By Dr. Remko VanEkelen – Chief Executive Officer, Amergeris Wealth Management Group AG | Sam van Gisbergen, Global Head of Capital Markets, Amicorp
The Growing Demand for Smarter Investment Structures
As global investment strategies become increasingly sophisticated, investors and asset managers are seeking structures that offer greater flexibility, speed, and operational efficiency. Traditional fund models, while effective in certain contexts, may not always meet the evolving needs of cross-border investors operating in dynamic markets.
Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs) are emerging as a modern alternative, enabling investment professionals to access scalable and customizable solutions without the complexity often associated with traditional fund formation.
What Are Actively Managed Certificates?
An AMC is a structured investment instrument that allows an appointed investment manager to actively manage an underlying portfolio within a certificate wrapper. Unlike passive investment vehicles that follow a fixed benchmark, AMCs support dynamic portfolio management, allowing strategies to adapt in response to market conditions, investment opportunities, and changing risk profiles.
This flexibility makes AMCs particularly attractive for asset managers, family offices, private banks, and institutional investors seeking agile investment exposure across multiple asset classes.
Why AMCs Continue to Gain Momentum
The increasing global adoption of AMCs is driven by several strategic advantages. These structures offer faster time-to-market, lower setup and operational costs, and enhanced flexibility compared to conventional investment vehicles.
AMCs also provide access to a broad range of investment opportunities, including equities, fixed income, structured products, private assets, and alternative investments. Their adaptability allows managers to implement diverse strategies ranging from quantitative trading models to private market exposure and algorithm-driven investment approaches.
In markets where investors maintain strong conviction in local opportunities while holding wealth offshore, AMCs can also provide institutional-grade execution, enhanced confidentiality, and operational efficiency within a professionally governed framework.
Amicorp’s Structuring and Administration Expertise
Through its capital markets and securitization capabilities, Amicorp supports clients with the structuring, issuance, administration, and ongoing management of AMC solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
Amicorp’s Luxembourg-based securitization platform enables clients to launch AMC structures efficiently while benefiting from institutional governance, regulatory support, and streamlined operational infrastructure. The use of compartmentalized structures also supports enhanced risk segregation and scalability for managers looking to expand internationally.
A Future-Focused Investment Solution
In today’s increasingly competitive and regulated investment environment, AMCs are helping investment professionals access more agile, globally scalable, and operationally efficient structures. As investor expectations continue to evolve, AMCs represent a compelling solution for those seeking flexibility, speed, and broader market access in a rapidly changing financial landscape.