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Firm Brochure
ADV Part 2A
February 26, 2026
Proventus Ltd, Asset Management
Feldeggstrasse 12
8034 Zurich
Phone: + 41 (0) 44 217 83 83
www.proventus-vw.ch
Item 1. Cover Page
This brochure (Form ADV Part 2A) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Proventus AG Vermögensverwaltung (“Proventus AG” or “Proventus Ltd”). Proventus Ltd is a
registered investment advisor (“RIA”) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the
“SEC”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”).
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us by telephone at
+41 (0) 44 217 83 83 or by e-mail at info@proventus-vw.ch .
The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Additional information about Proventus Ltd is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. There is no specific level of skill or training required to register as a RIA with
the SEC. This Brochure provides information for U.S. clients of Proventus Ltd; most provisions of the
Advisers Act and of this Brochure do not apply to Proventus Ltd.’s non-U.S. clients.
Item 2. Material Changes
No material changes have been made to this Brochure since the last annual update of this ADV Part
2A Brochure in March 2025.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
Item 1. Cover Page
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Item 2. Material Changes
1
Item 3. Table of Contents
2
Item 4. Advisory Business
Firm Description
Principal Owners
Discretionary Portfolio Management
Wrap Fee Programs
Assets under Management and Advisement
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3
3
3
3
4
Item 5. Fees and Compensation
4
Item 6. Performance Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Performance Based Fee Scheme
Side-by-Side Management
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4
5
Item 7. Types of Clients
5
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Investment Strategies
Types of Securities
Material Investment Risks
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Item 9. Disciplinary Information
8
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
8
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
9
9
10
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
Block Trades
Decision Making Process; Balancing the Interests of Multiple Client Accounts
Use of Soft Dollars
Trade Errors
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11
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12
13
Item 13. Review of Accounts
13
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
13
Item 15. Custody
14
Item 16. Investment Discretion
14
Item 17. Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
Class Actions
14
14
14
Item 18. Financial Information
14
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in
Item 4. Advisory Business
Firm Description
the asset
forth and agreed upon
management agreement entered
into
between Proventus Ltd and the client. For
example, a client may restrict or prohibit
transactions in certain types of securities.
AG
to client
legal
restrictions,
investment
Client Accounts broadly are managed in a
similar manner, however, differences in each
portfolio occur due
specific
objectives, tax considerations, liquidity needs,
risk tolerance, reference currency, expected
returns,
time
horizon and overall suitability.
Proventus
Vermögensverwaltung
(“Proventus AG”, “Proventus Ltd” or “the Firm”
or “we”), a Swiss corporation based in Zurich,
Switzerland, provides
investment advisory
services to clients resident in the United States
(“US”). We also serve US taxpayers or dual
citizens living outside the US and clients who
have no connection to the US. Proventus Ltd
commenced operations in November 1998.
invests
Principal Owners
Markus Widmer principally owns Proventus Ltd.
Discretionary Portfolio Management
in: Equity
Proventus Ltd primarily
securities, fixed income, high quality rated
debt instruments, mutual funds, exchange
traded funds, hedge funds, precious metals
and in rare occasions structured products. For
the purpose of diversification, client accounts
will hold non-dollar securities in markets outside
the United States.
Proventus
longer
the
current
sensitive
rebalancing consistent with
Proventus Ltd offers a discretionary asset
management service to individuals and high
net worth clients and their families. The services
provided are designed for investors who wish to
have their assets fully managed by Proventus
Ltd and include asset allocation, investment
selection, active portfolio management and
portfolio
the
circumstances, preferences and objectives of
each client.
Ltd makes
Whilst generally
investments with a
time horizon,
Proventus Ltd may recommend changes to
allocations in an attempt to take advantage of
economic
conditions
in
environment whilst being
to
transaction costs and taxes, as applicable.
Such changes may involve underweight or
overweight positions designed to capitalize on
current economic conditions over the short-
term.
Exceptionally and on client request Proventus
Ltd may recommend other investment advisers
for its clients.
Proventus Ltd discusses a client's prior
investment history, as well as
family
composition and background. As part of this
information-gathering process, Proventus Ltd
determines the client's individual objectives,
time horizon, risk tolerance, tax situation and
liquidity needs and develops a
tailored
investment policy.
Proventus Ltd’s advice is limited to the types of
securities and transactions as set forth in Item 8.
Proventus does not render any Legal or Tax
advice.
Each client’s assets are managed
in a
separate account (an “Account”) maintained
at a third-party financial institution.
Wrap Fee Programs
Proventus Ltd does not participate in wrap fee
programs.
Proventus Ltd purchases and sells securities for
the client’s Account without prior consent of or
Proventus Ltd
notification to the client.
determines the securities that are bought and
sold for the client’s Account and the total
amount of the purchases and sales.
Proventus Ltd’s authority may be subject to
conditions imposed by individual clients as set
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Assets under Management and Advisement
Fees for Discretionary Portfolio Management
The annual fees range between 0.2% to 1% of
AUM, depending on the size and complexity of
the mandate.
