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THE FORUM FINANCE GROUP SA
Firm Brochure / ADV Part 2A
December 02, 2025
The Forum Finance Group SA
Rue du Rhone 65
CH-1204 Geneva
Switzerland
Phone: + 41 (0) 22 552 83 00
www.ffgg.com
Item 1. Cover Page
This brochure (Form ADV Part 2A) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of The Forum Finance Group SA (“Forum Finance”). Forum Finance 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) 22 552 83 00 or by e-mail at contactus@ffgg.com
The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority. Additional information about Forum
Finance 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 Forum Finance; most provisions of the Advisers Act and of this Brochure do not apply to Forum
Finance non-U.S. Clients.
Item 2. Material Changes
Material changes have been made to this brochure since the last annual amendment filing in December
2024 of the Forum Finance Group SA ADV Part 2A/Brochure. The Compliance Team has been
reorganized. As a result, the Chief Compliance Officer Jean Turrettini has left the firm in June 2025 and
has been replaced by the current Chief Operating Officer, Xavier Ricbour, who will also act as Chief
Compliance Officer. In addition to his current position as CEO of Forum Finance, Hippolyte de Weck has
been elected as a member of the Board of “Geneva Financial Center” the umbrella association of the
financial sector in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
Item 1. Cover Page
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Item 2. Material Changes
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Item 3. Table of Contents
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Item 4. Advisory Business
Firm Description
Principal Owners
Services
Wrap Fee Programs
Assets under Management and Advisement
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Item 5. Fees and Compensation
Other fees and expenses you may incur
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Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Performance Based Fee Scheme
Side-by-Side Management
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Item 7. Types of Clients
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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
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Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
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Item 12. Brokerage Practices
Decision Making Process; Balancing the Interests of Multiple Client Accounts
Use of Soft Dollars
Trade Errors
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Item 13. Review of Accounts
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Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15. Custody
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Item 16. Investment Discretion
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Item 17. Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
Class Actions
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Item 18. Financial Information
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Item 4. Advisory Business
at a third-party financial institution (custodian
bank).
Firm Description
investment advisory services
its discretionary portfolio
As part of
management
Finance
Forum
service
purchases and sells securities for the client’s
Account without prior consent of or
notification to the client. Forum Finance
determines the securities that are bought and
sold for the client’s Account and the total
amount of the purchases and sales.
The Forum Finance Group SA (“Forum
Finance” or “the Firm” or “we”), a Swiss
corporation based in Geneva, Switzerland,
to
provides
client’s 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. Forum Finance is a
corporation organized under Swiss law in 1994.
Principal Owners
in
Hippolyte de Weck, Etienne Gounod, Egon
Vorfeld, & Philippe Kern principally own Forum
Finance.
Forum Finance’s authority may be subject to
conditions imposed by individual clients as set
forth and agreed upon
the asset
management agreement entered between
Forum Finance and the client. For example, a
client may restrict or prohibit transactions in
certain types of securities.
Services
Client Accounts are broadly managed in a
similar manner. However, differences in each
portfolio may occur due to client-specific
investment objectives, risk tolerance, time
horizon, liquidity needs, tax considerations,
reference currency, legal restrictions and
overall suitability.
Forum Finance provides a comprehensive
range of services in the areas of discretionary
portfolio management and non-discretionary
(advisory) management, as well as investment
consolidation / reporting to high net worth and
ultra-high net worth private clients and their
families.
Discretionary Portfolio Management
highly
Forum Finance’s client portfolios are globally
diversified across multiple asset classes.
Accounts may include, without limitation:
equity securities, fixed income and other debt
securities, mutual funds, exchange traded
funds, hedge
funds, options, structured
products, precious metals and other
alternative investments consistent with the
client’s
investment profile and overall
suitability. For the purpose of diversification,
client Accounts will hold non-dollar securities
in markets outside the United States.
Forum Finance
tailored
offers
discretionary portfolio management services to
individuals, high and ultra-high net worth
clients and their families who wish to have their
assets fully managed by Forum Finance. This
service includes asset allocation, investment
selection, active portfolio management and
portfolio rebalancing in accordance with each
client’s personal circumstances.
Whilst Forum Finance generally makes
investments with a longer time horizon, the
Firm may make changes to allocations,
resulting
in underweight or overweight
positions, to take advantage of short-term
developments in economic conditions. When
doing so, Forum Finance will make every
attempt to be sensitive to transaction costs
and taxes, as applicable.
Forum Finance discusses a client's prior
investment history, as well as family situation
and background. As part of this information-
gathering process, Forum Finance determines
the client's individual investment objectives,
risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs and
tax situation, and, considering these factors,
develops a tailored investment policy for that
client (“investment profile”).
