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16 BABMAES STREET
LONDON
SW1Y 6AH
TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
ADV Part II
W1M Investment Management Limited
16 Babmaes Street
London
SW1Y 6AH
www.w1m.com
1st July 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualification and business practices of W1M
Investment Management Limited (“W1MIM”, “the firm”, “we”). If you have any questions about the
contents of this Brochure, please contact Dominic Crabb on +44 (0)20 4617 2000 or
domininc.crabb@w1m.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or by any state securities
authority. W1MIM is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC.
Additional information about W1MIM is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Item 2: Material Changes
This section only covers material changes since the filing of the last Form of ADV Part II
(commonly known as “the Brochure”) since the last annual update of the Brochure dated 31
December 2024.
1. The Firm has changed its name to W1M Investment Management Limited (formerly known
as Waverton Investment Management Limited).
2. W1M Group Limited (formerly known as London and Capital Group Limited) has acquired
100% shareholding of W1M Holdings Limited (formerly known as Waverton Investment
Management Group Limited.
3. W1M Investment Management Limited remains under the control of Lovell Minnick Partners
(“LMP”), a US private equity firm and registered investment adviser (SEC reference 801-
74141).
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 3: Table of Contents
Contents
Item 2: Material Changes ............................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4: Advisory Business .............................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................... 6
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side Management ............................................................... 8
Item 7: Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................. 9
Item 8: Method of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................... 10
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................... 14
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities or Affiliations ............................................................................ 15
Item 11: Codes of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................ 17
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................................... 19
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................................ 20
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................................................... 21
Item 15: Custody .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Item 16: Investment Discretion .................................................................................................................... 23
Item 17: Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................................. 24
Item 18: Financial Information ...................................................................................................................... 25
Item 19: Requirements for State Registered Advisers ................................................................................. 26
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 4: Advisory Business
A. General Description of W1M Investment Management Limited
W1MIM is an investment adviser registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act 1940
with its principal place of business in London, UK. W1MIM is also regulated and registered with the
Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. W1MIM was incorporated on 30th July 1986 and is a wholly
owned subsidiary of W1M Holdings Limited, an unregulated holding company in the UK, who is a
wholly owned subsidiary of W1M Group Limited.W1M Group Limited is wholly owned by Sabrina
Bidco Limited.
B. Description of Advisory Services
W1MIM provides discretionary investment management services to clients including private
individuals, companies, charities, trusts and collective investment schemes (funds). Client
portfolios will be managed under a mandate selected by the client, which W1MIM will review to
ensure it aligns to the needs, characteristics and objectives of the client. In addition, we have an
obligation to ensure that the investment decisions we make are suitable and aligned to the specific
investment objective(s) and risk profile of each client.
Each investment mandate is designed to achieve its investment strategy and constructed using the
main asset classes (equities, bonds & cash and alternatives such as funds, hedge funds, property
and commodities). W1MIM also operate a selection of collective investment schemes (funds), and
one or more of these may also be used as part of the overall asset allocation of a portfolio. In doing
so, W1MIM will comply with the internal Conflicts of Interest Policy and regulatory requirements to
ensure that investment of all or part of a client’s portfolio into a Waverton fund is in the best
interests of the client. W1MIM are cognisant of the investment restrictions applying to US
portfolios, including the taxation rules around Passive Foreign Investment Companies.
The investment mandates are:
Equity – Investment in global equities designed for clients with an extended time horizon who can
tolerate periods of significant volatility, and whose objective is to maximise the value of their capital
by participating in the growth of the world economy.
Growth – Investment primarily in global equities. However, there will be a greater degree of
allocation to other asset classes than in a pure equity mandate.
Balanced – For those who are comfortable with equities representing the core of the portfolio but
are seeking diversification across asset classes. Often appropriate for clients requiring a
combination of income and growth.
