Absolute Return Partners

• ARP was established in 2002
• We are a London based independent partnership controlled by 10 partners;
• We manage $225 million in proprietary multi-manager & single manager products as well as bespoke portfolios;
• We have established a powerful global network of corporate partners and advisers providing us with substantial resources;
• We focus on non-correlated alternative investment strategies with high barriers to entry in niche markets;
• We serve a diverse client base which includes institutional investors, wealth managers, family offices and private investors;
• We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the UK.
  

Mission Statement.

Integrity

We always aim for the highest of standards in everything we do. We expect it from ourselves and we expect it from the people we work with.

Commitment

Our commitment is to our clients first and foremost. Their interests always come first and their needs drive our business forward.

Transparency

We think of our clients as business partners. We involve them in the decisions we make, and we share with them all aspects of our business affairs.  

Creativity

We are constantly on the outlook for performance-enhancing solutions. Our clients expect creativity from us and we do our very best to deliver.

Business Principles.

Independence

We are structured as a private partnership, established by a group of individuals from leading investment banks. The idea is to create an organisation entirely dedicated to our clients. We provide creative, yet conservative, risk management and investment solutions.

Best of Breed

With the emergence of the hedge fund industry, there has been a considerable migration of talent from large investment management firms to small boutique firms. This dispersion has complicated the investment process; however, ARP has the experience and knowledge to guide the client to the best managers, and our independence ensures access to the broadest range possible.

Transparency

Within the financial services industry, it is perfectly normal for investment managers to rebate a share of their fees to advisors. As per our Transparency Principle, all such rebates are passed directly to our clients. We do not make a single penny from the managers we select. This policy not only eliminates a serious conflict of interest; it also significantly reduces the cost to our clients.

Diversification

We diversify across many asset classes. This is a critical part of our investment approach which helps delivering consistent, predictable returns. Our performance is also a result of a disciplined asset allocation approach, using strategic as well as tactical asset allocation; the focus being on strategic asset allocation.

Flexibility

Our clients are all different, whether in terms of risk profile, tax situation or otherwise, and we create bespoke solutions, tailored to match their specific needs.

Absolute Return Partners Funds List

• The Global Equity Alpha Fund