Each client’s assets are managed in a
separate account (an “Account”) maintained
Forum Finance’s advice is limited to the types
of securities and transactions as set forth in
Item 8.
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Non-Discretionary (Advisory) Services
client, and Forum Finance
receives no
remuneration from any person or firm that it
may recommend under such circumstances.
Forum Finance does not render any Legal or
Tax Advice.
Wrap Fee Programs
Forum Finance does not participate in wrap
fee programs.
Assets under Management and Advice
involvement
in every
As of September 30, 2025, Forum Finance
managed approximately US$ 1.6 Billion on a
discretionary basis and US$ 608 million on a
non-discretionary (advisory) basis.
Non-discretionary
(advisory) services are
similar to discretionary portfolio management
services in terms of the investment approach;
however, Forum Finance
requires client
consent before effecting any securities
transaction. Forum Finance provides portfolio
advice and trading recommendations but all
decisions regarding the investment of the
Account reside with the client. This service is
for clients who desire holistic
designed
management of their Account but who want to
retain
investment
decision. As a result, clients under this service
offering may not be invested in the same
manner as those clients using discretionary
portfolio management services. However,
these services are not provided to U.S. clients.
Item 5. Fees and Compensation
Finance
generally
Investment Consolidation and Reporting
Services
Forum
charges
management fees for its investment services
as a percentage of the market value of assets
under management (“AUM”) or assets under
advisement (“AUA”). The fee is charged
quarterly in arrears. AUM or AUA is measured
with reference to the last business day of the
following months: March, June, September
and December. The fee is charged in the
reference currency of the Account. The
calculated fee is debited at the beginning of
the respective next calendar quarter (i.e. April,
July, October and January). For Swiss and
Liechtenstein residents VAT will be invoiced
in addition to the fees. In addition to the
management fee, Forum Finance charges a
quarterly fixed administration fee of CHF 250.
third-party
its clients, possibly
Forum Finance mirrors all client accounts using
software licensed from Expersoft Systems
A.G., a
company
software
in back- and middle- office
specializing
for portfolio management and
solutions
investment advisory firms. Forum Finance
generally relies on the valuations generated by
Expersoft to value the assets in the respective
client Accounts, and Forum Finance computes
its investment advisory fees based on these,
but only after they have been verified against
the valuations and account statements
provided by the respective custodian bank. At
the end of the calendar quarter, Forum Finance
arranges with the custodian bank for the direct
Forum Finance offers global consolidation and
reporting services for clients with financial
Accounts at more than one financial institution
(including Accounts that Forum Finance does
not manage or advise upon) for purposes of
evaluating global asset exposure. Forum
Finance will: (i) examine bank statements
received at the direction of the client; (ii)
prepare a consolidated statement of assets on
a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis; (iii)
regularly analyze structure and performance of
all individual portfolios as well as of the
consolidated whole, serving as a basis for a
coordinated
investment
implementation of
policy and for the identification of possible
improvements; and (iv) monitor and report on
banking costs. Forum Finance has no authority
to advice on the Accounts it does not manage.
However, Forum Finance may be asked by a
client to comment on and provide general
counselling about certain aspects of the client’s
overall wealth structure. For example, Forum
Finance may, on client request, be asked to
recommend wealth management specialists
including other
for
investment managers. In such cases, Forum
Finance’s
recommendation will generally
include a selection of several such advisors or
specialists. The recommendation will strongly
depend on the client’s personal circumstances.
The final selection is left entirely up to the
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services described above. Any additional fees
are disclosed to the client.
Fees may be subject to VAT.
Fees for other Services
Investment consolidation and reporting
from
fees
payment of its fee from each client’s account.
Account statements prepared by the custodian
bank are separately delivered to the client or
the client’s representative, generally on a
quarterly basis, allowing the client to verify the
fees charged by Forum Finance. The
statement from the custodian bank will reflect
the account,
all amounts disbursed
including the amount of any fee paid to Forum
Finance.
is a
fee-only
The annual
for consolidation and
reporting services range from 0.05% to 0.25%
of AUA, depending on the size and complexity
of the mandate.
its
Forum Finance may waive, discount, or
negotiate fees at its discretion. In particular,
Forum Finance may arrange
for a
consolidation / reporting mandate to be
subject to a fixed, flat annual fee.
