Working with
pension funds

bfinance works with an extremely diverse range of pension funds all around the world: public and corporate, defined benefit and defined contribution, with portfolios ranging from less than a billion US dollars to well over 100 billion. When it comes to delivering better investment outcomes for current and future pensioners, there is no ‘one size fits all’. Tell us about your current pension fund investment portfolio challenge: see what we could do for you.

Pension fund investment decisions that matter

The global pension fund industry has changed dramatically since we started supporting schemes more than two decades ago. So have the challenges facing pension investment managers and trustees upon whom members rely to deliver results that will enable them to retire with financial security.

Investment decisions that affect returns, risks and costs have never been more crucial to members—especially where schemes may lack the risk-sharing and sponsor protections of the classic defined benefit model. Pension fund managers must navigate a more complex investment landscape, deal with new challenges and drive innovation.

Supporting the needs of pension fund teams

Pension schemes represent more than 50% of bfinance’s client base. Each client in this area has a unique combination of regulatory restraints, liabilities, governance structures and internal resources. bfinance’s services have been designed to work around your needs, providing the maximum flexibility to access the precise support you want—when you want it.

Pension fund investment services

We pride ourselves on innovating for our pension fund clients.

  • Innovative solutions for pension funds
    Many of our core services, including strategic portfolio design, fee reviews, and ESG and impact investment advisory, began as ad-hoc advisory projects to address new or persistent challenges that pension fund investment leaders were bringing to our attention.
  • Manager research and selection
    The most popular service area for this client segment remains manager research and selection, where pension fund managers continue to take advantage of exceptional flexibility to customise RFPs, source new solutions and overcome the constraints of ‘buy-lists’.
  • Strategic asset allocation and risk analytics
    We help pension funds optimise their portfolios through strategic asset allocation and risk analytics, ensuring a well-balanced and resilient investment approach.
  • Operational due diligence
    An increasing number of pension fund clients are leveraging our expertise in operational due diligence, providing pension fund clients with deeper insights into investment operations and governance.

We help identify appropriate asset managers

bfinance provides an innovative approach that puts investors in the driving seat of a successful pension fund manager research process. We work closely with you to understand your investment objectives to help us determine the right pension fund managers and pension fund investment strategies that align with your specific goals, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements. Whether seeking to diversify portfolios, or align with ESG objectives, our team works closely with pension fund managers to tailor solutions that meet your unique needs.

Why Work With Us?

  • Control: We work as an extension of your team, providing the specialist expertise and resources needed to help pension funds navigate complex investment challenges while maintaining full oversight.
  • Customisation: No two pension funds are the same. We tailor our research and advice to align with your specific objectives and in-house team's capabilities.
  • Clarity: We believe in transparency, offering clear communication and full visibility to support strong governance and decision-making for pension funds.

Pension fund case studies

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This Canadian pension fund already had considerable experience in the Chinese equity market, with...

A prominent public sector pension fund sought support in conducting a thorough ODD assessment of...

The superannuation fund wanted to review the management fees they were paying for investment...

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