Discretionary fund management continues to play a very important role in investment activity for many local authorities, and rightly so.

The dilemma at the heart of the fund manager and local authority relationship is that the fund manager can only add real value by investing in longer-term and more volatile assets that may conflict with the local authority’s requirements. Fund management is easy in bull markets and everyone enjoys the ride but, as we all know (but often forget), on Earth gravity is irresistible.

Arlingclose has proven fund management experience. We understand the risks that need to be taken to secure the returns you seek. We know the Prudential Code provides local authorities with wider opportunities that remain latent largely because custom and practice conspire to stifle initiative.

Harnessing the talents of the right investment partner for your authority is our key concern in a fund manager selection. Utilising the first-hand experience of our team, we aim to blend an appropriate management style and benchmark selection that delivers your desired risk and performance attributes.

At Arlingclose we do not conform to the status quo. Why? Because we know that our clients have aspirations beyond being simply the average.