Design
your fund
Fully integrated, end-to-end solutions for fund creation with Luxembourg’s first Super ManCo.
Our Super ManCo* provides a comprehensive, one-stop shop solution for creating your own investment vehicle. From selecting the optimal legal structure to ensuring efficient day-to-day management, we guide you through every step required to launch a regulated investment vehicle. All with the same commitment to quality service that has been our hallmark for decades.
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THE FIRST SUPER MANCO IN LUXEMBOURG
As Luxembourg’s first Super ManCo, we were granted the AIFM license, the Chapter 15 Management Company license under the UCITS law and the extended licenses covering Discretionary Portfolio Management. Our platform combines governance, compliance and innovation, adapting dynamically to meet client needs and evolving regulatory demands.
“ Similar to the continued support and quality services we offer our clients, our talents choose to stay with us over the years due to our unwavering commitment to mutual growth and success. ”
Head Of Management Company Services
And Fund Engineering
OUR FUND SERVICES
Fund engineering & set up
We manage your fund project from end to end and assist you through all the legal, administrative, regulatory and operational steps required to launch your own investment vehicle.
Our services include drafting essential documents, coordinating with Luxembourg authorities (CSSF) for approval, and organizing the operational setup with all necessary partners.
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.
Governance
As an independent partner, we help ensure your fund operates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, while acting in investors’ best interests.
We provide your Board with robust governance support and custom monitoring solutions.
Investment management
Thanks to our 60+ 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.
Risk management & compliance
Integrated risk management is central to our services.
We provide you with an integrated risk, investment compliance and valuation services. 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
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.
Distribution support & fund registration
With in-depth knowledge of European regulations, our team offers end-to-end distribution support and acts as a single point of contact, assisting with reporting and market access across multiple jurisdictions.
Our seasoned 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.
UCITS or AIF ?
UCITS
The Undertakings for the Collective Investment of Transferable Securities (UCITS) is a regulatory framework of the European Commission that creates a harmonized regime throughout Europe for the management and sale of mutual funds. UCITS funds can be registered in Europe and sold to investors worldwide using unified regulatory and investor protection requirements. UCITS fund providers who meet the standards are exempt from national regulation in individual European countries.
As a fully-licensed UCITS Management Company in Luxembourg, we can support the launch and distribution of your UCITS funds with an operationally ready solution, complete with independent directors, risk management and designated persons/conducting officers.
CORE SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
- Dedicated Fund Project Team, who will become your…
- Dedicated Key Account Management Team
- Product structuring; White Labelling (one-stop-shop, legal, operational; administrative)
- Risk Management and Investment Compliance
ADDED VALUE ANCILLARY SERVICES
- PRIIPs production
- UCITS reporting
- Solvency II reporting
- FATCA/CRS reporting
- EMIR reporting
- MiFIR reporting
- Liquidity stress testing
- Directorship
- RC mandates
- CSSF Self-assessment questionnaire support
- Board/Shareholders Meetings
- Corporate Governance/Circular Resolutions
- Distribution Support – Fund Registration/Platform uploads
- Withholding tax reclaim
AIF
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is a European Union (EU) regulation that applies to Alternative Investment Funds (“AIF”). AIFs cover all non-UCITS funds, wherever domiciled, which are either managed within the EU or marketed to investors within the EU. The AIFMD sets standards for marketing around raising private capital, remuneration policies, risk monitoring and reporting, and overall accountability.
As an authorised Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) in Luxembourg, we can support the launch and distribution of AIFs with an operationally ready solution, complete with independent directors, risk management and designated persons/conducting officers.
CORE SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
- Dedicated Fund Project Team. who will become your…
- Dedicated Key Account Management Team
- Product structuring & White Labelling (one-stop-shop, legal, operational & administrative)
- Risk Management and Investment Compliance
ADDED VALUE ANCILLARY SERVICES
- PRIIPs production
- AIFMD reporting
- Solvency II reporting
- FATCA/CRS reporting
- EMIR reporting
- MiFIR reporting
- Liquidity stress testing
- Directorship
- RC mandates
- CSSF Self-assessment questionnaire support
- Board/Shareholders Meetings
- Corporate Governance/Circular Resolutions
- Distribution Support – Fund Registration/Platform uploads
- Withholding tax reclaim
Documents and policies
Sustainability related disclosures
The European Union has positioned itself as one of the leaders in sustainable finance by setting ambitious targets for the transition to more sustainable, resource-efficient, and low-carbon economic growth. Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR) is one of the pillars and drivers of this transition defining a regime under which financial products must comply with transparency rules toward end investors. For more information, please refer to the full regulation available on EUR-LEX.EUROPA.EU.
Our policies
Transparency on sustainability risk – SFDR / Article 3
Please refer to the description of integration of sustainability risk in our investment decision-making process as detailed in our SUSTAINABILITY RISK POLICY
Transparency of adverse sustainability impacts at entity level – SFDR / Article 4
No consideration of adverse impacts of investment decision on sustainability factors at entity level. Please refer to ADVERSE SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT
Transparency on remuneration policies in relation to the integration of sustainability risks – SFDR / Article 5
Please refer to our SUSTAINABILITY RISK POLICY and REMUNERATION POLICY
Funds managed by NS Partners Europe S.A
Transparency of the integration of sustainability risk – SFDR / Article 6
Please refer to our Funds List – fund prospectus
Transparency of adverse sustainability impacts at financial product level – SFDR / Article 7
Please refer to our Funds List – fund prospectus
Transparency of the promotion of environmental or social characteristics in pre-contractual disclosures – SFDR / Article 8
In addition to integrating sustainability risks in its investment decision process, this product may:
- promote environmental or social characteristics using sustainable factors and ESG ratings, or
- commit to a minimum percentage of sustainable investments with environmental or social objective,
- and/or commit to take into consideration Principal Adverse Impact indicators.
