Forward-thinking families
The combination of regulatory freedom, intergenerational horizons and pro-innovation attitudes can be a recipe for powerful investment results. One size definitely does not fit all, with investment decisions often sitting in a broader constellation of considerations relating to tax management, vehicle structuring, the activities of family-owned corporation(s), and ethical or philanthropic priorities.
We have worked with family offices to forge new paths in their investment portfolios, such as investing with environmental/social impact, exploring esoteric/new investment strategies and uncovering unfamiliar/emerging managers.
Supporting family offices’ needs
While bfinance has grown, we seek to provide family offices with the ‘best of both worlds’: the client-focus and innovation of a ‘small’ independently-owned firm, combined with the influence and perspective of a global institutional player. We aim to be there as and when you need us: the majority of family office clients use us for targeted support on a project basis (e.g. 8-12 weeks); long-term support is available where appropriate.
The most popular service for our family office clients has been manager research and selection: here, the bfinance process has helped these clients to research strategies, acquire market knowledge and uncover a broad range of solutions. Other key services for family offices include strategic portfolio design / strategic asset allocation, fee reviews, risk analytics, ESG advisory and operational due diligence.
Latest case studies
Strategic Asset Allocation and Whole-portfolio Design Review
The trustees of a Middle Eastern family office enlisted bfinance’s help to review the internal...
Risk Management Framework
This Middle Eastern family office engaged bfinance to design an inaugural risk-management...
ESG Emerging Markets Equity
This Nordic Family Office sought to identify a minimum of two active global emerging market equity...
Renewable Energy Infrastructure
The investor, a UK public pension fund, aimed to identify renewable energy-focused infrastructure...
What our clients say
The people at bfinance have an excellent overview of the market.
The good thing about bfinance is that they do not have a preference. They will find the best manager for you. It is an unbiased recommendation.
They were able to adapt their approach as we firmed up our requirements, and supported us all the way through the process. The final report has already proven invaluable as we review our strategic approach.
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