Cautious – A medium risk mandate for clients who wish to participate in long term growth from
equities but prefer a more cautious stance than the typical “Balanced” investor. Likely to have an
increased allocation to alternative asset class.
Defensive – A modest equity allocation for more risk averse investors. Will have a higher weighting
in other asset classes, including alternatives.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Conservative – The lowest risk mandate containing an equity allocation. A larger weight is
assigned to fixed income and alternative asset classes.
Bonds – A fixed interest mandate for those who require low risk to capital in nominal terms. May
include index-linked and cash equivalent instruments if deemed appropriate.
Each client will have an individual portfolio tailored to meet their investment objectives. Clients
may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, geographical regions or
sectors. Investors in collective investment schemes (funds) will participate in each fund’s
investment performance, together with all other investors.
C. Description of Advisory Services
As of 31st December 2024, W1MIM’s discretionary assets under management totalled £13.6bn
($17.1bn). Other assets which W1MIM holds for clients either on an execution-only assets total
£1.3bn ($1.68bn).
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
A. Fees and Compensation
Investment management fees are charged on the Net Asset Value of the portfolio for clients at the
end of each calendar quarter. Fees are negotiated individually with clients but a typical fee scale
for US clients is 1%. If a new portfolio is established during a quarter, the investment management
fee will be pro-rated accordingly. If a portfolio is closed during a quarter, the investment
management fee is calculated based on the Net Asset Value of the portfolio on the closure date
and is pro-rated accordingly. Clients are charged quarterly in arrears and unless agreed with the
client otherwise, fees are debited from the underlying portfolio directly.
W1MIM may waive fees with respect to its employees and their related persons.
Brokerage charges, payable to broker-dealers used by W1MIM to execute client orders, incurred in
buying or selling of securities are passed on to clients at cost and are reflected in the overall cost
of the trade in addition to all market-based fees for executing trades. W1MIM endeavours to
achieve best execution for clients at all times. W1MIM does not generally pay compensation to
third parties but in the event that it does, any such fees would be disclosed to the client. Where a
client’s portfolio is invested in securities denominated in a currency other than a client’s core/base,
W1MIM will use all endeavours to obtain the best spot foreign exchange (FX) rate for each such
transaction. In such instances, W1MIM applies a foreign exchange fee of 0.1% to the FX rate
applied to the trade.
W1MIM charges an interest fee whereby a fee of 0.5% is deducted from the interest rate earned on
client cash held by the appointed custodians, SEI Investments (Europe) Limited or SEI
Investments Guernsey Limited. Where the interest rate applied on client cash is below 0.5%, all
interest earned is retained by W1MIM. Where the interest rate applied by the custodian is above
0.5%, the interest earned over and above 0.5% is allocated to client portfolios. Note, where the
base interest rate applied by banks is negative, the cost of this is passed onto the client and no
additional W1MIM charge will apply.
All fees and costs are applicable whether the client makes or loses money on investments. Fees
and costs will reduce any amount of money and investment return made in the portfolio over time.
Clients should ensure they understand the fees and costs being applied.
B. Conflict of Interest
W1MIM is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and must therefore
adhere to the FCA’s Rules and Principles for Business, including in relation to managing and
mitigating conflicts of interest as they arise.
A conflict of interest may occur where W1MIM or one of its staff members has an interest (personal
or professional) that conflicts with the interests of any of Waverton’s clients.
W1MIM has established, implemented and maintains a Conflicts of Interest Policy and keeps a
record of any circumstances in which a conflict of interest may arise or has arisen as a result of the
firm’s activities. This Conflicts of Interest Policy is available on the W1MIM website,
https://www.w1m.com/regulatory-disclosures/, and upon request.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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W1MIM undertakes to identify, manage and monitor any conflicts or potential conflicts that may
arise. When making investment decisions for clients, W1MIM’s staff members must act in clients’
best interests and put clients’ interests ahead of their own.
