Q4 2019

www.wealthandfinance-news.com 10 Wealth & Finance International - Q4 2019 Extraordinary Success in Open-Ended Real Estate Investment As one of the largest real estate- focused asset management companies in Portugal, Square Asset Management (Square AM) boasts an enviable reputation in a highly competitive arena. Following their recognition in Wealth & Finance International’s 2019 Global Business Excellence Awards, where the firm was named ‘Most Outstanding open-Ended Real Estate Investment Fund’, we took a closer look to find out more. Since their establishment in 2002, Square AM has seen impressive success, and today, it is amongst the top ten management companies in terms of growth – an outstanding achievement that belies the company’s origins. Starting as an independently regulated management company with four partners, Square AM now oversees assets worth in excess of 1.028 million, offering some insight into their expertise and history for exceeding client expectations. This history paints an interesting picture indeed. Year on year, the firm has opened new funds, achieved exponential returns and been awarded industry-leading accolades, with seemingly no evidence of slowing down. In 2018, its CA Património Crescente (Open Income Fund) won the MSCI Award for the eight time, securing its position as one of the best performing Portuguese balanced fund portfolios. But, this is par for the course for Square AM, which has amassed significant achievements over the last sixteen years with a seamlessness that other companies struggle with. The secret to their success lies in a number of integrated elements, from their independent offerings, to their innovation-first ethos and international business scope. Combined together, Square AM has created a potent combination indeed, becoming one of the industry’s goliaths. Mar19243