is constantly on the lookout for niche investments, niche markets and unique opportunities, so far, we have achieved this nicely. Given Quintar Capital’s roots and connections with European financial institutions, how do these relationships influence your investment strategies, particularly in the context of Asian markets? These relationships influence Quintar in the way that we need to evolve, need to continue to find special investment opportunities. Nobody is asking Quintar to build a listed equity portfolio, for that there are much better managers around. However, Quintar’s relationships are asking for special opportunities that cannot be sourced by the box-standard asset or wealth managers. Quintar Capital also offers trade finance investment services. Given the complexities and risks involved in international trade, particularly given the current shipping disruption around the Red Sea, how does Quintar Capital assist its clients in terms of risk mitigation? What finance instruments are available? We now offer direct lending to commodity traders, expanding our support in trade finance. We acknowledge the increased volatility caused by geopolitical tensions and climate issues, which affect trading routes and commodity supply. There are new crises coming up every few months. Nonetheless, the similar nature of the crises makes them easier to manage. To manage these challenges, we maintain strong borrower relationships, carefully select trades, and establish strong relationships, or even partnerships with finance players that have gone through the toughest of time, like the COVID-19 pandemic. Our adaptive risk management approach enables us to effectively navigate uncertainties and disruptions in the trade finance space. Could you share how your trade finance offerings and strategies have evolved in response to recent global economic changes? We evolved our trade finance offerings and strategies in response to recent global economic changes, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the challenges faced by traders in terms of limited working capital and disrupted cash flow, we took a dynamic approach to address these issues. Anticipating the need for extended loan restructuring and turnaround times, we implemented a strategy to purchase trade finance fund units at substantial discounts. In return, we receive future distributions from these funds when successful recoveries occur. This investment strategy was specifically designed to capitalize on the unique opportunities presented during this special window of economic uncertainty. We are pleased with the returns generated through this approach, which has allowed us to support traders and benefit from their eventual recoveries. By adapting our trade finance offerings and embracing innovative strategies, we have demonstrated our ability to respond to the evolving global economic landscape and provide valuable support to clients during challenging times. “Quintar delivers strong riskadjusted returns while contributing to sustainable and impactful investments in the APAC region.” HONG KONG 94 Finance Monthly Global Awards 2024.
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