C. Client Nominated Brokers or Agents
W1MIM only provide a discretionary investment management service, therefore clients do not have
the option to nominate a specific broker or agent.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side Management
W1MIM manages a range of open-ended collective investment schemes (funds), a single UCITS
fund of which has performance fees paid to W1MIM in the event the performance of the fund
exceeds a stated benchmark.
Investment managers may manage both a performance fee fund and non-performance fee
portfolios at the same time, but conflicts of interest are managed carefully. All investment trades by
a single investment manager, particularly in relation to performance fee-paying funds, are
monitored closely to ensure one group of funds or clients, with the same investment mandates, are
treated fairly and equally. W1MIM has a strict policy regarding Initial Public Offerings and new
issues to ensure no clients are advantaged over others. A copy of W1MIM’s full Conflicts of
Interest Policy is available on request or on our website, www.waverton.co.uk/legal-and-regulatory.
For the avoidance of doubt, W1MIM does not charge performance-based fees on US client
portfolios. These US clients will not be invested in any fund due to the restrictions regarding
investing into Passive Foreign Investment Companies.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
A. Client Types
W1MIM provides discretionary investment management services to the following clients, both US
and non-US domiciled:
Individuals
•
• Family offices
• Trusts & estates
• Charitable organizations
• Corporations
• Collective investment schemes (funds)
Clients are introduced to W1MIM by a variety of sources, including personal recommendation, from
client advisors (lawyers, accountants, trust companies etc), existing clients and through industry
recognition. Our minimum investment threshold for a direct W1MIM US client is $1m, although this
can be lowered in certain cases.
B. Client Take-On Process
Typically, potential clients are met by the respective portfolio manager prior to agreeing to take on
a client and an appropriate investment objective is agreed. A prospective US client will be provided
with the following forms in relation to their relationship with W1MIM:
• Terms & Conditions
• Firm Brochure Form ADV II
• Brochure Supplements for the Primary and Secondary Portfolio Managers
• Relationship Summary, Form ADV III
• WIM1M Client Questionnaire
The client will be required to read the relevant Terms & Conditions provided, which sets out the
principal terms of the arrangement, and complete and sign the W1MIM Client Questionnaire. All
clients will also be asked to provide appropriate documentation to support Know Your Customer
(“KYC”) and Anti Money Laundering (“AML”) obligations, and W1MIM will only accept money to
manage on the successful completion of this process.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Item 8: Method of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Investment Strategies
W1MIM operates a formal portfolio construction process, for the construction of each of its
investment mandates. The key parts of the process are:
i. Asset Allocation
An in-house Asset Allocation Committee is responsible for setting target weightings for
each major asset class (equities, bonds, alternatives and cash) and their sub asset
classes under each investment mandate. There are appropriate internal controls in
place to check for adherence to these target weightings, against which the Portfolio
Managers will be measured for their dispersion. The assessment of Portfolio Managers
is done at the primary asset classes level, not at the sub asset class level. For
example, the Asset Allocation Committee may provide a target weighting for Gold within
the Alternatives asset class, but it is up to Portfolio Managers to decide whether they
want to take these positions (on investment grounds) or if it is appropriate for the client.
ii. Stock Selection
The global equity team is split between five regional teams (UK, US, Europe, Japan and
Developed & Emerging Asia). Each regional team adopts a fundamental approach to
identifying potential investment opportunities, utilising the significant breadth and depth
of experience at W1MIM. The majority of the investment team sits in one office
(including the Fixed Income, Funds & Alternatives teams), engendering a collegiate
atmosphere that results in regular discussion and sharing of ideas between colleagues,
a long-standing characteristic of the firm. Three of our Asian team are based in Asia.
The regional teams meet regularly with company management across all sectors
(approximately 1,000 meetings per year). This provides information from the ground
level that enhances our in-house research, and often gives better insights into the
health of the broader economy. These meetings in themselves often generate
investment ideas worthy of further analysis. We also engage in regular dialogue with
other industry contacts and sector specialists to enhance our knowledge and
understanding.
