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(Overview and Features)

  • We provide services that combine the benefits of traditional private banking (e.g. a long-term client-centric approach) as well as global investment banking (advanced product development and risk management).

  • We carefully evaluate each client’s situation and deliver customized products and services that respond to their individual needs.

  • We leverage extensive international experience and a broad network to ensure the smooth operation of cross-border business.

  • We have the flexibility to offer a variety of investment solutions including private placement investment trusts, offshore funds, Segregated Account Management (SAM), and External Asset Management (EAM).

  • We focus on acting objectively and collaborate with third-parties if this is in the best interests of clients.

  • As an independent boutique investment house that does not belong to any major financial institution, we provide a personalised and unbiased service.

Management of Financial Products

Fusion of Private Banking and Investment Banking

Merit Demerit
Traditional Private Bank

Merit

  • Management is focused on the long-term
  • Client-centric philosophy
  • Flexible investment platform (tailor-made solutions)

Demerit

  • Risk management is unsophisticated
  • Tendency to only invest in traditional asset classes (stocks, bonds etc.) and on a long-only basis
  • Lack of expertise in derivatives
Global Investment Bank

Merit

  • Advanced risk management
  • Expertise in derivatives
  • Strong product research and structuring ability (funds, credit-linked notes, structured bonds etc.)

Demerit

  • Management must meet short-term targets
  • Short-term oriented investments
  • Little degree of flexibility for clients as banks must operate according to burdensome internal rules
Aristagora Advisors

Merit

Maximise the merits

Demerit

Minimise the demerits

Creation of Financial Products – Examples

Samples of Tailor-Made and Financial Products Suitable for Market Environment and Time

Currently Managing

  • R&T Excellentia Global FoF

    R&T Excellentia Global Fund of Funds (FoF)

    FoF established through a unique partnership with Swiss wealth management firm Dr. Blumer & Partner, one of Europe’s pioneers in the development and implementation of quantitative models in wealth management. The FoF is suited to wealthy investors who would like to gain exposure to overseas financial products and are seeking a medium level of risk/return. The FoF invests in a wide range of top-performing funds from all over the world through diversification in order to control risk and generate returns.

  • Arist Fund

    Arist Fund

    Anonymous partnership (Tokumei Kumiai) fund managed by Aristagora Advisors. The fund employs a similar fundamental strategy to the R&T Excellentia Global FoF. Through an original and unique selection process, the fund invests in high-performing funds that demonstrate a low correlation with one another. The result is a well-diversified high-performance portfolio.

  • Aristagora VC Israel Technology L.P.

    Aristagora Venture Capital (VC) Israel Technology L.P.

    Due to an increasing need in today’s globalized world for connecting Japanese companies with Israeli companies, in August 2020 the Aristagora VC Israel Technology L.P. was launched. The fund invests in Israel’s leading-edge technologies and has received significant capital investment from a major pension fund. The General Partners of the Fund are both Israel- and Japan-based and can leverage a wealth of experience, including numerous successful VC investments in Israel. The fund also discloses an extensive database of all start-up companies that applied through the selection process, and is expected to play a crucial role in connecting innovative Japanese companies with innovative Israeli companies. The fund welcomes ambitious, forward-looking investors to help build a future that benefits both markets.

  • Value Up Fund

    Value Up Fund

    Private Equity (PE) Fund that invests in corporations listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It targets companies that are yet to realized their growth potential due to financial difficulties. The fund supports these companies to rebuild or grow their business, increasing company value and benefitting investors. By doing so, we aim to contribute to the growth of the Japanese economy.

Currently being Created

  • Nagano Prefecture Regional Corporations Rebuilding Fund

    Nagano Prefecture Regional Corporations Rebuilding Fund

    The main purpose of this fund is to revitalize the economy of Nagano Prefecture. This fund makes long-term investments in small to medium size corporations, that play a key role in the vitality of the region. The fund will help these corporations rebuild their businesses. The investment targets are mainly mushroom factories, hot springs, and traditional Japanese Inns (Ryokan). We are creating this fund in cooperation with the Nagano JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives).

Our Network of Traditional Private Banks

We are uniquely placed in Japan to act as an independent asset manager while offering clients safekeeping of their assets at a select group of traditional Private Banks in Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Austria depending on each client’s personal requirements. Below is an introduction to some of our trusted partner Private Banks.

Bordier & Cie

Bordier & Cie

  • Leading Private Bank founded in 1844 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Run by the fifth generation of its founders with Managing Partners bearing unlimited liability for the bank's commitments
  • Traditional European client base with ambitions to expand services to Japanese clients
Banque Heritage

Banque Heritage

  • Family-controlled financial group established in 1986 as a family office and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Oversees CHF 5 billion of assets
  • Granted the Swiss Federal Banking License by the Swiss Federal Banking commission in 2004
Bank Frick

Bank Frick

  • Independent family-run bank founded in 1998 and headquartered in Balzers, Liechtenstein
  • Former Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1993-2001, Dr. Mario Frick, serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • One of the first banks to offer trading and custodian services for bitcoin and bitcoin cash cryptocurrencies
VP Bank

VP Bank

  • One of Liechtenstein's largest private banks founded in 1956
  • Subsidiary in Switzerland, Luxembourg, BVI, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other overseas subsidiaries
  • Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange
Neue Bank

Neue Bank

  • Established in 1992 as the 4th bank in Liechtenstein
  • Classic private bank for bespoke asset management services
  • Comprehensive, individual investment advice and asset management according to high quality standards