DATA PROTECTION NOTICE

NS Partners PRIVACY NOTICE : PRIVACY POLICY

NSP Group operates the https://nspgroup.com/ website (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”).

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We collect and use your personal data to the extent necessary in the framework of our activities and to achieve a high standard of personalized products and services.

We may collect various types of personal data about you, including:

  • identification information (e.g. name, ID card and passport numbers, nationality, place and date of birth, gender, photograph;
  • contact information (e.g. postal address and e-mail address, phone number);
  • family situation (e.g. marital status, number of children);
  • education and employment information (e.g. level of education, employment, employer’s name);
  • client or prospect status;
  • information related to your digital activities (eg. IP address, browsing activity, geolocation etc.);
  • data relating to your habits and preferences:
    • data from our interactions with you: your comments, suggestions and needs made online during phone conversations, your voice and image during our videoconferences, discussion through email, chat, chatbot, exchanges on our internet websites, apps, social media pages and your recent complaints/claims;
    • Connection and tracking data and such as cookies and trackers on our websites, our online services, and our social network pages.

We never ask for personal data related to your racial or ethnic origins, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data or data concerning your sex orientation, unless it is required through a legal obligation.

The data we use about you may either be directly provided by you or be obtained from the following sources in order to verify or enrich our databases:

  • publications/databases made available by official authorities (e.g. the official journal);
  • our corporate clients or service providers;
  • websites/social media pages containing information made public by you (e.g. your own website or social media);
  • databases made publicly available by third parties. For journalists, we do use your data registered in Cision database “Hors Antenne” (first name, name, email addresses, social network accounts, phone numbers, press contributions, job position, topic treated.

WHY AND ON WHICH BASIS DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

  1. To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations 
  2. To perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
  3. To fulfil our legitimate interest
  4. To respect your choice if we requested your consent for a specific processing

WHO DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA WITH?

In order to fulfill the aforementioned purposes, we only disclose your personal data to:

NS Partners entities;

Service providers which perform services on our behalf;

Independent agents, intermediaries or brokers banking and commercial partners, with which we have regular relationship;

Financial or judicial authorities, state agencies or public bodies, upon request and to the extent permitted by law;

Certain regulated professionals such as lawyers, notaries or auditors.

TRANSFERS OF PERSONAL DATA OUTSIDE THE EEA

In case of international transfers originating from the European Economic Area (EEA), where the European Commission has recognized a non-EEA country as providing an adequate level of data protection, your personal data may be transferred on this basis.

For transfers to non-EEA countries whose level of protection has not been recognized by the European Commission, we will either rely on a derogation applicable to the specific situation (e.g. if the transfer is necessary to perform our contract with you such as when making an international payment) or implement one of the following safeguards to ensure the protection of your personal data:

Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission;

Binding corporate rules 

To obtain a copy of these safeguards or details on where they are available, you can send a written request.

HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL DATA FOR?

We will retain your personal data for the longer of the period required in order to comply with applicable laws and regulations or another period with regard to our operational requirements, such as proper account maintenance, facilitating client relationship management, and responding to legal claims or regulatory requests. 

In any case, your data will be kept for the duration needed to achieve the purpose of the processing.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AND HOW CAN YOU EXERCISE THEM?

You have rights which allow you to exercise real control over your personal data and how we process them. In particular:

You can request access to your personal data

If you wish to have access to your personal data, we will provide you with a copy of the personal data you requested as well as information relating to their processing.

Your right of access may be limited in the cases foreseen by laws and regulations. This is the case with the regulation relating to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, which prohibits us from giving you direct access to your personal data processed for this purpose. In this case, you must exercise your right of access with the local Data protection supervisory authority, which will request the data from us.

You can ask for the correction of your personal data

Where you consider that your personal data are inaccurate or incomplete, you can request that such personal data be modified or completed accordingly. In some cases, supporting documentation may be required.

You can request the deletion of your personal data

If you wish, you may request the deletion of your personal data, to the extent permitted by law.

You can object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests

If you do not agree with a processing activity based on a legitimate interest, you can object to it, on grounds relating to your particular situation, by informing us precisely of the processing activity involved and the reasons for the objection. We will cease processing your personal data unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for doing so or it is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

You can object to the processing of your personal data for commercial prospecting purposes

You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data for commercial prospecting purposes, including profiling, insofar as it is linked to such prospecting.

You can suspend the use of your personal data 

If you question the accuracy of the personal data we use or object to the processing of your personal data, we will verify or review your request. You may request that we suspend the use of your personal data while we review your request.

You have rights against an automated decision

As a matter of principle, you have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing based on profiling or otherwise that has a legal effect or significantly affects you. However, we may automate such a decision if it is necessary for the entering into or performance of a contract with us, authorized by regulation or if you have given your consent.

In any event, you have the right to challenge the decision, express your views and request the intervention of a competent person to review the decision.

You can withdraw your consent

If you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data, you can withdraw this consent at any time.

You can request the portability of part of your personal data

You may request a copy of the personal data that you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you may request that we transmit this copy to a third party.

How to file a complaint with the local data protection supervisory authority

In addition to the rights mentioned above, you may lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, which is usually the one in your place of residence.

HOW CAN YOU KEEP UP WITH CHANGES TO THIS DATA PROTECTION NOTICE?

In a world of constant technological changes, we may need to regularly update this Data Protection Notice.

We invite you to review the latest version of this notice online and we will inform you of any material changes through our website or through our other usual communication channels.

HOW TO CONTACT US?

