Start-up investment managers

Many founders of start-up investment managers have little or no business and investment operations experience and therefore are unlikely to know exactly what is required to establish their business efficiently and keep it compliant with all of the relevant laws.

They may run around seeking advice from various service providers who may have a vested interest in the outcome they are recommending. Or they may seek advice from other start-ups who may not have set themselves up in the most efficient way.

Harbridge is a one-stop solution for most of the likely requirements for start-up investment managers which enables a more integrated implementation. In addition to arranging the set up of all required services, such as investment licences, insurance, etc, we are able to manage the selection and appointment of service provides, including fee negotiations and service level agreements.

We establish solid foundations for your business, so that it only requires basic maintenance after that to remain compliant and efficient, enabling you to focus on managing money.

The following list summarises the services available to start-up investment managers to get them from initial thoughts through to day one of managing money. A detailed explanation of the components of each of the services listed below can be explained during a meeting with Harbridge.

Strategic direction
AFS Licence applications and associated compliance framework, procedures and training
Service providers selection, appointment and management
Client and product legal documentation and offer documents
Business operations support
Investment operations support
Investment management systems and interfaces/support
Premises sourcing and fit out
On-going compliance, boundary spanning and strategic monitoring