Proventus Ltd managed approximately $807
million on a discretionary basis and $ 0 million
on a non-discretionary basis as of December
31, 2025.
Item 5. Fees and Compensation
In all cases, Proventus Ltd may waive, discount
or negotiate fees at its discretion. Proventus Ltd
may also charge additional fees for services
outside the scope of the services described
above. Any additional fees are disclosed to the
client.
There is no minimum annual fee.
Other fees and expenses you may incur
Proventus Ltd generally charges fees for its
services as a percentage of the market value
of assets under management (“AUM”). The
asset management fee is charged quarterly in
arrears. AUM is measured with reference to the
last business day of the respective calendar
quarter. The fee generally is charged in the
reference currency of the Account.
does
not
receive
fees or any other
Fees charged by Proventus Ltd do not include
custodian fees, fees for trade settlement,
brokerage commissions, taxes or any other fee
or taxes imposed by the custodian bank or the
broker or National Authorities. Proventus Ltd’s
fees do not include management or other fees
charged by funds or other products that client
Accounts may be invested in from time to time.
It is Proventus’ philosophy to generally invest in
the most favorable share class with the least
cost.
Proventus Ltd is a fee-only investment adviser
and
undisclosed
remuneration from third parties in connection
with its investment advisory services. Discounts,
finder’s
remuneration
received by Proventus Ltd from third parties will
be disclosed to the client and credited against
Proventus Ltd’s management fees. Proventus
Ltd does not manage accounts based on
commissions, subscriptions fees, or hourly rate
charges
Compensation owed to Proventus Ltd is not
payable in advance.
Item 6. Performance Based Fees and
Side-by-Side Management
Compensation is not payable in advance.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a
calendar quarter will be charged a prorated
fee. Upon termination of any relationship,
accrued, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Performance Based Fee Scheme
incentive
Proventus Ltd relies on custodian banks of its
clients to value the assets in the respective
client Accounts, and Proventus Ltd computes
its investment advisory fees based on these
valuations provided by the custodian bank. At
the end of the quarter, Proventus Ltd arranges
with the custodian bank for the direct payment
of its fee from each client’s Account. The
statement from the custodian bank will reflect
all amounts disbursed from the Account,
including the amount of any advisory fee paid
to Proventus Ltd.
Proventus Ltd presently does not charge
performance-based fees. However, Proventus
Ltd may enter into performance based fee
arrangements with qualified clients in the future
subject to
individualized agreements with
each client. To the extend Proventus Ltd enters
into a performance or
fee
arrangements, it will do so in accordance with
Section 205(a)(1) of the Advisers Act and Rule
205-3. According to those rules, only clients
who meet the following requirements may opt
for the performance based fee scheme: (i)
clients with at
least $1,100,000 under
management with Proventus Ltd; (ii) clients
with more than $2,200,000 of net worth,
excluding the value of the primary residence
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to equitably allocate
to
trusts with more
than $5,000,000
structure
than
from
results
and certain debt secured by the property; or
(iii) clients who are qualified purchasers under
Section 2(a)(51) of the Investment Advisors Act
of 1940, as amended (which generally is
defined to include only individuals, companies
or
in
investments). Proventus Ltd potentially can
receive higher fees with a performance based
compensation
those
accounts that pay the asset based fee
schedule described above. To minimize this
conflict, Proventus Ltd generally will enter into
a performance fee arrangement upon the
request of a client or in the case of specific
objectives.
performance
investment
Side-by-Side Management
strives
investment
opportunities among relevant Accounts over
time. In addition, investment decisions for
each Account are made with
specific
individual needs and
reference
the
objectives of the Account.
Accordingly,
Proventus Ltd may give advice or exercise
investment responsibility or take other actions
for some clients (including related persons) that
may differ from the advice given, or the timing
and nature of actions taken, for other clients.
for different Accounts,
Investment
including Accounts
that are generally
managed in a similar style, also may differ as a
result of these considerations. Some clients
may not participate at all in some investments
in which other clients participate, or may
participate to a different degree or at a
different time.
related
such
Item 7. Types of Clients
Proventus Ltd offers investment management
services to individuals and high net worth
individuals and families and their foundations,
trusts, estates holding companies or other
estate planning structure.
Proventus Ltd manages many client Accounts
and as a result of differences in the fees
charged on various account, Proventus Ltd has
side-by-side
conflicts
to
For
management of different accounts.
example, Proventus Ltd generally manages
more than one account according to the
same or a substantially similar
investment
strategy and yet have a different fee schedule
applicable to such accounts as a result of the
respective clients’ AUM with Proventus Ltd or a
client’s election to compensate Proventus Ltd
on a performance basis.
In addition to serving US resident clients,
Proventus Ltd provides discretionary and non-
discretionary investment advisory services to
non-US resident clients. The provisions of the
Advisers Act do not apply to the management
services provided by Proventus Ltd to these
non-US clients. This brochure describes only the
service offering to US persons as defined under
SEC Rule 902.
to
that
follow
dropped
its client
Generally, Proventus Ltd prefers
relationships to have a minimum of $1,000,000
of assets under management. Proventus Ltd
may accept accounts below the minimum
requirements, and will retain accounts that
have
the minimum
below
requirement due to market fluctuation or
investment performance. Related accounts
can be aggregated.
