Investment solutions and OCIO services for institutional investors
Addressing common investment challenges
Balancing investor risks, returns and reputational requirements, has become an increasingly complex challenge. Investors need to be in a position to make efficient decisions. They therefore need access to the right expertise and resources. That’s why many investors are looking externally for strategic portfolio management advice, access to manager research and support with asset allocation and day-to-day operations.
Investors are using outsourced investment solutions to address a range of common challenges. These include cost pressures, operational inefficiencies, resource constraints, regulatory changes, manager sourcing, accessing private market opportunities, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into portfolios, and impact investing.
More and more investors are recognising the benefits of collaborating with external and unbiased financial service providers. However, some reservations and myths remain. These are addressed below.
Common myths about investment solutions and OCIO
Key considerations for institutional investors
- 1 Manage risk
- 2 Embed sustainability
- 3 Identify new opportunities
Three steps for optimising your investment process
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Review and adapt your governance frameworkIt is vital to keep your portfolio on track. If you need to improve your governance operating model, our investment solutions can provide the support you require, both now and in the future.
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Assess your portfolio against your future objectivesUnderstanding how investments are performing takes vigilance. Investors must also search for new opportunities in order to future-proof their portfolios. We can help you have confidence that your investment strategy reflects your risk, return and reputational requirements.
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Test your ability to adapt and respond to market movementsYou need to be in a position to rebalance your portfolio quickly and effectively if you are faced with market volatility. We can help you install optimised decision-making processes. These will ensure your portfolio is responsive and aligned to your outcome requirements.
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Solutions to help you achieve your investment goals
Many investors seek guidance and support with investment strategy design, manager research and strategic asset allocations. They also look for assistance with the day-to-day operations of their investment programmes. We call these services investment solutions. Investment solutions can also be referred to as outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) , delegated solutions, or fiduciary management solutions.
Our investment solutions offer a range of tools to help you solve your investment challenges. They provide the support of investment professionals, while still allowing you to maintain control over your investments. They will give you added confidence and can help reduce your workload.
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Governance and due diligence
Leverage our expertise to expand your governance capabilities and improve your due diligence processes. This will help you to identify optimum investment opportunities. -
Risk management
Be better prepared with our risk-management framework. This will help you navigate today’s most pressing risks and tomorrow’s potential hurdles. -
Investing sustainably
If you want to benefit from long-term investments that match your sustainability goals, we aim to help you make choices that will help to deliver true societal gains, alongside a good return potential. -
Manager research and sourcing
We can help you optimise your investment strategy by engaging our global research network and accessing some of the world’s best investment managers and ideas. -
Implementation services
We will gain an understanding of your goals and then work as an extension of your team. We’ll help you improve your investment governance, management and implementation. Contact us to find out more. -
Alternative investments
Gaining exposure to private assets or hedge funds can diversify a portfolio’s risk and return profile, while aiming to increase its capacity to deal with market volatility. Leverage our expertise in the field to boost your access to new opportunities.
Addressing complex investment challenges
Our outcome-orientated solutions bring a holistic perspective. They will allow you to focus on the things that matter most to you. Our breadth and depth of experience can help you build confidence in your strategic decisions as we act as your trusted adviser, aiming to help you succeed.
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