading alternative investment managers from around the world and combine them in robust investment portfoliosOur multi-manager business provides access to a range of global hedge funds on either a standalone basis or in mixed portfolios engineered to maximise performance and manage risk.

Operating globally and with significant resources, the business is in a strong position to access sought after capacity with many of the best performing strategies on behalf of its investors.

Separately, AHL, an industry leading quantitative investment manager, operates independently and is an integral part of our client offering. Founded in 1987, AHL has established itself as a world leader in systematic trading strategies, with an enviable track record supported by its strong commitment to ongoing research and development.

Meeting investor needs

Drawing on extensive investment expertise, our structuring experts develop a wide range of investment products designed to meet a broad spectrum of investment needs:

Performance

Through careful financial engineering, portfolios can be designed to optimise their return potential for a defined level of risk.

Security

Using sophisticated statistical tools we test the likely performance of all our portfolios in a 'worst case' scenario and adjust them accordingly to mitigate against loss. Furthermore, our product structuring experts can design solutions that provide additional security, such as a capital guarantee.

Risk control

Risk management lies at the heart of our business, overseen by an independent risk management function that is supported by institutional quality governance and enhanced control over invested assets through managed accounts.

Potential Investors should note that alternative investments can involved significant risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested, and the value of an investment may go down as well as up. Additionally, we recommend that you consult your bank, investment adviser and/or tax adviser.