At a Glance
LFIS Capital "LFIS" is a quantitative asset manager with strong expertise in financial engineering and derivatives. LFIS was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Paris. LFIS has been affiliated with Walter Global Asset management (Walter GAM) since 2020.
As part of its expansion in North America, LFIS joined forces with its Canadian reference shareholder Walter GAM to create Nalmont Capital, a Canadian asset management company based in Montreal, in 2024. Nalmont Capital focuses on quantitative strategies and alternative investments, while drawing on the technological expertise of LFIS.
Our Philosophy
Macro trends may be increasingly difficult to predict, but perennial opportunities are created by dislocations and discrepancies between related assets and instruments. With a combination of quantitative asset management capabilities, investment banking expertise and a complete capital markets platform, LFIS offers investors differentiated strategies which seek to capture opportunities across the full investment scope and extract value wherever it lies.
LFIS’ DNA
QUANT AND DERIVATIVES
LFIS’ approach combines data and technology with financial and behavioral theory to screen a broad range of asset classes and instruments, identify opportunities and implement a disciplined investment process.
ASSET MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL MARKETS
With an experienced team of professionals coming from the AM industry or from investment bank trading desks, LFIS brings together fiduciary expertise with a robust capital markets infrastructure.
SOLUTIONS MINDSET
Grounded in LFIS’ ExCo’s DNA, our solution-oriented mindset is dedicated to identifying optimal solutions that address the specific needs and constraints of our clients.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
Our founding partners and employees are also owners of LFIS, fostering a strong alignment of interests with those of our clients.
Quantitative Approach
built on human insight
Dedicated to delivering strong, repeatable long-term performance
Proprietary investment models - 100% internal IP
Continuous investment in data and technology
Data driven, heaviliy processed investment approach with discretionary overlay
Executive Committee
Timeline
November 2024
LFIS Capital, in association with its Canadian reference shareholder Walter GAM, launches Nalmont Capital, a Montreal-based asset management company specializing in quantitative strategies and alternative investments. This strategic partnership enables LFIS to integrate new management expertise and expand its capabilities on the North American continent.
January 2024
LFIS Capital launches its structured product support solution in Saas format for private banks, asset managers and family offices.
Leveraging its technology platform, LFIS is able to build customized recommendations for each portfolio of structured products, based on risk profile and various possible market scenarios.
October 2023
LFIS Capital nominated for the With Intelligence EuroHedge Awards 2023 among the 5 best European Multi-Strategy Funds.
October 2022
BNP Paribas for THEAM Quant fund strategies & LFIS Capital join forces to offer a multi-strategy innovation designed to deliver absolute returns.
February 2021
LFIS becomes a Core Supporter of the SBAI
November 2020
Walter Global Asset Management acquires a strategic stake in LFIS.
June 2020
LFIS launches its first managed account in North America
January 2019
LFIS named “Best Quant Manager” by Risk Magazine
The reference to awards or nominations is not an indicator of future awards or nominations.October 2018
LFIS and Quantitative Management Initiative (“QMI”) host the inaugural Quant Vision Summit, an international, research-focused event
May 2018
LFIS announces a research partnership with QMI
November 2017
LFIS awarded “Best Hedge Fund Group” by Hedge Funds Review
The reference to awards or nominations is not an indicator of future awards or nominations.January 2017
LFIS’ premia strategy named “Best Multi-Strategy Fund of the Year” at the Eurohedge awards
The reference to awards or nominations is not an indicator of future awards or nominations.December 2016
LFIS’ premia strategy reaches $1 billion
January 2015
LFIS receives the “Best Credit Strategy of the Year” award at the Eurohedge awards
The reference to awards or nominations is not an indicator of future awards or nominations.February 2013
LFIS is founded within the La Française Groupe