Ltd
Side-by-side management of different types of
accounts may raise conflicts of interest when
two or more accounts invest in the same
securities or pursue a similar although not
identical strategy. These potential conflicts
include the favorable or preferential treatment
of an account or a group of accounts, conflicts
investment
the allocation of
related
opportunities, particularly with
to
respect
securities that have limited availability, such as
initial public offerings, and transactions in one
related
closely
account
transactions in a different account. In addition,
the results of the investment activities for one
account may differ significantly from the results
achieved for other accounts, particularly if
Proventus
tailors clients’
individually
Accounts.
Proventus Ltd has policies and procedures in
place aimed to ensure that all client Accounts
are treated fairly and equitably. Proventus Ltd
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Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Portfolios consist of approximate ranges of 25 –
70% in money market instruments and fixed
income securities, 30 – 50% in equities and 0 –
25% in other investments such as commodities
and real estate.
invests using a
significant
real
in
macro-economic
analysis
4. Growth Strategy: This strategy aims to
achieve
long-term asset
growth. Investment returns are strongly driven
by capital gains. Portfolios are built with
approximate ranges of 10 – 50% in in money
market instruments and fixed income securities,
50 – 75% in equities and 0 – 25% % in other
investments such as commodities and real
estate.
Proventus Ltd
long-only
investment approach aimed at generating
sustainable, long-term results, where capital
preservation is as important as capital growth.
Proventus Ltd invests based on its views of
market trends, which are reflected in its asset
allocations
its discretionary mandates.
Proventus Ltd manages assets by using a top-
down,
in
combination of bottom-up analysis of both
market timing and specific security selection.
Generally, Proventus Ltd seeks to obtain broad
diversification across countries,
industries,
company size, long-term themes and short
term opportunities.
Investment Strategies
5. Equities Strategy: The objective of this
strategy is to achieve a substantial real asset
growth. Investment returns are predominantly
driven by capital gains. Portfolios are built with
approximate ranges of 0 - 30% in in money
market instruments and fixed income securities,
70 – 100% in equities and 0 – 25% % in other
investments such as commodities and real
estate.
Types of Securities
Proventus Ltd generally builds client portfolios
within the parameters of the following five
investment strategies, which serve as the basis
for tailor-made portfolios. Each client’s portfolio
will differ based on a client’s unique situation
and objectives within the parameters of the
selected strategy.
Some of
these
1. Fixed Income Strategy: The fixed income
strategy seeks to preserve the invested assets
on a yearly basis and to achieve a constant
interest income. It is pursued with approximate
ranges of 80 – 100%
in money market
instrument and fixed income securities and 0 –
20% in other investments such as commodities
and real estate.
Proventus Ltd offers investment management
and advisory services on the following types of
securities and transactions: exchange-listed
securities, securities traded over-the-counter,
securities issued by non-US issuers, high quality
rated corporate debt securities (and other
commercial paper), certificates of deposit,
investment company securities such as mutual
funds, U.S. or foreign government securities,
exchange traded funds and foreign exchange
transactions.
securities,
particularly those issued outside of the US, may
not be registered with the SEC. Proventus Ltd is
able to invest clients on a discretionary basis in
securities offered outside the US to non-US
investors in reliance on Regulation S under the
Securities Act of 1933.
investors”
or
2. Income Strategy: This strategy seeks to
achieve real long-term asset growth and to
generate
income,
interest and dividend
enhanced with some capital gain potential.
Portfolios consist of approximate ranges of 50 –
95% in money market instruments and fixed
income securities, 5 – 30% in equities and 0 –
25% in other investments such as commodities
and real estate.
from
Investments in private funds may be limited to
“qualified
“accredited
purchasers,” and may require investors to lock-
up their assets for a period of time. These
investments may have limited or no liquidity,
and they may involve different risks than
investing in registered funds and other publicly
offered and traded securities. In the context of
3. Balanced Strategy: Obtaining real long-term
asset growth is the main objective. Earnings are
generated
interest and dividends,
enhanced with capital gain potential.
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industries.
temporary or
last
a discretionary mandate, Proventus Ltd may
invest client Accounts into such securities
without client consent. Proventus Ltd relies on
the valuation and performance data provided
directly from the private funds. Private funds
may often be delayed in providing Proventus
Ltd with the valuation information; therefore,
Proventus Ltd may likewise be delayed in
reporting this information to the client.
to
representations
in
Risk Related to Equity Investments. Investments
in equity securities generally involve a high
degree of risk. Prices are volatile and market
movements are difficult to predict. These price
movements may result from factors affecting
Price
individual companies or
for
changes may be
extended periods. The value of specific equity
investments generally correlates
the
fundamentals of each particular security, but
prices of equity investments may raise or fall
regardless of fundamentals due to movements
in securities markets.
if
Proventus Ltd will rely on the accuracy of a
client’s
making
corresponding representations regarding the
investment restrictions on behalf of a client’s
Account in connection with certain derivative,
private fund or other similar investments with
qualification restrictions. Proventus Ltd requires
notification by
the client’s
the client
representations become inaccurate.
