Alternative Solutions
Access opportunities with top asset managers across global markets
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Who we are
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Alternative Solutions harnesses the scale and reach of HSBC to bring investors opportunities for diversification and growth. Our extensive experience and meticulous processes allow us to guide investors expertly through the complex landscape, pinpointing what we consider the best risk-return opportunities. |
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Source: HSBC AM, as of 30th June 2025 |
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What sets us apart
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Comprehensive offering We offer a comprehensive array of investment strategies in external managers to suit our clients’ needs Proven track-record Clients have trusted us to invest in, manage, and advise on alternative solutions investments for over 35 years Extensive access Our established presence and large assets under management allows us to access otherwise hard-to-reach investment opportunities |
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“Our Alternative Solutions strategies are designed to provide clients with access to opportunities across global markets. By partnering with top asset managers, we deliver tailored solutions that align with our clients’ objectives. Our approach emphasizes rigorous due diligence, transparency, and a commitment to driving sustainable growth, ensuring that our clients benefit from both diversification and expert management.”
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What we do
Hedge Funds
Access liquid, diversified sources of alpha with one of the largest hedge funds allocators
Infrastructure
Gain exposure to top infrastructure managers
Private Credit
Tailored exposure to private credit opportunities with leading managers
Venture Capital
Invest in tomorrow’s technologies while partnered with top venture capital firms
Impact
Investments in funds that have sustainability at the heart of their objectives
Leadership team
William Benjamin Head of Alternative Solutions |
James Wilkinson Head of Private Equity Fund Investments |
Patrick Carsten-Suchy Head of Credit |
Glenn Fox Head of Infrastructure |
Tim Williams Senior Real Estate Investment Manager |
Julian Romero Head of Hedge Fund Portfolio Management United Kingdom |
Chris Matthey Head of Hedge Fund Portfolio Management Switzerland |
Kara Byun Head of Fintech Investments |
Anja Graef Head of Impact |
Kutty Dutta Head of Secondaries |
Patrick Sixsmith Head of Co-investments |
Ling Chong Head of Alternative Solutions, Asia |
Nicholas J. Aromando Managing Principal, Head of Hedge Fund Research and Portfolio Management Americas |
Alex Grievson Head of European Hedge Fund Research |
Kay Gadgil Head of Fund Manager and ESG |
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Key Risks
- Risk Considerations: There is no assurance that a portfolio will achieve its investment objective or will work under all market conditions. The value of investments may go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Portfolios may be subject to certain additional risks, which should be considered carefully along with their investment objectives and fees.
- Illiquidity: An investment in alternatives is a long term illiquid investment. By their nature, the alternatives’ investments will not generally be exchange traded. These investments will be illiquid.
- Long term horizon: Investors should expect to be locked-in for the full term of the investment
- Economic conditions: The economic cycle and prevailing interest rates will impact the attractiveness of the underlying investments. Economic activity and sentiment also impacts the performance of underlying companies, and will have a direct bearing on the ability of companies to keep up with interest and principal repayments.
- Valuation: These investments may have no or a limited liquid market, and other investments including those in respect of loans and securities of private companies, may be based on estimates which cannot be marked to market until sale. The valuation of the underlying investments is therefore inherently opaque.
- Strategy Risk: Investments into alternatives may, among other risks, be negatively affected by adverse regulatory developments or reform, credit risk and counterparty risk. The credit market bears idiosyncratic risks such as borrower fraud, borrower bankruptcy, prepayment risk, security enforceability risk, subordination risk and lender liability risk.
- Investor’s Capital At Risk: Investors may lose the entirety of invested capital