Other fees and expenses you may incur
fees,
fees
for
investment
Forum Finance
advisor and does not receive undisclosed
remuneration from third parties in connection
investment advisory
with
services.
fees or any other
finder’s
Discounts,
remuneration received by Forum Finance from
third parties will be disclosed to the client and,
unless otherwise agreed to in writing with the
client, credited against Forum Finance’s
investment advisory fee. Forum Finance does
not manage or advise Accounts based on
commissions, subscriptions fees, or hourly rate
charges.
Fees for Discretionary Portfolio Management
Services and Non-Discretionary (Advisory)
Services
Fees charged by Forum Finance do not
trade
include custodian
settlement, brokerage commissions, or any
other fee imposed by the custodian bank, the
broker or National Authorities. Forum
Finance’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.
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-
by-Side Management
fees
Performance Based Fee Scheme
The annual fees for discretionary portfolio
management services range from 0.50% to
1.25% of AUM, depending on the size and
complexity of the mandate.
The annual
for non-discretionary
(advisory) services depend on the size and
complexity of the mandate but are capped at
a maximum rate of 1.50% of AUA.
Fees charged by Forum Finance are 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.
Forum Finance may enter into performance-
based fee arrangements with qualified clients
subject to individualized agreements with each
client. To the extend Forum Finance enters into
a performance or incentive 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)
(ii)
There is a fixed administrative fee per account
of CHF 250 per quarter that is charged in
addition to management fees.
In all cases, Forum Finance may waive,
discount or negotiate fees at its discretion.
Forum Finance may also charge additional
fees for services outside the scope of the
clients with at least $1,100,000
under management with Forum
Finance;
(ii) clients with a net worth greater
than $2,200,000, excluding
the
value of the primary residence and
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the
(iii)
(which generally
certain debt secured by
property; or
clients who are qualified purchasers
the
under Section 2(a)(51) of
Investment Advisors Act of 1940, as
amended
is
defined to include only individuals,
companies or trusts with more than
$5,000,000 in investments).
Investment
results
Forum Finance potentially can receive higher
fees with a performance-based compensation
structure than from those accounts that pay
according to the asset- based fee schedule
described above. To minimize this conflict,
Forum Finance generally will enter a
performance-based fee arrangement upon the
request of a client or in the case of specific
investment performance objectives.
Side-by-Side Management
Forum Finance has policies and procedures
in place aimed to ensure that all client
accounts are treated fairly and equitably.
Forum Finance strives to equitably allocate
investment opportunities among relevant
accounts over time. In addition, investment
decisions for each account are made with
specific reference to the individual needs and
objectives of the account. Accordingly, Forum
Finance 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
for different
clients.
that are
including accounts
accounts,
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.
Item 7. Types of Clients
Finance
offers
to such
foundations,
Forum
investment
management services to high and ultra-high
net worth individuals and their families, as well
as
trusts, estates,
holding companies or other estate planning
structures which they may have established.
In addition to serving US resident clients,
Forum Finance provides its services to non-US
resident clients. The provisions of the Advisers
Act do not apply to the management services
provided by Forum Finance to these non-US
clients. This brochure describes only the
service offering to US persons as defined
under SEC Rule 902.
to
requirement
due
in a different Account.
results of
the
Generally, Forum Finance seeks client
relationships with a minimum of $1,000,000 of
AUM. Forum Finance may accept accounts
below the minimum requirements and will
retain accounts that have dropped below the
minimum
to market
fluctuation or investment performance. Related
accounts can be aggregated.
Forum Finance manages many client accounts
and because of differences in the fees charged
on various accounts, Forum Finance has
conflicts arising
from such side-by-side
management of different accounts. For
example, Forum Finance generally manages
more than one account according to the same
or a substantially similar investment strategy
and yet has a different fee schedule applicable
to such accounts because of the respective
clients’ AUM with Forum Finance or a client’s
election to compensate Forum Finance on a
performance basis.
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
related
investment
the allocation of
opportunities, particularly with respect to
securities that have limited availability, such
as initial public offerings, and transactions in
follow related
one Account
that closely
In
transactions
the
addition,
investment
activities
for one account may differ
significantly from the results achieved for
other accounts, particularly if Forum Finance
individually tailors clients’ accounts.
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Asset Classes
Investment
strategy
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss
Max.
in %
80
Methods of Analysis
65
Balanced
25
65
85
Growth
30
50
100
Equity
35
Money market and
bonds
Shares and products
with an equity character
Alternative Investments
& Commodities
Money market and
bonds
Shares and products
with an equity character
Alternative Investments
& Commodities
Money market and
bonds
Shares and products
with an equity character
Alternative Investments
& Commodities
Forum Finance invests using a long-only
investment approach aimed at generating
sustainable, long-term results, where capital
preservation is as important as capital growth.