Transparency of sustainable investments in pre-contractual disclosures – SFDR / Article 9
This product has a sustainable investment objective and an expected high exposure to sustainable investments (meaning investments in an economic activity that contributes to an environmental or social objective, provided that investments do not significantly harm any environmental or social objective and that the investee companies follow good governance practices).
Transparency of the promotion of environmental or social characteristics and of sustainable investments on website – SFDR / Article 10
The details can be found on the specific page of the relevant sub-funds disclosing under SFDR / Article 8:
- InvestInvent Funds SICAV-SIF – InvestInvent Wind Energy Fund
- DGC – Franck Muller Luxury Fund – SFDR Website disclosures
- DGC – Swiss Excellence – SFDR Website disclosures
- DGC – Stock Selection – SFDR Website disclosures
- DGC – QIC GCC Equity Fund – SFDR Website disclosures
- Clean Transition RAIF – Carbon Zero First
- LA MANCHA RESOURCE FUND SCSp
- ALPCOT – Alpcot Equities
- ALPCOT – Alpcot Fixed Income
- Laicorn Fund – Asilo Argo Lux
As of today, NS Partners Europe S.A. does not manage funds under SFDR / Article 9.
Transparency of the promotion of environmental or social characteristics and of sustainable investments in periodic report – SFDR / Article 11
Please refer to our Funds List – annual report
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
The right tool and specialist know-how.
When expert craftsmanship delivers all you need for your fund.
One-stop-shop
Our turnkey solutions cover the complete legal, administrative, regulatory, and operational setup for regulated investment funds, including independent directorship when needed.
Your dedicated team
A designated team follows your project end-to-end, providing consistent, personalized support from launch through daily operations. This ensures you benefit from the best possible support on a day-to-day basis.
Uncompromising service quality
We go beyond standard services, offering a suite of complementary services and stable, long-standing teams that build strong, enduring relationships with our clients.
Comprehensive network
As an independent provider, we collaborate with a trusted network of tier one industry-leading custodians, administrators, and legal experts to deliver tailored solutions.
OUR PARTNERS
We provide ManCo services to a broad array of institutional partners investing in a wide variety of strategies.
MEET THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY UNIQUE
Paolo Faraone is Partner at NS Partners Group, member of the Group Executive Committee and Asset Allocation Committee, CEO & board member of NS Partners Europe fully licensed Luxembourg Management Company, with branches in Madrid and Milan.
Paolo Faraone is responsible for the Management Company business development, fund engineering and EU distribution, shaping the Company European strategy.
After beginning his career at Citigroup Dublin, he joined Vontobel Asset Management, where his responsibilities as director and executive manager included heading both client services and management company teams. He joined NS Partners in 2010.
Paolo holds a degree in Political Science from Università degli Studi di Pavia & Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, as well as the Global Senior Management Program from IE Business School & Chicago Booth School of Business.
Business partners come first and last. This is why it is of a paramount importance to offer them an end-to-end positive and enhancing experience.
Andrew Carter joined NS Partners in 2012 and is Conducting Officer and Head of the Project & Key Account Management team. He is responsible for fund set-up, ongoing account management, oversight of distribution, supervision of delegates and assisting in developing the fund engineering business.
Andrew holds a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management from Nottingham Business School (UK).
If a fund is structured properly, it will work like clockwork.
Girolamo Salice joined NS Partners Europe in 2014 and is Conducting Officer covering Portfolio Management. Prior to joining the Group, he worked at Nomura and at Unicredit Bank.
Girolamo holds a degree in Oriental Languages and Cultures from Venice University, a degree in Business Management from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University and a Master in International Finance Audit and Control organized by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and IFBL.
Treasure every encounter, for it will never recur.
Antoine Rousseaux joined NS Partners Europe in 2023 and is the Conducting Officer for Compliance since 2024.
Prior to joining the NS Partners, he worked at Kroll (Luxembourg) Management Company as Compliance Officer and at Kroll Advisory Luxembourg as Senior Vice President.
Antoine holds a Master degree in Finance, specialized in Capital Markets from INSEEC Grande Ecole Paris.
Jérémy Pobudejski joined NS Partners in 2022 and became Conducting Officer in charge of the Risk and Valuation in August 2023. Prior to joining the company he acted as Head of Risk Management for a third Management Company where he worked on UCITS and Alternative Funds.
He holds a Master in Market Finance from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Strasbourg.
Romuald Renault joined NS Partners Europe in 2014. As Head of Trading & Back Office, he is responsible for the trade execution process and the Middle-Back office activity for all investment funds as well as for all private mandates for which NS Partners Europe is investment manager.
Prior to joining NS Partners, Romuald worked 8 years at CACEIS Luxembourg as Front Office Solutions Assistant Team Manager.
Romuald holds a License degree in Economy & Company’s Management & a Master 1 degree in Management, Logistics & Strategy from Aix-Marseille University.
Bistra Docheva joined NS Partners in 2018 and is the Head of Human Resources and Executive Coordinator.