If you have any questions about the processing of your data in this device, you can contact us by sending us your request by email to the following address: informatique@nspgroup.com

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Antonio Mira
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Antonio Mira joined NS Partners in 2006 as Group Chief Financial Officer. He heads the corporate functions and is involved in coordinating and implementing the decisions of the Executive Committee.
An experienced bank auditor, Antonio started his career in 1995 with Arthur Andersen, where he worked for some 7 years before joining Ernst & Young in 2002 as a Senior Manager.
Antonio is a Swiss chartered accountant and a Business graduate of Lausanne University (HEC).

The challenge is to have the right agenda to orient the business, its transformation and the appropriate use of data.

Sébastien Poiret
DEPUTY HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Sébastien Poiret joined NS Partners in 2008 and manages funds of hedge funds and private client mandates. He also oversees the development of the Group’s offices in Mauritius.

Prior to joining NS Partners, he served as a Trader, Head of Manager research and Portfolio Manager in the USA and Switzerland for a single hedge fund (1998-2004) and for Optimal (2004-2008), Grupo Santander’s fund-of-hedge funds operations.

Sébastien holds a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Finance from the ESPEME Business School (EDHEC Group) and an MBA in Finance and Economics from the Institute of Business Administration, both in Nice.

It’s all about finding the right balance between making money, capital preservation and liquidity.

Abir Oreibi
BOARD DIRECTOR

Abir Oreibi joined the Board of the NS Partners Group in 2018, where she brings her truly international perspective and rich experience.
Among many other ventures, Abir set up Alibaba.com’s first European office. After living and working in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok and London, she now lives in Geneva, where she is CEO of Lift Events, an organization that identifies technology trends, their business and social impact through the organization of events and open innovation programs. Issues related to the challenges and opportunities created by new technologies as well as the strategic responses from organizations are at the heart of Lift’s activities.
Abir holds a BA in Political Sciences from the University of Geneva. She is an investor, and member of advisory and innovation boards.

Nothing great is created by following the herd. Whoever has heard of Alexander the Average?

Romain Pidoux, CAIA

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Romain Pidoux joined NS Partners in 2011 and heads the Group’s Risk Management.
He started his financial career in 2005 as Head of Quantitative Analysis for a Swiss Family Office, selecting funds and managing portfolio allocation. In 2008, he switched to the alternative world and joined Peak Partners as hedge funds analyst.
He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and holds a Master’s degree in international relations from the Graduate Institute of International Studies at Geneva University.

If you want peace, prepare for war. The same goes with risk management.

OUR FUND SERVICES Fund Engineering & Set Up

We coordinate your fund project from end to end and assist you through all the legal, administrative, regulatory and operational steps required to launch a Luxembourg investment fund.

We assist you with constitutive documents drafting (articles of incorporation and prospectus), the investment management, advisory and distribution agreements, the central administration, custodian bank and domiciliation service agreements, the risk management process, as well as the internal investment guidelines. We organise the operational setup and help you select all the providers and partners you need.

We advise you, file the constitutive documents of your fund and liaise with Luxembourg authorities (CSSF) until approval.

INTERESTED ABOUT OUR FUND ENGINEERING & SETUP SERVICES?

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INTERESTED ABOUT OUR FUND ENGINEERING & SETUP SERVICES?

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OUR FUND SERVICES Distribution support & Fund registration

The marketing of your fund is an essential factor of your success. Yet, distributing funds, both within and beyond Europe, can be a daunting task for investment managers, who struggle to meet their various reporting requirements.

Our seasoned and multi-lingual team masters the intricacies of European regulatory constraints and acts as a single point of contact with the various service providers.

Thanks to our total independence and close relationships with service providers, we offer impartial advice and help you obtain competitive prices. Naturally, our service is tailored to your specific distribution requirements.

We also assist you in devising and implementing your distribution strategy and introduce you to our network of distribution specialists in Europe.

INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Distribution support & Fund registration?

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INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Distribution support & Fund registration?

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OUR FUND SERVICES Independent Directorship

Under new UCITS V and AIFMD directives, the role of the Independent Director has become more important and is now considered a profession in its own right.

Indeed, your fund’s Board should ensure that high standards of corporate governance are applied at all times and have a good professional standing, appropriate experience, act fairly and independently in investors’ best interests and operate with due care and diligence in the performance of their duties. Additionally, the Board should ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and with the fund’s constitutional documents.

Our panel of independent directors are all seasoned fund professionals with over 20 years’ experience in the asset management industry. They also cover a wide range of professional skills and backgrounds, including administration, regulatory, operations, legal, tax, portfolio management and risk management functions.

INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Independent directorship?

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INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Independent directorship?

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OUR FUND SERVICES Risk Management & Compliance

Risk management is in our DNA.

We provide you with an integrated risk and investment compliance management service. Being an integral part of our IT infrastructure, our risk systems guarantee an effective assessment and management of financial risks. They include a full range of risk indicators adapted to the risk profile, the asset class, as well as each fund’s investment strategy.

Based on the best market practices and compliant with ALFI and ESMA guidelines, our risk management services include:

  • Appraisal and monitoring of portfolio risk
  • Regulatory risk and investment compliance (including asset eligibility)
  • Periodic monitoring of asset evolution for UCITS and AIF vehicles
  • Independent NAV supervision
  • Production of customized risk management reports
  • Historical VaR, parametric VaR and Montecarlo simulation

INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Risk Management & Compliance?

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INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Risk Management & Compliance?

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OUR FUND SERVICES Investment Management

Thanks to our 55 years’ experience in managing conventional and alternative investment funds, we have acquired a unique expertise in asset management.

And because we focus on multi-manager funds, we have developed a strong and disciplined manager selection process that allows us to find and monitor the best Investment Managers if needed.

INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Investment Management?

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INTERESTED ABOUT OUR Investment Management?

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