In certain cases Proventus Ltd will recommend
and invest in precious metals and structured
products. Proventus Ltd does not invest in real
properties.
fluctuate more than
Material Investment Risks
issues.
Prices are
Clients should bear in mind that investing in
securities involves a risk of loss. Clients should
be prepared to bear the risk of losing their
investment in securities. Past performance is
not an indication as to future results.
swings due
to changes
impact on
foreign markets, and
risks
Risks Related to Fixed Income Investments.
Investments in fixed income securities (i.e., bills,
notes, bonds, preferred, convertibles, ETFs and
funds) involve a number of risks such as credit,
interest rate, reinvestment, and prepayment
risk, all of which affect the value of the security
and volatility of such value. In general, fixed
income securities with longer maturities are
more volatile. Additionally, the prices of below
(lower credit quality)
investment grade
investment
securities
sensitive
grade
to
the company’s
developments affecting
business and to changes in the ratings assigned
by rating agencies. Prices are often closely
linked with the company’s stock prices. High
yield securities can experience sudden and
in
sharp price
economic conditions, stock market activity,
large sales by major investors, default, or other
factors. Developments in the credit market
the
may have a substantial
companies we may invest in and will affect the
success of such investments. In the event of a
default, the investment may suffer a partial or
total loss.
Among other risks, all investments made by
Proventus Ltd will be subject to market risk,
liquidity risk, and interest rate risk, and may be
subject to credit and counterparty risk, risk in
fluctuations of commodity pricing, risk of loss
due to political and economic developments
involving
in
movements in the currency markets.
inflation
funds,
and
international
Market Risk. Market risk refers to the risk of loss
arising from general economic and market
conditions, such as interest rates, availability of
credit,
rates, commodity prices,
economic uncertainty, changes in laws and
political
national
circumstances. Each Account is subject to
market
risk, which will affect volatility of
securities prices and liquidity. Such volatility or
illiquidity could impair profitability or result in
losses.
Risks Related to Investments in Funds. For
purposes of this discussion, the term “Fund”
includes, but is not limited to, a U.S. or non-U.S.
unit investment trusts, open-end and closed-
end mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity
funds, venture capital
real estate
funds
investment trusts, exchange traded
(“ETFs”) and any other private alternative or
investment fund. Investments in Funds carry
risks associated with the particular Fund. Each
Fund and the respective manager will charge
their own management and other fees, which
will result in a Client bearing an additional level
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particularly
non-U.S.
result
in U.S.
tax and
factors,
of fees and expenses. U.S. mutual funds
generally must distribute all gains to investors,
including investors who may not have an
economic gain from investing in the fund,
which can lead to negative tax effects on
investors,
persons.
Investments in certain non-U.S. funds by U.S.
persons
reporting
obligations and failing to comply with such
requirements can result in significant penalties.
Funds generally have unique risks of loss as
described in their offering documents. Funds
can make use of leverage to enhance returns,
which raise the risk of default, interest rate risk,
and increase volatility. Certain Funds invest in
derivatives, which can raise specific counter-
party risks. Funds that are not traded can have
illiquidity and valuation risks resulting in the
inability to redeem or sell the Fund on demand.
See the discussion below relating to risks in
structured products and derivatives for more
information on the risks of investing in Funds.
Risks Relating to Foreign Currency Exposure.
strength and
solvency of
to pay
non-dollar
cash
Risks Related to Precious Metal Accounts &
Physical Precious Metals. Precious metal
accounts and investments in physical precious
metals offered by custodian banks, present
special investment risks. These metal accounts
generally are notated with reference to the
market price of the respective precious metal
as determined by the respective custodian
bank. The value of precious metals is volatile
and generally based on the current spot or
market price of the particular metal. The value
of precious metals is driven by a variety of
factors on a global basis including, among
industrial demand, market
other
supply, and investor demand. Metals should
not be perceived as safer investments but
rather this asset class also is speculative and
volatile. Unless specifically agreed by the
custodian bank, a precious metal account
generally does not represent a right to convert
to physical delivery and as such, generally
there is a counterparty risk based on the
financial
the
custodian bank
the monetary
equivalent of the notated value in the precious
metal account. Alternatively, in the case of
non-segregated physical holdings, there are
other risks including the potential inability for
the custodian bank to deliver the physical
metal timely and liquidity risks associated with
taking physical delivery of precious metals.
Clients should see the specific risk disclosures
issued by the custodian bank relating to
precious metal accounts and physical
metals.
precious
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
Proventus Ltd has not been involved in any
legal or disciplinary events.
Accounts managed by Proventus Ltd are
routinely subject to foreign currency risks and
bear a potential risk of
loss arising from
fluctuations in value between the U.S. Dollar
and such other currencies. Proventus Ltd
invests in securities and other investments that
are denominated in currencies other than U.S.
Dollars. Some client’s Accounts may hold
significant
positions.
