Safety & allocation diligence.
Direct answers on custody, conflicts, liquidity, leverage, valuation, and reporting—what institutional allocators verify before they delegate responsibility.
Allocator questions
Direct answers. No ambiguity.
The questions institutions ask before they delegate responsibility.
What is your minimum relationship size? +
Our work is bespoke and capacity constrained. We typically engage when the mandate justifies institutional research, governance, and reporting.
Do you custody client assets? +
Custody is held with qualified third-party partners where applicable. We focus on governance, allocation, diligence, and execution oversight.
How do you manage conflicts of interest? +
We operate under a documented conflicts policy with transparent reporting. Any potential conflict is disclosed and recorded before action.
How often do you review portfolios? +
At minimum quarterly, plus event-driven reviews during market stress, liquidity events, or mandate changes.
What leverage can be used, and who approves it? +
Any leverage policy is mandate-specific and pre-approved in writing with limits, monitoring, and escalation triggers. We do not introduce leverage without explicit governance sign-off.
How do you handle liquidity and gates in alternatives? +
We model liquidity coverage against liabilities, then size private and less-liquid sleeves with pacing discipline. Where gates/lockups exist, we document terms and stress-test redemption scenarios.
How are private assets valued? +
Valuation follows instrument-specific methodologies (comparables, discounted cashflows, or third-party marks where available). We track changes, assumptions, and any valuation uncertainty explicitly in reporting.
Do you use side letters or preferential terms? +
Where applicable, we negotiate terms that align with the mandate (fees, reporting, liquidity, key-man protections). All material terms are summarized in the committee pack before execution.
What is your counterparty and custody due diligence process? +
We review segregation, controls, financial stability, operational processes, and legal terms. We also monitor counterparties continuously for adverse changes.
Can you provide sample reporting before onboarding? +
Yes. We can share a sample outline for holdings/exposures, liquidity ladders, and decision memos so your team can validate format before engagement.
If you need a due diligence pack (mandate template, reporting samples, and governance outline), request a briefing and we’ll route you to the appropriate desk.
Private partnership
Begin your legacy strategy.
Share your objectives, constraints, and timeline. A senior strategist will respond with a tailored engagement outline—no generic product shelf.
- Dedicated strategist assigned within 48 hours of onboarding
- 24/7 secure client portal · statements, confirmations, messaging
- Global office network coordinating tax, custody, and legal interfaces