A word from the CEO
As a family-owned company we see investment management through a different lens. Our vision is for a sustainable future, building on the expertise developed in the company since 1976 in order to provide wealth preservation and growth for both current and future generations of clients.
As one of the leading companies in our specialist area, we know that in-depth research, careful analysis, and windows of opportunity are prime drivers of results in our industry. However this has to be combined with an understanding of the goals and aspirations of our clients in order to provide full satisfaction.
As the world around us changes, we remain true to our values while constantly incorporating new opportunities.
Our History
The history of the company starts with Richard Smouha but its continued success stems from a rare example of effective family cooperation. A few years after its founding as an independent wealth manager, Atlanti successfully transformed into a fund management company in 1985 upon an initiative of Jeremy Smouha, employed at GAM under the direct leadership of the financial pioneer Gilbert de Botton, inventor of the open architecture model. The funds managed by Atlanti for GAM subsequently grew enormously when Richard was joined by his son Anthony in 1992, previously the head of bond trading and sales at SG Warburg Soditic.
Anthony transformed over the years the original investment strategy into a rigorous institutional success capable of attracting the most important and largest investors.
Atlanti has strongly contributed over time to the independent management world.
As one of the first independent managers to obtain a license for the management of collective investment funds (CISA licence) from the Swiss authority FINMA in 2008 it highlighted its commitment to strict compliance. It was also one of the independent management companies to participate in the founding of the Swiss Association of Managers (ASG), the GSCGI Group, the OAR-G, and the independent UN-recognized organization CIFA.
Some of the formulative milestones which have allowed for continued expansion and attraction of top talent: Grégoire Mivelaz joined the company as an analyst then manager in 2009 having previously worked on both the sell and buy side of credit analysis and has been co-managing the fund strategies for over 10 years. In 2012, Jeremy Smouha, who made a career at the highest level with GAM in London opened the UK office for Atlanti and in 2019 Patrick Smouha became co-manager of the GAM Credit Opportunities fund strategies alongside Anthony Smouha and Grégoire Mivelaz. In 2023, Romain Miginiac joined the team and became fund Manager.
The dynamism of the company is based on melding what has worked over time with modern thinking. Focusing on continuity while recruiting the top talent of tomorrow ensures that they will remain a leader in independently managed assets. These elements are more relevant than ever in today’s fast paced and evolving investment landscape and a lasting commitment to being a master of reliable investments, will continue to deliver consistently high income and capital growth.Â