Accordingly, the value of such assets may be
favorably or unfavorably by
affected
fluctuations in currency rates. Often clients are
seeking this foreign currency exposure. Thus,
Proventus Ltd generally does not seek to
hedge the foreign currency exposure. Even to
the extent that Proventus Ltd does seek to
hedge the foreign currency exposure, such
hedging strategies may not necessarily be
available or effective.
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations
trade balances and
to
various
Non-U.S. Investments. Investments in non-U.S.
securities expose a client’s portfolio to a
number of risks not always evident in U.S.
markets. Such risks include, among other
imbalances,
things,
economic policies of
foreign
governments, exchange control regulations,
withholding taxes, potential for nationalization
of assets or industries, and political instability.
Proventus Ltd management personnel are
neither registered, nor have an application
pending
register as, broker-dealers,
registered representatives of a broker-dealer,
future commission merchants, commodity pool
operators, commodity trading advisors, or
associated persons of the foregoing entities.
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personal trading activities in a manner that
does not interfere with a client’s portfolio
transactions or take improper advantage of a
relationship with any client.
service
located
in
Proventus is licensed as an asset manager by
the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority
(FINMA) and is supervised by it in accordance
with the Federal Financial
Institutions Act
(FinIA). With some supervisory responsibilities
delegated to the supervisory organisation
authorised by FINMA, “Fincontrol Suisse AG
“FINcontrol”.
Proventus is moreover a member of FINOS –
“Finanzombudsstelle Schweiz”. FINOS is an
ombudsman
Zurich,
Switzerland, and provides dispute resolution
services to affiliated financial service providers
and their clients. FINOS is legally recognized
pursuant to Art. 84 para. 1 FinSA.
The Code contains provisions designed to try
to: (i) prevent, among other things, improper
trading by Proventus Ltd’s employees; (ii)
identify conflicts of interest; and (iii) provide a
means to resolve any actual or potential
conflicts of interest in favor of the clients. The
Code attempts to accomplish these objectives
by, among other things: (i) requiring pre-
clearance of specific trades, which includes
documenting any exceptions to such pre-
clearance requirement; (ii) restricting trading in
certain securities that may cause a conflict of
interest, as well as (iii) periodic reporting
transactions and holdings of
regarding
employees.
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading
The Code contains sections including, but not
limited to, the following key areas: (i) restrictions
on personal investing activities; (ii) gifts and
business entertainment; and
(iii) outside
business activities.
Proventus Ltd seeks to minimize conflicts of
interest and resolve those conflicts of interests
in favor of its clients to the extent it determines
reasonable and necessary in accordance with
its Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics
responsible
and
Officer
reviewing
Ltd’s Code of
The Code also provides for Proventus Ltd’s
execution of
supervisory policies and
procedures, and the review and enforcement
processes of such policies and procedures.
Proventus Ltd has designated a Chief
Compliance
for
enforcing
maintaining,
Proventus
Ethics and
corresponding policies and procedures.
in
Proventus Ltd treats all clients equitably and
has a duty to act in its clients’ best interests.
Except as otherwise described in this brochure,
the interests of clients will be placed above
Proventus Ltd’s interests in case of any conflict.
Proventus Ltd has adopted a Code of Ethics
(the “Code”) and maintains a written policy
covering General Principles of Professional
this policy are
Covered
Conduct.
procedures governing personal
securities
transactions by Proventus Ltd and its personnel.
The Code also provides guidance and
instruction to Proventus Ltd and its personnel on
their ethical obligations in fulfilling its duties of
loyalty, fairness and good faith towards the
clients.
should not
take
The fundamental position of Proventus Ltd
Advisors is that, in effecting personal securities
transactions, personnel of Proventus Ltd
Advisors must place at all times the interests of
clients ahead of their own pecuniary interests.
All personal securities transactions by these
persons must be conducted in accordance
with the Code of Ethics and in a manner to
avoid any actual or potential conflict of
interest or any abuse of any person’s position
Further, these
of trust and responsibility.
persons
inappropriate
advantage of their positions with or on behalf
of a client.
If a person subject to the Code of Ethics fails to
comply with the Code, such person may be
The overriding principle of Proventus Ltd’s
Code of Ethics
is that all employees of
Proventus Ltd owe a fiduciary duty to clients for
whom Proventus Ltd acts as investment adviser
or sub-adviser. Accordingly, employees of
Proventus Ltd are responsible for conducting
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subject to sanctions, which may
include
warnings, disgorgement of profits, restrictions
on future personal trading, and, in the most
severe cases, the possibility of dismissal.
risks associated with
Proventus Ltd will provide a copy of its General
Principles of Professional Conduct to any client
or prospective client upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
trading desk of the bank, then Proventus Ltd will
not have discretion in selecting the broker-
dealer and the client should be aware of the
incumbent
such
arrangement. In cases where the custodial
bank will settle with third-party broker-dealers,
then Proventus Ltd will select the broker-dealer
as described in this Item 12. In such cases, the
Swiss custodian bank will settle trades with
delivery-against-payment model.