Forum Finance invests based on its views of
market trends, which are reflected in the asset
allocations implemented in its discretionary
mandates. Forum Finance manages assets by
using a top-down, macro-economic analysis in
combination with bottom-up, specific security
selection. Generally, Forum Finance seeks to
maintain broad diversification across countries,
industries, company size, long-term themes
and short term opportunities.
Types of Securities
Investment Policy
The investment policy to be applied shall be
that of Finance Forum, which is regularly
defined
in Finance Forum’s monthly
newsletters and its “investment perspectives”
publications, available on Finance Forum’s
website.
Investment Strategies
Forum Finance generally builds client
portfolios within the parameters of the following
four investment strategies, which serve as the
basis for tailor-made portfolios. Each client’s
specific portfolio will differ based on his/her
unique situation and objectives within the
parameters of the selected strategy.
Asset Classes
Investment
strategy
Max.
in %
100
Forum Finance offers asset 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, 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, foreign
exchange transactions, certain derivatives
or structured products, options, alternative
investments, precious metals and in certain
cases private fund investments. Some of
these securities, particularly those issued
outside of the US, may not be registered with
the SEC. In discretionary mandates, Forum
Finance is able to invest clients in securities
offered outside the US to non-US investors
in reliance on Regulation S under the
Securities Act of 1933.
Cash
Management
100
35
Defensive
Forum Finance is also able to manage client’s
funds invested in Liberty’s, PensFree and
Independent vested pension plans.
20
Money market and
bonds
Money market and
bonds
Shares and products
with an equity
character
Alternative investments
& Commodities
Investments in private funds or structured
products may be limited to “accredited
investors” or “qualified 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
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securities prices and liquidity. Such volatility or
illiquidity could impair profitability or result in
losses.
invest client accounts
in such
to Equity
relies on
information;
likewise be delayed
risks different from those incurred when
investing in registered funds and other
publicly offered and traded securities. In
discretionary mandates, Forum Finance
may
securities without client consent. Forum
Finance
the valuation and
performance data provided directly from the
private funds. Private funds may often be
delayed in providing Forum Finance with the
therefore, Forum
valuation
in
Finance may
reporting this information to the client.
equity
to
the
representations
in
Risk Related
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 individual companies or
industries. Price changes may be temporary
or last for extended periods. The value of
investments
specific
generally
correlates
fundamentals of each
particular security, but prices of equity
investments may raise or fall regardless of
fundamentals due to movements in securities
markets.
notes
and
bonds,
Forum Finance will rely on the accuracy of a
making
client’s
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. Forum Finance
requires notification by the client if the client’s
representations become inaccurate.
such as
credit,
interest
In certain cases Forum Finance may
recommend and invest in real estate securities.
Forum Finance does not invest directly in real
estate.
Material Investment Risks
fluctuate more
than
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.
default,
or
other
risks
Among other risks, all investments made by
Forum Finance 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 in
involving
and
foreign markets,
movements in the currency markets.
Risks Related to Fixed Income Investments.
Investments in fixed income securities (i.e.,
bills,
preferred,
convertibles, ETFs and funds) involve several
rate,
risks
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
securities
those of
investment grade issues. Prices are sensitive
to developments affecting the company’s
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 sharp price swings due to
changes
in economic conditions, stock
market activity and large sales by major
investors,
factors.
Developments in the credit market may have
a substantial
the companies
impact on
invested in and will affect the success of such
investments. In the event of a default, the
investment may suffer a partial or total loss.
inflation
and
international
Risks Related to Investments in Funds. For
purposes of this discussion, the term “Fund”
includes, but is not limited to, a US or non-US
unit investment trusts, open-end and closed-
end mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity
funds, venture capital funds, real estate
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
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successful investment decisions and the
negative impact of unsuccessful investment
decisions by Forum Finance on an account’s
performance.
fails
to perform
b. Counterparty Credit Risk. When a derivative
is purchased, a client’s account will be subject
to the ability and willingness of the other party
to the contract (“counterparty”) to perform its
the contract. Although
obligations under
exchange-traded
options
and
futures
contracts are generally backed by a
guarantee from a clearing corporation, an
account could lose the benefit of a contract in
the unlikely event that the clearing corporation
insolvent. The counterparty’s
becomes
obligations under a forward contract, over-
the-counter option, swap or other over-the-
counter derivative contract are not so
guaranteed. If the counterparty to an over-
the-counter contract
its
obligations, an account may lose the benefit
of the contract and may have difficulty
reclaiming any collateral that the account may
have deposited with the counterparty.
investment trusts, exchange traded funds
(“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 of fees and expenses. US 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,
particularly non-US persons. Investments in
certain non- US funds by US persons result in
US tax and 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 increases
both volatility and interest rate risk and raises
the risk of default. 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.
related
to Structured Products &
Risks
Derivatives.
invest
c. Lack of Correlation. The market value of a
derivative position may correlate imperfectly
with the market price of the asset underlying
the derivative position. To the extent that a
derivative position is being used to hedge
against changes in the value of assets in an
account, a lack of price correlation between
the derivative position and the hedged asset
may result in an Account’s assets being
incompletely hedged or not completely
offsetting price changes in the derivative
position.
in derivative
d. Illiquidity.
