Record is a specialist asset manager serving large institutional investors. Its core strength is currency and risk management, supported by a broader set of investment solutions across absolute return and private markets.
The company was founded in 1983 and has built its reputation in currency management. That remains central to the investment case. Institutional portfolios often carry material currency exposure, particularly when assets are spread across different markets. Record’s hedging services are designed to help clients manage that exposure more effectively, reduce uncertainty and improve control over portfolio outcomes.
The group provides passive hedging, dynamic hedging and currency solutions for asset managers. These services are practical, repeatable and closely linked to client need. Currency risk management is not a discretionary add-on for many institutions. It is often a required part of portfolio governance, particularly for pension funds, insurers and other large asset owners.
Record has also moved beyond its original currency specialism. Its absolute return strategies are designed to seek returns across different market conditions. This gives the business a wider opportunity set and reduces reliance on a single product area. It also reflects a clear commercial direction: using specialist investment expertise to address institutional demand for diversified sources of return.
Private markets are another area of focus. Record offers purpose-built solutions across emerging market local debt, infrastructure equity and private equity. These areas can appeal to institutions looking for long-term exposures and differentiated return drivers. They also require strong structuring, governance and execution. Record’s emphasis on tailored solutions is therefore important, as large clients usually need mandates built around specific objectives rather than standard products.
Record plc (LON:REC) develops bespoke, high-quality, sophisticated solutions for institutional investors, a unique offering stemming from Record’s knowledge and expertise gained from its core currency hedging markets.