Proventus Ltd Selection of Broker-Dealers
When the custodian bank permits Proventus
Ltd to select the broker-dealer, Proventus will
route securities orders to purchase and sell
securities for those client Accounts held at the
bank to independent brokers and dealers.
Although Proventus Ltd does not hold
proprietary positions, Proventus Ltd’s related
persons may own, buy, or sell for themselves
the same securities that they or Proventus Ltd
have recommended to clients. Thus, from time
to time, a client Account may purchase or hold
a security
in which a related person of
Proventus Ltd has financial interest or an
ownership position, or a related person may
purchase a security that is held in a client
Account.
from
time
to
In placing orders
to come after
Also
time, Proventus Ltd
employees or related persons may invest
alongside the firm’s clients, both to align the
interest of firm and personnel and firm clients
and as an expression of confidence in our
portfolio management efforts. In order to
ensure that Proventus Ltd personnel never
trade ahead of their clients, the firm requires all
trading in specific positions for officer and
employee accounts
the
analogous trades are executed for client
accounts.
Firm personnel communicate
personal trades prior to executing them, in
order to ensure the application of these
fundamental restrictions.
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
In selecting brokers and dealers to effect client
transactions, Proventus Ltd attempts to obtain
for clients: (i) the prompt execution of client
transactions while market conditions still favor
the transaction and (ii) the most favorable net
prices reasonably obtainable. This is called
“best execution.”
to
purchase and sell equity securities, Proventus
Ltd selects brokers that it believes will provide
the best overall qualitative execution given the
particular circumstances.
A broker may
provide more favorable terms and a higher
quality of service to customers who place a
higher volume of transactions through that
broker. Accordingly, to obtain the benefits of
higher volume trading for clients, we may
large portion of client equity
place a
transactions through a
limited number of
brokers that meet Proventus Ltd’s quality
standards. When selecting a new equity
broker, Proventus Ltd conducts a due diligence
review of the broker to evaluate whether the
broker is likely to provide best execution. We
may consider any of the following factors:
- The ability of the custodian bank to settle
transactions with the broker.
Most of Proventus Ltd’s clients have existing
accounts or open new accounts at custodial
banks in Switzerland. Each client may select
the bank for his or her Account. Proventus Ltd
does not select custodial banks on a client’s
behalf but may recommend a custodian Bank
to the client.
than
- The quality of services provided (including
commissions, which may not be the lowest
available but which ordinarily will not be
higher
the generally prevailing
competitive range).
- The extent of coverage of the various
markets Proventus Ltd trades in.
Each custodian bank has its own policies and
procedures relating to brokerage. In cases
where the custodial bank requires Proventus
Ltd to route securities orders through the
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to communicate
- The broker’s ability
effectively with Proventus Ltd.
- The broker’s ability to execute and settle
difficult trades.
- Whether or not the broker offers lower cost
electronic trading.
execution or the best commissions because
Proventus Ltd does not control these factors.
Clients should be aware of the potential that
the broker-dealer used for transactions may
not be a registered broker-dealer under the
Exchange Act.
- The broker’s clearance and settlement
efficiency.
- Whether or not the broker can handle
Proventus Ltd’s range of order sizes.
broker’s
ability
to maintain
Clients also should be aware of the following
disadvantages associated with Proventus Ltd
not having the ability to select the broker-
dealer:
- The
confidentiality and anonymity.
- The reputation of the broker.
- The stability and financial strength of the
broker.
requires Proventus Ltd
to
the
- Clients are solely responsible for negotiating
the commission rates and fees paid to the
Swiss custodian bank where such custodian
bank
trade
through its broker-dealer. Proventus Ltd will
not be able to negotiate commission rates
with the designated broker, and we will not
have any negotiating leverage that results
from the ability to trade away from a
designated broker.
Due to the fact Proventus Ltd is based in
Switzerland and many of
securities
purchased are non-US securities, the brokers
used by Proventus Ltd may not be registered
with the SEC under the U.S. Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”).
the
services provided by
- Clients may pay higher commission rates
than those paid by other clients whose
trades are placed with a broker-dealer
chosen by Proventus Ltd, may receive less
favorable trade executions, and/or may not
obtain best execution on their transactions.
- Accounts will not be able to participate in
aggregated or block transactions with other
clients who maintain their Accounts at other
custodian banks. This can limit the ability to
benefit from volume discounts or more
favorable terms that might be available
from aggregated transactions.
Proventus Ltd’s Chief Compliance Officer
reviews the due diligence performed and
approves or rejects the selection of each
broker. On a regular basis, Proventus Ltd
monitors
the
approved brokers, the quality of executions
and research, commission rates, the overall
brokerage relationship, and any other issues.
Proventus Ltd will periodically
reconsider
whether placing a large portion of client trades
through a particular broker continues to be in
the best interest of our clients.
Client Directed Brokerage
Brokers Selected by the Custodian Bank
Generally, Proventus Ltd does not permit clients
to direct brokerage other than as outlined
above in the context of a custodian bank
selected by the client that requires the use of a
specified broker-dealer.