Forum Finance may
in structured
products or derivatives or invest in Funds that
hold investments in structured products or
derivatives. In addition to the risks that apply to
all investments in securities, investing and
engaging
instruments and
transactions may involve different types of risk
and possibly greater levels of risk. These risks
include, but are not limited to the following:
derivative
Over-the-counter
contracts are usually subject to restrictions on
transfer, and there is generally no liquid
market for these contracts. Although it is often
possible to negotiate the termination of an
over-the-counter contract or enter into an
offsetting contract, a counterparty may be
unable or unwilling to terminate a contract
with an Account, especially during times of
market instability or disruption. The markets
for many exchange-traded futures, options
and other instruments are quite liquid during
normal market conditions, but this liquidity
times of market
may disappear during
a. Leverage. Certain investment instruments
such as derivatives may use leverage to
achieve returns. The use of leverage may
the effect of disproportionately
have
increasing an account’s exposure to the
market for the securities or other assets
underlying the derivative position and the
sensitivity of an account’s portfolio to changes
in market prices for those assets. Leverage
will tend to magnify both the positive impact of
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instability or disruption.
e. Less Accurate Valuation. The absence of a
liquid market for over-the-counter derivatives
increases the likelihood that Forum Finance
will not be able to correctly value these
investments.
Risks Relating to Foreign Currency Exposure.
non-dollar
cash
supply, and investor demand. Metals should
not be perceived as safer investments but
rather as an asset class that 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 strength and solvency of
the
custodian bank to pay 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 precious metals.
favorably
or
unfavorably
Forum Finance generally provides all new
clients with a copy of “Special Risks in
Securities Trading” published by the Swiss
Bankers Association.
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
Accounts managed by Forum Finance are
routinely subject to foreign currency risks and
bear a potential risk of loss arising from
fluctuations in value between the US Dollar and
such other currencies. Forum Finance invests
in securities and other investments that are
denominated in currencies other than US
Dollars. Some client’s Accounts may hold
significant
positions.
Accordingly, the value of such assets may be
affected
by
fluctuations in currency rates. Often clients are
seeking this foreign currency exposure. Thus,
Forum Finance generally does not seek to
hedge the foreign currency exposure. Even to
the extent that Forum Finance does seek to
hedge the foreign currency exposure, such
hedging strategies may not necessarily be
available or effective.
Forum Finance has not been involved in any
legal or disciplinary events.
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations
trade balances and
policies
of
various
to
Non-U.S. Investments. Investments in non- US
securities expose a client’s Account to a
number of risks not always evident in US
markets. Such risks include, among other
imbalances,
things,
foreign
economic
governments, exchange control regulations,
withholding taxes, potential for nationalization
of assets or industries, and political instability.
the
Forum Finance management personnel are
neither registered, nor have an application
pending
register as, broker-dealers,
registered representatives of a broker-dealer,
future commissions merchants, commodity
pool operators, commodity trading advisors,
or associated persons of
foregoing
entities.
investment
Forum Finance is registered with or regulated
by the Federal Financial Market Supervisory
Authority (“FINMA”) of Switzerland.
the
Risks Related to Precious Metals Accounts &
Physical Precious Metals. Precious metal
accounts and investments in physical precious
metals offered by custodian banks present
special
risks. These metal
accounts generally are notated with reference
to the market price of the respective precious
respective
metal as determined by
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
factors,
Forum Finance manages the DGC FAB Global
Balanced Fund and the CPF global equity fund
and receives compensation for that service.
The funds are not registered in the US and are
not offered for sale in the US. Forum Finance
does not believe these funds constitute a
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to the
“private fund” within the meaning of Item 7.B of
Form ADV Part 1A due to the fact that these
funds are not subject
Investment
Company Act of 1940, given that they operate
exclusively outside the U.S. and are not offered
to US residents.
Etienne Gounod is a non-executive board
member of Tri Lake Partners Pte Ltd, an
investment advisor organized and registered in
Singapore, under Singapore law.
