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Investment advisory services
Our range of services can fit together as part of a tailored solution, or function independently to fit our clients’ needs
A unique approach to investment advisory
At bfinance, we bring a distinctive approach to investment advisory, leveraging our extensive experience in manager search and selection. Our team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds in portfolio management, research, academia, and consultancy, providing you with interdisciplinary insights.
Our Core Principles:
Investment advisory solutions for a diverse range of clients:
We are dedicated to delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients and their stakeholders, including pensioners, universities, charities, businesses, families, and nations. Our custom-tailored investment advisory services cater to pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, sovereign funds, and insurers globally, empowering investors with flexibility and specialist expertise.
Pension Funds
We serve a diverse range of pension funds worldwide, offering solutions for both defined benefit and defined contribution portfolios.
Insurers
In today's lower-rate environment, we focus on providing best-in-class asset management expertise to insurance companies.
Endowments & Foundations
We understand the unique challenges faced by university endowments and charitable foundations.
Family Offices
Our flexible service offerings are tailored to meet the specific needs of single and multi-family offices.
Wealth Managers
In an increasingly competitive market, we assist wealth managers in enhancing their product offerings and capabilities.
Sovereign Funds
We support state and official institutions, including central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and government pension funds.
Sharia Investors
Our team collaborates with Sharia investors globally, serving clients in the Middle East, South-East Asia, and Australia.
Is your portfolio prepared for today's complex financial markets?
Are you prepared to navigate the dynamic complexities of today's financial markets? Institutional investors currently grapple with an unparalleled set of challenges in financial markets and macroeconomic conditions.
Asset owners encounter substantial obstacles on their journey to achieve investment objectives, requiring adept handling of an unprecedented risk climate. The diverse range of accessible asset classes requires specialised expertise, particularly in private market and alternative investments. Sustainable and impact investing landscapes are evolving, and regulations are constantly changing.
Achieve your investment objectives with our customised solutions:
Tailored Approach:
We provide custom solutions for different investors with varied priorities and needs.
Resilience and Opportunity:
Our advisory services help you assess future scenarios and identify attractive opportunities while mitigating risks.
Selecting the Right Partners:
We assist in choosing asset managers that align with your portfolio's unique requirements and target exposures.
Future-Proofing Investment Strategies:
In an ever-changing landscape, we help you review and refine your investment strategies for continued success.
Leading in Sustainability:
Stay ahead with innovative ESG strategies and monitoring, tailored to your evolving beliefs and policies.
Maximizing Value:
Our benchmarking and cost analysis help you achieve savings without compromising on your strategic goals.
Our recent work
Investment advisory service case studies
Manager Research Case Studies
Global ESG Equity
The asset owner, a Nordic private pension plan, was seeking one global ESG equity manager to complement their existing global equity allocation. The investor was open to all management and...
Operational Due Diligence, Venture Capital
The internal investment team of a large UK insurance company was looking to make an allocation to a venture capital fund and required a detailed ODD review to support the Investment Committee in...
Portfolio & Manager Review
A UK pension fund appointed bfinance to support them in the review and potential reconfiguration of its active global equity and multi-asset credit portfolios.
Global Impact Equity
The investor was looking to upgrade their sustainable ESG offering to a stronger impact proposition which could demonstrate positive impact contributions across multiple sustainable development...
Global Shariah Equity
The client, a Middle Eastern insurance company, was seeking Shariah-compliant active global equity solutions, to be be managed in a segregated account structure (‘Discretionary Portfolio Management’...
European Equity
The client, a prominent Italian private pension investor, was seeking at least one pan-European equity manager to complement their existing European equity allocation.
Currency Overlay
This Canadian investor was seeking to manage their non-CAD exposures through a dynamic (non-passive) currency overlay, with an emphasis on risk management as opposed to 'currency alpha'.
Equity Portfolio Review and Global Value Equity Search
The investor, a European public pension fund, was keen to conduct a review of their international equity portfolio, which included a roster of external active and passive managers.
Award-Winning Investment Advisory Services
Get in touch to receive tailored financial advice from an award-winning investment advisory company.
What our clients say
One strength is clearly the quality of the work. The research they do and the due diligence on managers are quite comprehensive.
Working with bfinance is key for us to reach as many managers as we could. We are not able to do this due diligence on our own.
They can reach every manager in the market. They have capabilities of doing such a deep dive on each manager, it is impossible for an organisation like us to do it on our own.
How can we help you?
Connect with one of our investment specialists today and let us know how we can help.
Investment advisory FAQs
An investment advisor is a licensed professional or firm that provides expert advice on investments, assisting clients in making informed decisions to grow and protect their wealth. They may work independently, as part of a financial advisory firm, or within a financial institution like a bank or brokerage.
An investment advisory service provides professional guidance to institutions on the management and optimisation of an investment portfolio. Advisors are engaged in assessing financial goals, risk tolerance, and emphasising strategies for clients to aim for long-term investment objectives. These advisory services often include portfolio design and management, asset allocation, and ESG integration.
Accordingly, investment advisors understand the clientele's investment goals, risk appetite, and investment timeline. Next, they analyse market trends, conduct thorough research, and propose customised strategies. The advisors also provide ongoing support with market fluctuations and the ever-changing needs of the client. Communication and periodic reporting ensure transparency and gain trust.
The financial advisor provides comprehensive financial planning services like retirement planning, budgeting, tax strategies, and estate planning, whereas an investment advisor takes on the role of managing investment portfolios, advising on asset allocation, and on matters related to securities and investment products. Both are meant to enhance one's financial results, but their focus areas differ significantly.
Our latest investment advisory insights
Properties of Performance: What Has Set Real Estate Fund 'Winners' Apart?
With an eye on recent difficulties in real estate portfolios, we ask: what has separated high-performing real estate managers from their weaker counterparts? And should investors consider adjusting approaches to strategy and manager...
