
Disciplined approach to investment management
Our investment strategy is based on a disciplined, data-led, and academically robust approach. We value market signals, anticipate trends, and use real-time data to understand economic conditions.
​Turning data and insight into smarter decision making
Prepare, don't predict
We invest for the world as it is today but prepare for a variety of future outcomes. We recognise that the cost of money is the primary driver of asset class performance which is not always possible to predict.
Diversify ideas
Diversification plays a crucial role in assisting clients in achieving their financial objectives. A globally diversified approach helps prevent excessive reliance on a limited number of asset classes, factors, or strategies, while also safeguarding against behavioural biases.
Adapt and respond
It's important to be aware of what could damage portfolios if the world changes unexpectedly. Our signals-based approach helps inform us when significant change is occurring.
Why data and market signals matter
Separating skill from market noise
We focus on whether a fund manager’s outperformance comes from skill or market style. Individual skill alone isn’t enough if conditions aren’t favourable. Using factor screens and value-for-money analysis, we determine if active managers add meaningful value over passive alternatives.

Tom May
Global CIO, Outcome and Derivative Strategies at WisdomTree Europe
Tom is the Global Chief Investment Officer for Outcome and Derivative Strategies at WisdomTree Europe, who recently acquired Atlantic House Investments, where he served as Chief Executive & Chief Investment Officer, running the business on a day-to-day basis, overseeing the firm’s investment mandates and operating as lead manager of the Atlantic House Defined Returns Fund. Prior to founding Atlantic House in 2008 with two partners, Tom had a long career at Citigroup, culminating as Head of European Securitised Equity Derivatives and Secondary market trading.
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Charlie Parker
Head of ASPIM
Charlie is responsible for the overall strategy of Albemarle Street Partners. He was previously the head of portfolio management for Sanlam UK and a director of Neptune Investment Management. He began his career as an investment journalist and commentator for both the print and broadcast media.

Fahad Hassan
Chief Investment Officer
Fahad is a CFA Institute charter-holder with extensive experience managing investments for institutional and retail clients across the world. He previously worked for Legal & General Investment Management.

Chris Holdoway
Head of Investment Management
Chris is responsible for the management, structure, delivery and oversight of investment management for Albemarle Street Partners, as well as overseeing development of our client facing technology. He is a Chartered FCSI and has extensive experience working with financial advisers and their clients. He sits on the investment committee as well as the risk, audit and compliance committee for Atlantic House Investments.
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Frank Talbot
Head of Investment Research
Frank is responsible for investment research. He joined the team following two decades at Citywire, with fund analysis experience there spanning UK, European, and US markets. Frank's focus is understanding what is really motivating the investment decisions of fund managers, strengthening our investment process and the value we offer our clients.

Harry Children
Senior Investment Manager
Harry is a Chartered Wealth Manager and plays a central role in portfolio management. He oversees relationships with an extensive network of adviser firms while driving trading, performance monitoring and risk oversight to ensure portfolios remain aligned with client objectives.

Jack Roberts
Fund Manager
Jack Roberts, CFA, is lead manager of the Atlantic House Defensive Defined Returns Fund and the Atlantic House Dynamic Duration Fund. He joined the firm in 2017 and holds a degree in Economics from the University of Bath. With extensive expertise in derivative-based multi-asset solutions, Jack applies a deep understanding of complex investment strategies to the funds he manages.

Tia Duffy
Investment Manager
Tia, who graduated with a 2:1 in Economics from the University of Bath, joined the portfolio management team after completing a placement year in 2023. Tia has passed the PCIAM and is studying to become a Chartered Wealth Manager, she is responsible for analysing and monitoring client portfolios.

James Bluff
Investment Manager
James joined the portfolio management team as an investment assistant in 2023. He graduated with first-class honours in Economics from the University of Liverpool and is responsible for analysing and monitoring client portfolios. James is currently studying to become a Chartered Wealth Manager.

Russ Bubley
Head of ESG and Quantitative Analysis
Russ is responsible for formulating and developing our ESG policy as well as ensuring our adherence to it. He is the founder of "i for change", a specialist consultancy providing due diligence and guidance to social enterprises seeking to invest. He was previously a senior investment banker at Citigroup.
Our investment team

Get in touch
To find out more about our investment approach, please request a copy of our DDQ or contact us on team@aspim.co.uk.