Each regional team maintains an active Regional Stock List that represents a focused
list of preferred stock recommendations. It is the responsibility of the Stock Selection
Committee, consisting of members from the global research teams, to construct the
Global Recommended List which represents W1MIM’s most compelling investment
ideas globally and is populated entirely from the Regional Stock Lists. The Committee
meets weekly with ad-hoc meetings when required. In addition to the research
undertaken by the regional teams, the Stock Selection Committee will occasionally
suggest sector or thematic research at the global level. The co-ordination of this work is
the responsibility of the Head of Equity Research.
Investment decisions are based on a thorough analysis of the company’s financial and
business prospects. The main sources of information taken into account include
management meetings, annual reports and company press releases.
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London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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W1MIM aims to invest in companies that can sustainably create wealth for
shareholders. We are increasingly aware of the impact of human activity on the
environment, and therefore determine that assessing the Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) data of a company is important. To do this, we partner with a global,
award-winning ESG research company for the provision of related data. This
information is considered by the regional teams to create the Regional Stock Lists.
B. Method of Analysis
W1MIM operates a formal portfolio review process, assessing each portfolio and the Portfolio
Managers accordingly. The key parts of the process are:
i. Portfolio Risk Review Committee
This in-house Committee reviews the risk of in-house funds and model portfolios,
reviewing aspects including performance, volatility and liquidity.
ii. Portfolio Dispersions Review Committee
This in-house Committee reviews any dispersion between the broad asset allocation in
client portfolios to the targets set by the Asset Allocation Committee. It assesses risks
from a range breach (i.e. whereby portfolios could be outside of the asset allocation
ranges a client agrees to) and from a score breach (i.e. whereby portfolios could be
outside of not only asset class ranges but sub-asset classes, such as geographical
positioning)
iii. Performance Review Committee
This in-house Committee reviews the performance across all areas of the business
including model portfolios and funds. Each Portfolio Manager is assessed, and the
performance of their client portfolios are assessed against other internal portfolios and
the benchmarks against which they are to be compared. Material issues arising out of
the Portfolio Risk Review Committee and the Portfolio Dispersions Review Committee
above are escalated here to this Committee.
iv. Formal peer reviews
This is a review carried out annually on each portfolio by a peer in the same
department. The role of the reviewer, independent of the Portfolio Manager, is critical in
highlighting where portfolio construction may not be optimal for a particular client’s
needs or where a portfolio is invested away from the house targets. Where any
deviation exists, the Portfolio Manager is required to provide commentary and explain
why that asset allocation meets with the investors’ objectives and risk profile. The
completion and response to these peer reviews is assessed at the Portfolio Dispersions
Review Committee above.
All performance is monitored by an independent in-house Performance & Risk team. Quarterly
performance reports are prepared for all portfolios and risk statistics are collated across similar
mandates. Where any unusual performance or risk characteristics occur, these are escalated to
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senior management. On a quarterly basis, all clients receive valuation booklets outlining their
portfolio value, assets, performance and the mandate characteristics the client has chosen.
C. Risk of Loss
All forms of investment which may be undertaken by W1MIM involve risk. W1MIM’s Portfolio
Managers seek to manage accounts so that risks are appropriate to the investment strategy and
client risk profile. Any investment includes the risk of loss and there can be no guarantee that a
particular level of return will be achieved. Clients should understand that the value of investments
and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise and that they can lose some or all of their
capital. Clients should be prepared to bear the risk of such potential losses. The information
included in this Brochure does not include every potential risk associated with each investment
strategy or particular client account. Clients are required to read the W1MIM Guide to Investment
Mandates before selecting an appropriate mandate and are urged to ask questions about risks and
risk factors associated with the selected investment mandate to determine whether the chosen
investment mandate is suitable for their risk profile, investment objective and financial position.