The overriding principle of Forum Finance’s
Code of Ethics is that all employees of Forum
Finance owe a fiduciary duty to clients for
whom Forum Finance acts as investment
adviser. Accordingly, employees of Forum
Finance are
for conducting
responsible
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.
We believe that this does not represent a
conflict of interest, as Tri Lake Partners Pte Ltd
operates exclusively outside of the United
States, and as there is no common control
between Forum Finance and TriLake Partners
Pte Ltd.
In addition to his current position as CEO of
Forum Finance, Hippolyte de Weck has been
elected as a member of the Board of “Geneva
Financial Center” the umbrella association of
the financial sector in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Code contains provisions designed to try
to: (i) prevent, among other things, improper
trading by Forum Finance’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
regarding
transactions and holdings of
employees.
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading
to,
the
The Code contains sections including, but not
limited
following key areas: (i)
restrictions on personal investing activities; (ii)
gifts and business entertainment; and (iii)
outside business activities.
Forum Finance 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
The Code also provides for Forum Finance’s
execution of supervisory policies and
procedures, and the review and enforcement
processes of such policies and procedures.
in
Officer
responsible
Forum Finance has designated a Chief
Compliance
for
maintaining, reviewing and enforcing Forum
Finance’s Code of Ethics and corresponding
policies and procedures.
in
effecting
personal
transactions by
Forum Finance treats all clients equitably and
has a duty to act in its clients’ best interests.
this
Except as otherwise described
brochure, the interests of clients will be placed
above Forum Finance’s interests in case of
any conflict. Forum Finance has adopted a
Code of Ethics (the “Code”) and maintains a
written policy covering General Principles of
Professional Conduct. Covered in this policy
are procedures governing personal securities
its
transactions by Forum Finance and
personnel. The Code also provides guidance
and instruction to Forum Finance and its
personnel on their ethical obligations in
fulfilling their duties of loyalty, fairness and
good faith towards the Firm’s clients.
The fundamental position of Forum Finance is
securities
that,
transactions, personnel of Forum Finance
must at all times place the interests of clients
ahead of their own pecuniary interests. All
these
personal securities
persons must be conducted in accordance with
the Code of Ethics and in a manner to avoid
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any actual or potential conflict of interest or any
abuse of any person’s position of trust and
responsibility. Further, these persons should
not take inappropriate advantage of their
positions with or on behalf of a client.
banks on a client’s behalf, we encourage
clients to use such banking custodians that
familiar with and have systems
are
regulatory and
compatible with all US
operational requirements.
If a person subject to the Code of Ethics fails to
comply with the Code, such person may be
subject
include
to sanctions, which may
warnings, disgorgement of profits, restrictions
on future personal trading, and, in the most
severe cases, the possibility of dismissal.
In cases where
Forum Finance 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
Each custodian bank has its own policies and
procedures relating to brokerage. Generally,
the custodial bank requires Forum Finance to
route securities orders through the trading
desk of the bank. In such cases Forum
Finance will not have discretion in selecting
the broker-dealer and the client should be
aware of the incumbent risks associated with
such arrangement.
the
custodial bank will settle with third-party
broker-dealers,
then Forum Finance 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.
Forum Finance Selection of Broker-Dealers
route securities orders
Although Forum Finance does not hold
proprietary positions, Forum Finance’s related
persons may own, buy, or sell for themselves
the same securities that they or Forum Finance
have recommended to clients. Thus, from time
to time, a client Account may purchase or hold
a security in which a related person of Forum
Finance has financial interest or an ownership
position, or a related person may purchase a
security that is held in a client Account.
When the custodian bank permits Forum
Finance to select the broker-dealer, Forum
Finance will
to
purchase and sell securities for those client
accounts held at the bank to independent
brokers and dealers.
time to
In selecting brokers and dealers to effect
client transactions, Forum Finance 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.” In placing
orders to purchase and sell equity securities,
application
of
these
Also, from
time, Forum Finance
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
investment management efforts. To ensure
that Forum Finance personnel never trade
ahead of their clients, Forum Finance Ltd
requires all trading in specific positions for
officer and employee accounts to come after
the analogous trades are executed for client
Accounts. Firm personnel communicate freely
and frequently among themselves to ensure
fundamental
the
restrictions.
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
All of Forum Finance’s clients already have
existing accounts or open new accounts at
custodial banks in Switzerland or elsewhere.
