Dundas Partners LLP (Edinburgh)


Dundas Partners LLP is an adviser based in Edinburgh. It manages $1.34 billion of regulatory assets for 16 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2015.

Dundas Partners provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for businesses and institutional clients, and selection of other advisers. It doesn't provide financial planning services to its clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Dundas Partners: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Dundas Partners LLP is $1.34 billion, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 60% since the beginning of its operation, and $667 million of the total AUM is attributable to clients outside of the United States.

The firm manages $1.34 billion in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $83.63 million each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 95% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is cash and cash equivalents, which make up 5% of the firm’s portfolio.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has a single stream of revenue. Clients pay Dundas Partners LLP for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Dundas Partners serves?

The firm provides services to investment companies, other investment advisers, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit sharing plans, and state or municipal government entities. The largest group of clients of Dundas Partners is pooled investment vehicles with 2 clients and $668 million of assets under management. Among the 8 most similar advisory firms, Dundas Partners has the 2nd highest percentage of pooled investment vehicles out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $1.34 billion for 17 clients. 45% of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Dundas Partners doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Dundas Partners LLP

The company employs 9 people that are either part- or full-time employees. 67 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. No employees are registered as investment adviser representatives with the state securities authorities.

There are 2 people with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers


Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Alan Mcfarlane Senior partner, chief compliance officer 1 Jan 2010 50% - 75% 4461533
Alan Nmn Mcfarlane Senior partner, chief compliance officer 1 Jan 2010 50% - 75% 4461533
Russell Hogan Managing partner 1 Jan 2012 Other 4443484
Russell Nmn Hogan Managing partner 1 Jan 2012 Other 4443484
Carbeth Limited General partner 1 Mar 2013 Other fe
James Stuart Curry General partner 1 Mar 2013 Other 6490573
Gavin Anthony Harvie General partner 1 Mar 2013 Other 6490574
Neil Ward Harris General partner 1 Mar 2013 Other 6490581
James Michael Nicol General partner 1 Apr 2014 Other 6490566
Neil Henry Sutherland General partner 1 Apr 2014 Other 6490571
Kevin Peter Hepburn General partner 1 Apr 2018 Other 6973884
Katie Elizabeth Muir General partner 1 Apr 2018 Other 6973886
Vanessa Murchison General partner 1 Apr 2018 Other 6973887

Indirect Owners

The SEC currently registers 2 indirect owners.

Name Entity Date acquired Ownership Employer ID
Alan Mcfarlane Shareholder 1 Mar 2013 75% - 100% 4461533
Alan Nmn Mcfarlane Shareholder 1 Mar 2013 75% - 100% 4461533

Based in Edinburgh

The principal office where Dundas Partners LLP performs its advisory services is located at 41 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, Eh3 6 Ja, which is also the mailing address of the firm. The firm also has an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 44 131 556 2627 or by fax 44 131 556 2445. The normal business hours are 8:30 to 5:30 on Monday - Friday. You can find more information about the New York firm at dundasglobal.com.