W1MIM also assess the suitability of the client’s chosen investment mandate to the client’s
disclosed circumstances, including time horizon and investment objectives, attitude to risk,
financial objectives and investment knowledge and experience.
D. Risk Categories
Each mandate has an associated risk category, which are shown below, together with asset class
ranges set by the Asset Allocation Committee:
Mandate
Risk Description
Indicative Volatility of Returns
Time
Horizon
Indicative Long
Term Return
Historic
Band
Equity
High volatility
8 years
16
8 – 23
CPI + 4.5%
Growth
High / medium volatility
7 years
12
6 – 16
CPI + 3.5%
Balanced
Medium volatility
6 years
10
5 – 14
CPI + 3.0%
Cautious
Medium / low volatility
5 years
8
4 – 12
CPI + 2.5%
Defensive
Low volatility
4 years
6
3 – 10
CPI + 2.0%
Conservative
Low volatility
3 years
5
3 – 10
CPI + 1.5%
Bonds
Low volatility
3 years
7
3 – 10
CPI + 0.5%
Investors should understand the risks associated to each mandate type:
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E. Other Important Risk Factors
The attention of the Customer is drawn to the following types of transactions and the risks
associated with such transactions.
i.
Investment Denominated in Foreign Currencies
If a liability of the Customer in one currency is to be matched by an asset in a different
currency, or if W1MIM provides services under this Agreement relating to an investment
denominated in a foreign currency, a movement in exchange rates may have an effect
which may be either favorable or unfavorable on the investment, which may be
separate from that experienced on such investment.
ii. Derivatives Risk Warning Notice
Although derivative instruments can be utilized for the management of investment risk,
some of these products are unsuitable for many investors. As a result, W1MIM does not
invest in financial derivative instruments for US clients.
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London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
There are currently no disciplinary or legal/regulatory proceedings or investigations with either
customers or our supervisory authorities outstanding.
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W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities or Affiliations
A. Broker-Dealer, Futures Commissions Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or
Commodity Trading Adviser Registration Status
W1MIM is not registered as a securities broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity
pool operator, commodity trading advisor nor is it an associated person of any of these entities.
Refer to our Relationship Summary (Form ADV III) for further information.
B. Relationships Material to W1M Investment Management Limited
W1MIM is affiliated with W1M Group Limited, which includes a registered investment adviser
subsidiary (W1M Wealth Management Limited (“W1MWM”), SEC reference 801-63787)). W1MIM’s
immediate parent company, W1M Holdings Limited, and W1M Group Limited share the same
parent company, Sabrina Bidco Limited, an unregulated Jersey-based holding company under the
Jersey registration number 143001.
However, W1MIM does not have registered broker-dealer relationships which are affiliates who are
approved brokers for its US clients. Therefore, no affiliates that act as broker, agent or custodian
for W1MIM’s US clients. W1M1IM has no other arrangements that are material to its advisory
business or its clients with any other Related Person.
C. Related Persons & Material Conflicts of Interest with Clients
W1MIM’s immediate parent company, W1M Holdings Limited, owns another subsidiary, W1M
Wealth Planning LLP (“ W1M Wealth”), which is set up to provide investment advisory and financial
planning services to clients, predominantly based in the UK. Whilst there may be clients being
advised to W1MIM, there are controls in place to ensure these are in the client’s best interest.
Each entity, W1MIM and W1M Wealth, actively manage these conflicts.
W1M is controlled by Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a US private equity firm and registered
investment adviser (SEC reference 801-74141).The business activities and operations of W1M and
LMP remain separate and there are no interlinked clients managed by or referred to W1MIM.
There are no material conflicts of interests identified in relation to this relationship.as part of this
transaction.
In addition, W1M has other affiliated entities under the common control of LLC that have similar
business activities as those of W1MIM or W1M Wealth. This includes the registered investment
adviser, W1M Wealth Management Limited (SEC reference 801-63787). Both W1MIM and
W1MWM have in place a number of controls to manage conflicts and ensure activities are
undertaken in the client’s best interest.
