Alternative Investment 2019

www.wealthandfinance-news.com 4 Wealth & Finance International - Alternative Investment Awards 2019 MFM Mirante Fund Management SA In 2003, MFM Mirante Fund Management’s story began when the firm established its first public fund, MFM Global Convertible Bonds. In 2005, a second fund was launched, investing in European Equities through behavioural finance. In 2008, MFM Convertible Bonds Opportunities was launched, the fund concentrates on undervalued yield convertible bonds and other opportunities along the convertibles bond curve. MFM Mirante Fund Management received the Lipper prize for the best convertible fund in 2009 on the basis of combined performance between 2006 and 2008, one of the most difficult periods for the financial markets. A second Lipper prize was awarded in 2013 for the Company’s capacity to generate a constant performance in variable market environments. In 2014, MFM decided to diversify its activities with the launch of the MFM Global Thematic Long/ Short fund, the Sub-Fund intends to achieve capital appreciation with a controlled level of risk by primarily offering an exposure to undervalued or overvalued equities and equity related securities of companies worldwide, with a multi-thematic long/ short equity strategy. It invests in growing themes by buying companies globally. This fund won the UCITS Hedge Awards 2019. In 2016, three asset allocations funds (MFM Adagio/ MFM Andante/ MFM Allegro) were launched to address the need of private clients. The objective of these funds is to target global risk reduction through an effective diversification across the various asset classes considered (Fixed-income, Equity, Alternative Investment and commodity, Real Estate). The strategic allocation seeks an optimal balance between the expected risk and return over the long term according to a defined risk budget which is monitored continuously. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland with one branch office in Zurich, MFM Mirante Fund Management is an independent asset management firm. We profile the firm and explore how it came to win not one but two of our prestigious Alternative Investment Awards for 2019. Best Independent Asset Management Company 2019 – Switzerland & Best Fixed Income Debt Security Fund (Since Inception): MFM Global Convertible Bonds Recently, the Company decided to offer its expertise in sustainable and emerging corporate bonds through the MFM Global Sustainable Bonds fund. This fund gives investors exposure to so called green bonds. The assets raised by governments and corporates through these green bonds destined solely for investments in ESG projects (environmental, social and governance). These projects and their outcome are monitored by independent organizations such as the ICMA which has established the leading framework globally for issuance of green, social and sustainable bonds. As an independent asset manager MFM Mirante Fund Management offers real added value, drawing on its experience of the financial markets to provide clients with more than just return on investment, but also a knowledgeable partner in the financial space. Thanks to this experience, alongside the management of public funds MFM Mirante Fund Management also offers tailor-made solutions to institutional clients designed to meet their needs. These include bespoke solutions based on the analysis of investors’ risk profiles and yield targets. As a result, clients can rest assured that when they work with this dynamic company they will benefit from excellent service catering to their precise needs from an experienced team and solutions that meet their exact requirements, providing them with the returns they expect. Looking to the future, MFM Mirante Fund Management’s goal is to develop and maintain long-term relationships based on cooperation and transparency. This will remain the firm’s core focus as it looks towards a bright and prosperous future filled with exciting new opportunities. Website: http://www.mirante.ch MFMMirante Fund Management SA “MFMMirante FundManagement offers tailor- made solutions to institutional clients. These include bespoke solutions based on the analysis of investors’ risk profiles and yield targets.” Joe Mirante, Founder – CEO - Head of convertible bonds