N inherited a significant amount of wealth from her father when he died. The assets had been held in trusts and the Trustees had appointed a series of friends and colleagues in the Middle East as investment managers.

She became more interested in her financial affairs in her mid-twenties and realised that the selection process of local managers was resulting in a significant exposure to Middle Eastern equities, high levels of management fees and a disjointed approach to investing.

Sandaire assisted N in developing a single strategic asset allocation for all of her assets, including real estate investments and unlisted businesses. We reviewed the overall currency exposure and regional equity exposure and assisted N to develop a more diversified strategy.

Some of the successful investment managers were maintained and Sandaire provide individual asset class mandates to complete the overall strategic asset allocation. Sandaire has also assisted N in reviewing the suitability of the custody platform and the levels of fees being charged by investment managers.

Sandaire provides ongoing advice on overall strategic asset allocation, regular input to N investment committee and investment management of individual asset classes.