W1MIM is also a discretionary investment manager for a range of open-ended collective
investment schemes (funds) into which some W1MIM clients are invested. To manage the
conflicts, W1MIM does not charge a fee for any client portfolio invested into these funds. Further,
controls are in place to prevent the purchase of these funds for a US client.
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W1MIM may have relationships with the Related Persons referred to below; however, this is in the
natural course of business dealings and as such conflicts will not arise.
• Broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, or government securities dealer or broker
• Other investment adviser or financial planner
• Banking or thrift institution
• Accountant or accounting firm
• Lawyer or law firm
• Pension consultant
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London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 11: Codes of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
W1MIM recognises that, as a fiduciary to its clients, it owes a duty to all of its clients to avoid
conflicts of interest and to act in the best interests of its clients. Accordingly, each employee of
W1MIM is required to comply with firm-wide policies and procedures on personal trading (see
below). Further, no employee of W1MIM may disclose to any person any confidential information
regarding transactions in any investment or security whatsoever being purchased or sold by a
client of W1MIM or being considered for such purchase or sale. This prohibition does not apply to
disclosures necessary between employees solely in connection with their performance of duties for
a client of W1MIM.
B. Personal Trading
All employees are required to comply with the Personal Account Dealing Policy (personal trading)
in order to ensure that their interests do not conflict with the interests of clients. There are strict
controls in place at W1MIM to mitigate the risk to clients and prioritise the interests of clients. All
employees must:
• Report their personal securities holdings and transactions on a periodic basis to the
Compliance Department
• Obtain pre-approval for transactions in certain in-scope investments in line with the
Personal Account Dealing Policy
• Deal subject to a minimum holding periods
• Avoid trading and utilising inside information in their personal trading
C. Securities in which Adviser or a Related Person have a Material Financial Interest
W1MIM, does not, as principal buy securities for itself from, nor sell securities it owns to its clients.
It is possible that, on rare occasions in order to ensure a client does not go overdrawn or to correct
a trading error, W1MIM may on its own account trade or sell securities it owns or buy securities
from clients. Such transactions will always be in accordance with W1MIM’s general obligation as a
fiduciary to act in the best interests of its clients and to obtain the best price and execution for its
clients.
W1MIM does not complete security transactions for commission, nor does it execute any securities
transactions on behalf of its US clients through US registered affiliated brokers. W1MIM does not
execute transactions for non-clients in which client securities are sold to or bought from a
brokerage customer. Further, W1MIM does not have US registered broker-dealers which are
affiliates who are approved brokers for its US clients and therefore no affiliate acts as broker or
agent in effecting securities transactions for both W1MIM’s US clients and the person on the other
side of the transaction. W1MIM may engage in cross-agency transactions for clients subject to the
rules of best execution, suitability and acting in the client’s best interest.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
W1MIM may trade on behalf of US clients in securities issued by a company in which an affiliate of
W1MIM has a financial interest or position. For example, W1MIM may recommend products in
which its affiliates have a financial interest. Related persons of W1MIM, including affiliates,
engage in various types of investment advisory activities with issuers of securities which may be
recommended by, or purchased on behalf of, its clients. W1MIM will not generally have access to
detailed information concerning the securities positions of its affiliates. Accordingly, while W1MIM
may, in the ordinary course of business make purchases/sales for clients in securities in which
affiliates may have a financial interest or position, such actions will be made without regard to such
positions. Sometimes, however, W1MIM may have access to confidential information or be
otherwise restricted from dealing in certain securities. As a result, W1MIM may not initiate a
transaction it may otherwise have done.