Each client is responsible for selecting the
bank which holds his or her account. While
Forum Finance does not select custodial
Forum Finance 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,
Forum Finance may place a large portion of
client equity transactions through a limited
number of brokers that meet the Firm’s quality
standards. When selecting a new equity
broker, Forum Finance conducts a due
diligence review of the broker to evaluate
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whether the broker is likely to provide best
execution. Forum Finance may consider any of
the following factors:
- The ability of the custodian bank to settle
transactions with the broker.
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 Forum Finance trades in.
- The broker’s ability
to communicate
effectively with Forum Finance.
- The broker’s ability to execute and settle
difficult trades.
- Whether or not the broker offers lower cost
be made through the broker-dealer specified
by the custodian bank and Forum Finance will
have no ability to select the broker-dealer. In
most cases, Swiss custodian banks act as a
broker-dealer and/or maintain relationships
with designated broker-dealers (including
potentially an affiliate of the custodian bank).
If required by the custodian bank, Forum
Finance effects security transactions through
the custodian bank or the broker or dealer
designated by the custodian bank selected by
the client. In such cases, Forum Finance
cannot guarantee that the client will receive
best execution or the best commissions
because Forum Finance 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.
electronic trading.
- The broker’s clearance and settlement
efficiency.
- Whether or not the broker can handle
Forum Finance’s range of order sizes.
Clients also should be aware of the following
disadvantages associated with Forum
Finance not having the ability to select the
broker-dealer:
- The
broker’s
ability
to maintain
confidentiality and anonymity.
- The reputation of the broker.
- The stability and financial strength of the
broker.
- Clients are solely responsible for negotiating
the commission rates and fees paid to the
Swiss custodian bank where such custodian
bank requires Forum Finance to trade through
its broker-dealer. Forum Finance will not be
able to negotiate commission rates with the
designated broker, and the Firm will not have
any negotiating leverage that results from the
ability to trade away from a designated broker.
the SEC under
- Clients may pay higher commission rates than
those paid by other clients whose trades are
placed with a broker-dealer chosen by Forum
Finance, may receive less favorable trade
executions, and/or may not obtain best
execution on their transactions.
the services provided by
- 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.
Due to the fact Forum Finance is based in
Switzerland and many of
the securities
purchased are non-US securities, the brokers
used by Forum Finance may not be registered
with
the US Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange Act”).
Forum Finance’s Chief Compliance Officer
reviews the due diligence performed and
approves or rejects the selection of each
broker. On a regular basis, Forum Finance
monitors
the
approved brokers, the quality of executions
and research, commission rates, the overall
brokerage relationship, and any other issues.
Forum Finance 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
Custodian Bank Selection of Broker-Dealers
Generally, Forum Finance does not permit
clients to direct brokerage other than as
Brokerage for transactions involving assets
held at Swiss custodian banks generally must
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outlined above in the context of a custodian
bank selected by the client that requires the
use of a specified broker-dealer.
Block Trades
Also note, since most Swiss custodian banks
warehouse securities orders until filled, there
may be delays in settlement between client
Accounts depending on the practice of the
respective custodian bank and/or broker.
Decision Making Process; Balancing the
Interests of Multiple Client Accounts
in
In making the decision as to which securities
are to be purchased or sold and the amounts
thereof, Forum Finance is guided by the
investment profile defined at the inception of
the adviser-client relationship in cooperation
with the client, and by periodic internal
the asset allocation. The
reviews of
investment profile covers such matters as the
relative proportion of debt and equity
securities to be held in the Account, the
degree of risk that the client wishes to assume
and the types and amounts of securities to be
held
the account. Forum Finance’s
authority may be further limited by specific
instructions from the client, which may restrict
or prohibit transactions in certain securities.
resulting
from
investable
In certain
less
liquid publicly
participate
in
the
Forum Finance 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
such
decisions may differ from client to client.
Forum Finance 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 Forum Finance or
different amounts of
cash
instances such as
available.
traded
purchases of
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
same
investment opportunities or participate on the
same basis.
Forum Finance 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,
investment objectives and strategy,
risk
tolerance and / or the ability to invest additional
funds will be taken into consideration. In
determining the portion for each participating
Account further factors such as Account 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 in the agreement with the
custodian. This can either be a sharing on a pro
rata basis or based on the implemented
digression model, whereas costs decrease in
relation to the purchased quantity and include
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 Forum Finance’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 Forum Finance
places more than one block trade for the
same security with more than one broker.
Forum Finance Ltd transmits such block
trades to more than one broker in a random
pattern (i.e. Forum Finance 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.
Use of Soft Dollars
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errors is to:
- Identify any errors in a timely manner.
- Correct all errors so that any affected account
is placed in the same position it would have
been in had the error not occurred.
