Chris Arbuthnott

HSBC Private Banking is a conservative investment manager that focuses on capital preservation through long-term investing by using the principles of diversification and strategic asset allocation. The firm's discretionary investment strategy follows a top-down approach. They look for higher returns while minimizing risk. Macro-economic analysis is used for their bond investment process. Equities are selected based on key trends and expected returns. Hedge funds are designed to follow absolute return strategies with the aim of increasing returns and lowering volatility.

Barclays-PB is an active manager which uses quantitative, structured and index management techniques. Funds are managed using risk and return strategies ranging from enhanced index to active strategies. The firm follows a quantitative approach to systematically control risk, aiming to achieve above-benchmark returns over the long-term. They invest in a variety of instruments including hedge funds, derivatives, foreign exchange, structured products and real estate funds.

SGKBB invests in global bonds and equities, seeking to maximize returns while actively controlling risk. They are a bottom-up global equity manager which emphasizes selecting growth companies where the valuation is not considered excessive relative to the markets. Their primary investment focus is on the UK. The firm offers mainly growth-oriented asset management products and manages a diversified portfolio of international securities including emerging markets.