Start-up investment managers
Most 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 of start-up investment management companies which enables a more integrated implementation. In addition to arranging the set up of all required services, such as premises, licences, insurance, etc, we are able to oversee the appointments and service level agreements to monitor external service providers, including prime brokers if required.
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 summaries the services available to start-up investment managers to get them from initial thoughts through to being ready on day one to manage money. A detailed explanation of the components of each of the services listed below can be explained during a meeting with Harbridge.
- Strategic performance
- Premises sourcing and fit out
- AFS Licence applications and associated procedural implementations
- Other compliance and regulatory requirements
- Client and product legal documentation and offer documents
- Service providers selection, appointment and management
- Business operations implementation, documentation and training
- Investment operations implementation, documentation and training
- Investment management systems selection and implementation
- Monthly or quarterly on-going compliance, boundary spanning and strategic monitoring