Except in exceptional circumstances, as referred to above, W1MIM does not buy or sell securities
for itself. Employees of W1MIM may from time to time buy or sell securities for their personal
accounts in situations where W1MIM intends to buy or sell the same securities for or recommend
the purchase or sale of the same securities to its US clients. W1MIM and its employees must
comply with all applicable financial services laws in offering such investment opportunities to
W1MIM’s US clients. W1MIM may manage a portfolio for knowledgeable employees in a fashion
that is similar to the portfolios managed for W1MIM’s clients. Transactions in securities to be made
for the personal interest of an employee of W1MIM are subject to W1MIM’s procedures for
personal account dealing. Accordingly, employee trades are subject to pre-clearance requirements,
as well as trading prohibitions designed to avoid conflicts of interest with clients.
A copy of W1MIM’s Code of Ethics is available to any client or prospective client on request.
W1MIM’s Conflict of Interest Policy is available on the website at:
https://www.waverton.co.uk/legal-and-regulatory.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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16 BABMAES STREET
LONDON
SW1Y 6AH
TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
W1MIM has an obligation to comply with best execution and will only deal with brokers who are
able to similarly comply. As a result, W1MIM have outsourced the execution of client orders to
Northern Trust Securities LLP. W1MIM is responsible for overseeing the performance of Northern
Trust Securities LLP and both parties will take all reasonable steps to obtain the best possible
result taking into account the criteria and factors set out below, subject to any instruction given by
our client (detailed further below).
Northern Trust is contractually obliged to provide best execution and our Compliance team
routinely monitor their order execution arrangements and quality of execution obtained. As we are
a smaller-sized firm, market impact costs are typically low and accordingly, are only relevant in a
small proportion of cases.
Best execution factors
W1MIM uses the factors set out below when executing Client Orders:
• Price
• Costs
• Speed of execution
• Likelihood of execution
• Speed of settlement
• Likelihood of settlement
• Size of the order
• Nature of the order
• Any other consideration relevant to the execution of the order
W1MIM as a firm does not enter in any soft dollar arrangements.
W1MIM’s Order Execution Policy is available on our website https://www.w1m.com/regulatory-
disclosures/.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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LONDON
SW1Y 6AH
TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Those portfolios that have had investment restrictions imposed on them by the client are reviewed
on a trade-by-trade basis by the Portfolio Manager and the Compliance department.
Each portfolio is assigned a Secondary Portfolio Manager, who has the responsibility of conducting
an annual review of the relevant portfolio to ensure it is being managed in compliance with the
client’s objective and risk profile, and with W1MIM’s investment policy. This includes adherence to
internal stock recommendations, asset allocation thresholds and any client-driven investment
restrictions.
On a quarterly basis, the Performance and Risk Department analysts prepare consolidated
performance reports on each Portfolio Managers’ portfolios and strategy groups, detailing relative
performance figures, risk characteristics and dispersion of returns. Where a portfolio deviates
outside the agreed risk tolerances of the client’s mandate, the portfolio is reviewed by internal
committees as disclosed in Item 8 to determine the root cause and whether any remedial action is
required.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Not applicable.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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16 BABMAES STREET
LONDON
SW1Y 6AH
TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 15: Custody
W1MIM does not have physical custody of client assets, and has arranged for custody of client
assets to be provided to our clients by:
• SEI Investments (Europe) Limited for clients that need their assets to be held in the United
Kingdom; or
• SEI Investments Guernsey Limited for clients that need their assets to be held outside of
the United Kingdom.
Clients are also able to appoint their own custodian.
The above custodians are required to report separately on a quarterly basis for US clients.
W1MIM also will report quarterly, providing clients with a full investment report and valuation of the
portfolio. W1MIM does not have sight of the custodian reports but will ensure that to the best of our
ability all reports are reconciled on a regular basis between W1MIM and our custodians.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 16: Investment Discretion
W1MIM will have absolute discretion in the selection of investments and management of the client
portfolio but will exclude the purchase of securities on which the client has specifically placed
restrictions. W1MIM will receive discretionary investment management authority prior to account
set up, to act in the capacity of discretionary investment manager, as agreed in the Terms &
Conditions.
