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What is asset management? Definition and examples

An asset management company is a specialised entity that manages and adds value to financial and real estate portfolios on behalf of institutional and private investors. Its primary role is to optimise returns on assets under management through targeted investment strategies tailored to the risk profile and objectives of its clients. 

In the financial sector, asset management refers to a range of activities related to the management of financial instruments, credit assets and real estate with the aim of increasing their value over time.

Understanding the concept of asset management is essential to grasping the strategic role that these firms play as qualified intermediaries between investors and financial markets.

As the sector has evolved, asset management companies have broadened their capabilities, incorporating analytical expertise and innovative tools to navigate the complexities of the global economic landscape.

 

Management of investment funds and financial portfolios

One of the core services of an asset management company is the management of investment funds. These vehicles pool capital from a number of investors and allocate it across a diversified range of assets, including equities, bonds and alternative instruments. The objective is to generate returns that align with defined strategies, while balancing risk and reward.

The concept of asset management - what it is and how it works - is closely linked to the ability to select and monitor financial instruments using market analysis and advanced predictive models. Investment diversification is a fundamental principle that helps to reduce exposure to individual risks and optimise returns over the medium to long term.

Engaging a specialist asset manager means gaining access to a team of professionals who continuously analyse macroeconomic scenarios and identify the most promising investment opportunities to achieve sustainable capital growth.

 

Real estate asset valuation and management

In addition to the financial sector, many entities are involved in the management and enhancement of real estate assets. So what is asset management in this context? It refers to the activities involved in selecting, acquiring, managing and disposing of properties with the aim of maximising the return on real estate investments.

Strategies vary depending on the type of asset and the objectives of the owner. For rental properties, the focus is on efficient management, maintenance and rental optimisation. Properties held for sale are repositioned and redeveloped to increase their market value.

A structured approach to real estate management improves investment performance while mitigating risks associated with fluctuations in the real estate market.

 

Management of distressed credit and assets: the role of ARECneprix

A highly specialised area of asset management concerns the management of non-performing loans and distressed assets. In particular, UTP (Unlikely To Pay) exposures involve corporate borrowers who are experiencing temporary financial difficulties but have the potential to recover.

ARECneprix is a leading player in this field, offering tailor-made solutions for managing and increasing the value of credit and real estate portfolios. Through targeted strategies, the company helps investors and financial institutions manage complex exposures with the aim of turning problem assets into value-generating opportunities.

With multi-disciplinary expertise and in-depth market knowledge, ARECneprix offers a comprehensive service to those seeking effective management of their investments. For more details on the solutions we offer, please visit the dedicated page on our website.

 

ARECneprix's asset management services

ARECneprix positions itself in the market as a specialised asset manager with a focus on credit and real estate and the structuring of complex transactions. Its services include asset management, structuring & financing, special servicing and advisory. ​

In the area of asset management, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services ranging from investor support to real estate valuation and analysis, to big data analytics, data enrichment, location intelligence and, finally, property management.

In real estate, ARECneprix manages, appraises and increases the value of real estate assets by bringing together expertise in valuation, technical due diligence, project monitoring and real estate development, both greenfield and brownfield sites.

As part of its structuring & financing service, ARECneprix assists investors across the entire value chain - from project inception to due diligence and management of corporate secured and unsecured asset classes - by means of detailed credit assessments, legal analysis and valuations of the underlying real estate assets.

ARECneprix's credit management strategy is rooted in a strong commitment to restoring performing status (back to bonis) through a consensual approach aimed at aligning the interests of borrowers and stakeholders.

logoArec neprix S.p.A. is the new company of illimity Bank, dedicated to credit management and focused on corporate customers * .Fully paid up Share capital € 50,000.00Office: Via Soperga, 9 - 20127 Milano | Via Abruzzi, 3 - 00187 Roma Tax Code and Registration no. Of the Companies Register of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi: 10130330961Economic Administrative Index MI- 2507951Company participating in the "illimity" VAT Group No. 12020720962Company with sole shareholder belonging to Gruppo Illimity Bank S.p.A. registered in the Register of Banking Groups at No. 245.Company subject to management and coordination activities of illimity Bank S.p.A.
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Arec neprix S.p.A. is an operator authorised under art. 115 of the Consolidated Law on Public Security (Testo Unico delle Leggi di Pubblica Sicurezza, TULPS), Cat. 13d – Admin. and Social Police Div. n. 22/2022, authorisation of the Milan Police Headquarters. neprix is fully controlled by illimity Bank (www.illimity.com)