Block Trades
Proventus Ltd generally will combine orders into
block trades when purchasing the same
security for multiple client Accounts. Such
aggregated orders (“block trades”) will be pre-
allocated among the participating client
Accounts. When selecting the participating
accounts a variety of factors such as suitability,
risk
investment objectives and
strategy,
Brokerage for transactions involving assets held
at Swiss custodian banks generally must be
made through the broker-dealer specified by
the custodian bank and Proventus Ltd will have
no ability to select the broker-dealer. In most
cases, Swiss custodian banks act as a broker-
relationships with
dealer and/or maintain
designated
(including
broker-dealers
potentially an affiliate of the custodian bank).
If required by the custodian bank, Proventus
Ltd effectuates security transactions through
the custodian bank or the broker or dealer
designated by the custodian bank selected by
the client. In such cases, Proventus Ltd cannot
guarantee that the client will receive best
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funds will be
in
the agreement with
include
guidelines set up at the inception of the
adviser-client relationship in cooperation with
the client and a periodic review of the asset
allocation. These general guidelines cover
such matters as the relative proportion of debt
and equity securities to be held in the portfolio,
the degree of risk that the client wishes to
assume and the types and amounts of
securities to be held in the portfolio. Proventus
Ltd’s authority may be further
limited by
specific instructions from the client, which may
restrict or prohibit transactions
in certain
securities.
Proventus
Ltd may manage numerous
accounts with similar or identical investment
objectives or may manage accounts with
different objectives that may trade in the same
securities. Despite such similarities, portfolio
decisions relating to client investments and the
performance resulting from such decisions may
differ from client to client. Proventus Ltd will not
necessarily purchase or sell the same securities
at the same time or in the same proportionate
amounts for all eligible clients, particularly if
different clients have
selected different
investment profiles, have materially different
amounts of capital under management with
Proventus
Ltd or different amounts of
investable cash available. In certain instances
such as purchases of less liquid publicly traded
securities or oversubscribed public offerings, it
may not be possible or feasible to allocate a
transaction pro rata to all eligible clients,
especially if clients have materially different
sized portfolios. Therefore, not all clients will
necessarily participate in the same investment
opportunities or participate on the same basis.
Use of Soft Dollars
between
client
invest
tolerance and / or the ability to
additional
into
taken
consideration. In determining the portion for
each participating account further factors
such as account’s size, diversification, asset
allocation and position weightings as well as
any other appropriate factors might be of
relevance. Participating Accounts in a block
trade placed with the same broker or the same
custodian bank generally will
receive an
average price and Transaction costs will be
shared on a proportionate basis and as
determined
the
custodian. This can either be a sharing on a pro
rata basis, or covered with a “ticket fee”, or
based on the implemented digression model,
whereas costs decrease in relation to the
purchased quantity and
the
application of a minimum rate, when shared
costs are below a defined amount. Partial fills
of transactions will be allocated on a pro rata
share basis.
Because Proventus Ltd’s clients maintain
Accounts at different custodian banks and
because many of these custodian banks
mandate the use of a specific broker (see
description above), often Proventus Ltd places
more than one block trade for the same
security with more than one broker. Proventus
Ltd transmits such block trades to more than
one broker in a random pattern (i.e., Proventus
Ltd does not favor one custodian bank or
broker over another with respect to the order in
which block trade orders are sent). The
average price realized on a securities order
placed with different brokers will vary broker to
broker, and clients generally will
receive
different average prices and transaction costs
for the same security order depending upon
the custodian bank and the respective broker
used in the block trade. Also note, since most
Swiss custodian banks warehouse securities
orders until filled, there may be delays in
Accounts
settlement
depending on the practice of the respective
custodian bank and/or broker.
Decision Making Process; Balancing the
Interests of Multiple Client Accounts
Proventus Ltd may maintain
soft dollar
arrangements, and to the extent it does it will
only do so in accordance with the conditions
of the safe harbor provided by Section 28(e) of
the Exchange Act. Section 28(e) is a “safe
harbor” that permits an investment manager to
use brokerage commissions or “soft dollars” to
obtain research and brokerage services that
provide lawful and appropriate assistance in
the investment decision-making process.
In making the decision as to which securities
are to be purchased or sold and the amounts
thereof, Proventus Ltd is guided by the general
Research services within Section 28(e) may
include, but are not limited to, research reports
(including market research); certain financial
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trade
journals;
- Evaluate how the error occurred and assess
if any changes
in any processes are
warranted or if any continuing education is
required.
The consequences and the required corrective
measures may be different depending upon
the nature of the error or the account affected.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
software
newsletters and
providing analysis of
securities portfolios;
corporate governance research and rating
services; attendance at certain seminars and
conferences; discussions with
research
analysts; meetings with corporate executives;
consultants’ advice on portfolio strategy; data
services (including services providing market
data, company
financial data, certain
valuation and pricing data and economic
data); and advice from brokers on order
execution.