Where necessary, W1MIM will take instructions from individuals acting on the clients’ behalf in
accordance with a Power of Attorney.
Where W1MIM has entered into a discretionary agreement with a client, it has discretion to decide
which securities, and the amount thereof, are bought and sold, and which dealer or broker is to be
used. In making these decisions W1MIM must act within its investment mandate selected by the
client, any sector, geographical or other restrictions imposed by the client and in accordance with
FCA, SEC rules and regulations and the Terms & Conditions.
Certain investments may be appropriate for more than one client. Investment decisions for clients
will be made after consideration of factors such as their current holdings, availability of cash for
investment and the size of their investments, investment objectives and risk profile. In some cases,
a particular investment may be bought or sold for one or more clients. Similarly, a particular
investment may be bought for one or more clients when one or more other clients are selling the
investment. In addition, purchases or sales of the same investment may be made for two or more
clients on the same day. In such event, such transactions will be allocated among clients in a fair
and reasonable manner. Such allocation is the responsibility of each Portfolio Manager and before
transmission to nominated broker.
It is possible that W1MIM may inadvertently receive material, non-public information relating to
publicly traded securities. In the event of such an occurrence W1MIM employees will follow internal
processes and cease trading for any client in such securities during the period when such
information remains outside the public domain and could give advantage.
Where it is appropriate, and within the client’s mandate and risk criteria, W1MIM may from time to
time acquire on behalf of client’s securities issued in initial public offerings.
If W1MIM decides to purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the
same time it may, subject to compliance with requirements under applicable financial services law,
aggregate such orders. Transactions will be averaged as to price and transaction costs and
allocated among the relevant clients. An order for a client may only be aggregated with other client
orders where it is unlikely that this will work to the disadvantage of other clients. Whenever it is
believed that the aggregation of an order from a client with other orders would be disadvantageous
to that client then that client order is executed on its own and before any other orders received
subsequent to that client order.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
W1MIM acts as discretionary manager and will therefore be entitled, at its discretion and without
notice to the client, to procure or to refrain from procuring the exercise of voting and other rights
and privileges attaching to the investments compromised in the portfolio, and to accede or refrain
from acceding to any compromise or arrangement in relation to any scheme of arrangement or
scheme for reconstruction or amalgamation involving any such investment.
To assist with voting processes, W1MIM has engaged with an outsourced service provider to assist
with the provision of proxy voting. W1MIM’s approach is to vote in a manner that we believe is
aligned with the protection and creation of shareholder value, which may not always support the
Board of investee companies. Given the nature of our business and the relatively small size of our
shareholdings in relation to the market capitalisation of investee companies, we have decided to
vote on the direct equity holdings held within internally managed funds. Combined, these account
for approximately 80% of total assets under management. W1MIM’s first Annual Report of proxy
voting record of management investment companies (Form N-PX) can be accessed here:
https://www.sec.gov/search-filings Further details on W1MIM’s voting process is available within
the Engagement Policy and the Engagement Report, both of which are available on the website,
https://www.w1m.com/regulatory-disclosures/.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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16 BABMAES STREET
LONDON
SW1Y 6AH
TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 18: Financial Information
W1MIM does not directly hold client assets as custody. All client assets are either arranged for as
per Item 15 above or arranged by clients directly. Client cash is never held with any affiliate
company to W1MIM.
All client fees are payable in arrears on a quarterly basis.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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16 BABMAES STREET
LONDON
SW1Y 6AH
TEL: +44 (0)20 4617 2000
WEBSITE: www.w1m.co.uk
Item 19: Requirements for State Registered Advisers
Not applicable.
W1M Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH
W1M Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of 12 Endeavour Square,
London E20 1JN, with firm reference number 116404. Registered in England and Wales, Company Number No 2042285.
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