Fund management services
Would you like to offer an investment fund without having to operate your own, regulatory-approved fund producer? With our fund management services, we handle all administrative and fiduciary tasks for you.
These are the fund management tasks we handle for you
Our comprehensive fund management services provide you a professional, regulatory-compliant solution for the entire fund life cycle. We support you as a reliable partner with everything ranging from fund launch, NAV calculation and reporting, to the exercise of voting rights. Our objective: to ease your workload so that you can focus on what really matters – on benefits for your clients and the implementation of your investment strategy.
Fund structuring, launch & product management
Fund structuring, launch & product management
We create a tailor-made foundation for your fund using our many years of expertise in the structuring and launch of funds. We support you from the initial idea through to regulatory approval, efficiently and with clearly defined processes. The optimal fund structure depends on your investor base and the asset class. Several alternatives may be suitable depending on the requirements, including a contractual investment fund, an investment company with variable capital (SICAV) or a limited partnership for collective investments (LPCI). The limited qualified investment fund (L-QIF) also enables an accelerated and flexible fund launch for qualified investors.
Fund accounting and valuation
Fund accounting and valuation
An exact and timely fund valuation strengthens the confidence of your investors. Our highly automated systems value the investments at market value on a daily basis and calculate the net asset value (NAV) in a timely manner. As at the end of the financial year, we prepare the regulatory-compliant financial statements and have them audited by an independent auditing firm. That is how we ensure transparency and security for your investors.
Investment controlling & risk management
Investment controlling & risk management
As the fund management company, we ensure investor protection by independently monitoring your fund’s investment guidelines. If contractual and/or regulatory investment restrictions are actively breached, we ensure that the fund’s assets remain protected from loss. As part of our risk management process, we ensure that the material risks associated with your investment strategy are identified, managed and disclosed. You benefit from automated controls, easily understandable reports and transparent governance – including the ongoing monitoring of all appointed asset managers.
Reporting, tax operations & compliance
Reporting, tax operations & compliance
We handle all reporting for your fund – from semi-annual and annual reports to regulatory requirements such as SNB reporting or PRIIP KID documentation. Our centralised data platform and efficient reporting tools ensure a seamless flow of information. In addition, we calculate tax key figures, prepare tax returns and reclaim withholding tax (tax at source). Our compliance team ensures that your fund meets the current regulatory requirements.
Exercising voting rights & class actions
Exercising voting rights & class actions
We advocate for your investors’ interests by exercising shareholder rights in accordance with rigorous corporate governance standards and ESG principles. Our transparent track record bolsters your credibility and creates added value. In addition, we actively participate in class actions to recover investment losses – so governance obligations can also contribute to value enhancement.
Additional services
Additional services
Every fund is unique – and so are our solutions. In addition to our core services, we offer you tailor-made additional services such as securities lending, repo/reverse repo transactions, ALM (asset liability management) support, as well as detailed risk and performance analyses. We aim to provide optimal support for your operational and strategic processes and offer you genuine added value through our expertise.
The specialists at Swisscanto Fund Management Company always provide us with the support we need, meeting our requirements both flexibly and reliably.
Stefano Montalbano, CFO of Bellevue Asset Management AG
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tasks does the fund management company perform and which remain with the fund sponsor?
Which tasks does the fund management company perform and which remain with the fund sponsor?
We handle the structured fund launch, fund accounting, investment controlling, risk management, reporting and ongoing operations. The fund sponsor is responsible for the investment strategy, investment decisions and market positioning – with a clear focus on the investment.
Who can benefit from fund management services?
Who can benefit from fund management services?
Fund management services are ideal for banks, asset managers, family offices, insurance companies, pension funds and pension foundations that would like to establish their own fund or make existing processes more efficient – without having to operate their own fund producer.
Which fund structures can Swisscanto Fund Management Company Ltd. establish?
Which fund structures can Swisscanto Fund Management Company Ltd. establish?
We support you with the structuring and launch of contractual investment funds, SICAVs, LPCIs and L-QIFs – customised to your target investors, asset class and specific requirements.