- Incur all costs associated with correcting an
error (or to pass the costs on to the broker,
depending on which party is at fault). Costs
from corrective actions are not to be passed
on to a client.
Forum Finance 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.
the management or
- Forum Finance may, in accordance with the
client, offset a loss and all associated costs
against
investment
advisory fees it charges,
- Evaluate how the error occurred and assess
in any processes are
if any changes
warranted or if any continuing education is
required.
consequences and
the
required
The
corrective measures may be different
depending upon the nature of the error or the
account affected.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
All Accounts are reviewed regularly by the
Client Advisors to ensure that they remain
aligned with the client’s investment profile and
are positioned appropriately given current
market conditions as part of Forum Finance’s
general investment process.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other
Compensation
Research services within Section 28(e) may
include, but are not limited to, research reports
(including market research); certain financial
journals; software
trade
newsletters and
providing analysis of securities portfolios;
corporate governance research and rating
services; attendance at certain seminars and
research
conferences; discussions with
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.
Brokerage services within Section 28(e) may
include, but are not limited to, services related
to the execution, clearing and settlement of
securities
functions
transactions and
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
trading
trade analytics and
provides
strategies; software used to transmit orders;
clearance and settlement in connection with a
trade; electronic communication of allocation
instructions; routing settlement instructions;
post trade matching of trade information; and
services required by the SEC or a self-
regulatory organization such as comparison
trade
services, electronic confirms or
affirmations.
Trade Errors
referral
fees, marketing
Although Forum Finance’s goal is to execute
trades seamlessly in the manner intended by
the client and consistent with its investment
decisions, Forum Finance recognizes that
errors can occur for a variety of reasons.
Forum Finance‘s policy in dealing with such
Forum Finance is a fee-only adviser. Forum
Finance’s policy is not to accept compensation
from third parties relating to the investment
advice it gives to its clients. To the extent
Forum Finance receives remunerations from
third parties in connection with its investment
advisory services, it will reduce the fees owed
by the respective client to Forum Finance or
will credit the respective client’s Account for the
applicable amount. Such remuneration can
fees,
include
discounts, finder’s fees, service fees, including
shareholder service fees, 12b-1 fees or bonus
commissions paid by mutual funds, privately
offered funds, insurance products, variable
annuities or other investment products paid to
recommending an
Forum Finance
for
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investment, for investing client funds in such
product or for marketing assistance or the
performance of certain administrative tasks
associated with making an investment.
Forum Finance may pay third parties for client
referrals. Such arrangements comply with the
conditions and requirements of Rule 206(4)-1
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Account maintained at the custodian bank
selected by the client. In the context of a non-
discretionary
(advisory) mandate, Forum
Finance’s investment discretion is limited to
an advisory role and Forum Finance does not
implement investment decisions without the
approval of the client. In no case does Forum
Finance have discretionary authority to select
a qualified custodian for a client’s Account.
Item 17. Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
Forum Finance’s employees or associated
persons may be invited to attend seminars and
meetings with the costs associated with such
meetings borne by a sponsoring brokerage firm
or other party extending the invitation.
Item 15. Custody
Forum Finance 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 Forum Finance inadvertently receives any
proxy materials on behalf of a client, Forum
Finance will promptly forward such materials
to the client.
therefore
Forum Finance 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.
for
Clients who have questions about proxies
may contact Forum Finance
further
information.
Class Actions
Forum Finance typically is given authority to
have its fees directly deducted from a client’s
account. Consequently, Forum Finance is
deemed to have custody of such funds. Forum
Finance 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
the qualified
is aware of
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, generally on a quarterly basis.
Generally, these statements include a listing of
all valuations and all transactions occurring
during the period. Clients should carefully
review these statements and compare them
with those received from Forum Finance and,
when they have questions contact either
Forum Finance or the custodian bank. The
custodian also generally provides the client
with required year-end tax information.
inadvertently
Item 16. Investment Discretion
Forum Finance does not direct client
participation in class action lawsuits. Forum
Finance 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.
accepts
held
Forum Finance
is
investment
Forum Finance 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
client Accounts.
previously
in
not
Accordingly,
responsible for responding to, or forwarding to
clients, any class action settlement offers
discretionary
Forum Finance
authority
to manage client Accounts as
described above. Clients rarely restrict the
authority by which Forum Finance may act;
however, each client can communicate any
form of limitation in writing. In the context of a
discretionary mandate, Forum Finance
decisions without
makes
consulting the client by utilizing its limited
power of attorney for the management of the
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relating to securities currently or previously
held in the client Account.
Item 18. Financial Information
Forum Finance 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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