All Accounts are reviewed regularly by the
Client Advisors in an effort to ensure that they
remain aligned with the client’s investment
plan and are positioned appropriately given
current market conditions as part of Proventus
Ltd’s general investment process.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other
Compensation
Brokerage services within Section 28(e) may
include, but are not limited to, services related
to the execution, clearing and settlement of
securities transactions and functions incidental
thereto (i.e., connectivity services between an
investment adviser and a broker-dealer and
other relevant parties such as custodians);
trading software operated by a broker-dealer
to route orders; software that provides trade
analytics and trading strategies; software used
to transmit orders; clearance and settlement in
electronic
connection with a
trade;
communication of allocation
instructions;
instructions; post trade
routing settlement
matching of trade information; and services
required by the SEC or a self-regulatory
organization such as comparison services,
electronic confirms or trade affirmations.
Trade Errors
fees,
fees,
funds,
Although Proventus Ltd’s goal is to execute
trades seamlessly in the manner intended by
the client and consistent with its investment
decisions, Proventus Ltd recognizes that errors
can occur for a variety of reasons. Proventus
Ltd’s policy in dealing with such errors is to:
Identify any errors in a timely manner.
Proventus Ltd is a fee-only adviser. Proventus
Ltd’s policy is not to accept compensation
from third parties relating to the investment
advice it gives to its clients. To the extent
Proventus Ltd receives a referral fee for an
investment it recommends, it will reduce the
fees owed by the respective client to Proventus
Ltd or will credit the respective client’s account
for the applicable amount. For these purposes,
referral fees include marketing fees, discounts,
finder’s
including
service
shareholder service fees, referral fees, 12b-1
fees or bonus commissions paid by mutual
funds, privately offered
insurance
products,
variable annuities or other
investment products paid to Proventus Ltd for
recommending an investment, for investing
client funds in such product or for marketing
assistance or the performance of certain
administrative tasks associated with making an
investment.
-
- Correct all errors so that any affected
account is placed in the same position it
would have been in had the error not
occurred.
Proventus Ltd may pay fees for client referrals.
Such arrangements comply with the conditions
and requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
- The party responsible for the error will bear
the gain or the loss resulting of the error and
all associated costs to reverse the error.
- Proventus Ltd may offset a loss and all
associated costs against the management
or investment advisory fees it charges. This
will be disclosed to the client.
Proventus Ltd’s employees or associated
persons may be invited to attend seminars and
meetings with the costs associated with such
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Item 17. Voting Client Securities
meetings borne by a sponsoring brokerage firm
or other party extending the invitation.
Proxy Voting
Item 15. Custody
Consequently, Proventus Ltd
Proventus Ltd generally does not have the
authority to vote client proxies. Clients make
arrangements directly with their custodian to
vote proxies for securities or where proxy or
other solicitation materials have to be sent to.
If Proventus Ltd inadvertently receives any
proxy materials on behalf of a client, Proventus
Ltd will promptly forward such materials to the
client.
Proventus Ltd will exercise investment authority
for certain corporate actions (such as, but not
limited to tenders, rights offerings, splits etc.) in
connection with discretionary accounts. For
advisory clients, corporate actions are
discussed with them prior to the event taking
place.
Clients who have questions about proxies may
contact Proventus Ltd. for further information.
review
Class Actions
inadvertently
Proventus Ltd typically is given authority to
have its fees directly deducted from a client’s
account.
is
deemed to have custody of such funds.
Proventus Ltd has established procedures to
ensure the client’s account is held at a
qualified custodian in a separate account for
each client. The client establishes the bank
account directly and therefore is aware of the
qualified custodian’s name, address and the
manner in which investments are maintained.
Account statements are prepared by the
custodian bank and delivered directly to the
client or the client’s representative at least
quarterly. Generally, these statements include
a listing of all valuations and all transactions
occurring during the period. Clients should
carefully
statements and
these
compare them with those received from
Proventus and, when they have questions,
contact either Proventus Ltd or the custodian
bank. The custodian bank may provide,
generally upon a client’s request, a tax report
for the client.
Ltd does not direct client
Proventus
participation in class action lawsuits. Proventus
Ltd will determine whether to return any
documentation
received
regarding clients’ participation in class actions
to the sender, or to forward such information to
the appropriate clients.
Item 16. Investment Discretion
held
client
Proventus Ltd will not advise or act on behalf of
clients in any legal proceeding, including
bankruptcies or securities shareholder class
action litigation involving securities held or
previously
accounts.
in
Accordingly, Proventus Ltd is not responsible for
responding to, or forwarding to clients, any
class action settlement offers
relating to
securities currently or previously held in the
client account.
the management of
Proventus
Item 18. Financial Information
Proventus Ltd accepts discretionary authority
to manage client accounts as described
above. Clients rarely restrict the authority by
which Proventus Ltd may act; however, each
client has the opportunity to communicate any
form of limitation in writing. In the context of a
discretionary mandate, Proventus Ltd makes
investment decisions without consulting the
client by utilizing its limited power of attorney
the account
for
maintained at the custodian bank selected by
the client.
Ltd never has
discretionary authority to select a qualified
custodian for a client’s account.
Proventus Ltd has not been the subject of a
bankruptcy petition at any time. As of the date
of this brochure we do not believe it is
reasonably likely that any future liability will
impact our ability to meet our contractual
commitments to our clients.
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