Quartal Funds Ab: The Largest Fund Company in the Nordics
Having someone manage your money should feel secure. At Quartal Funds, we work to provide you with strong long-term returns while ensuring your savings contribute to a more sustainable future.
We are the largest fund company in the Nordics, entrusted by millions of savers. We offer one of the market’s largest fund selections, focusing on actively managed funds that integrate deep market insights, rigorous company analysis, and comprehensive sustainability factors.
Quartal Funds Ab is part of the Quartal Group and is registered in Finland, headquartered in Helsinki. In Sweden, fund operations are conducted through our Swedish branch, Quartal Funds Ab, Swedish Branch. We also operate branches in Norway and Denmark.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees the strategic direction of Quartal Funds Ab. The board includes:
- Marianne Philip (Chair, independent)
- Lars Hansson (Vice Chair)
- Hanna Kaskela (Independent)
- Brian Stougaard Jensen
- Henrika Vikman
Supervisory Authority and Auditors
The fund company and its operations are strictly supervised by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanssivalvonta).
Our principal auditor is PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy.
Responsible Investment Policy
We place great emphasis on sustainability in our fund management. Quartal Asset Management’s Policy for Responsible Investments details our strict positions on environmental, social, and corporate governance issues.
Reporting and Governance
Annual and Semi-Annual Reports
Twice a year, we publish comprehensive reports for our Sweden-registered funds. These reports include manager commentary, key performance indicators, and an overview of the fund’s recent development.
Remuneration Policy
Quartal maintains a clear remuneration policy and structured processes to ensure a sound, fair remuneration structure across the entire group.
Order Execution Policy
Our order execution policy legally requires our fund managers to secure the best possible price when placing market orders, acting solely in the best interest of unit holders.
Asset Protection
The assets within a fund are legally separated from the fund company and held by an independent custodian institution (usually a bank). If the fund company were to go bankrupt, the fund’s value remains entirely unaffected and secure.
Industry Memberships and Standards
Quartal Funds Ab, Swedish Branch is an active member of the Swedish Fund Management Companies Association (Fondbolagens förening).
We adhere to the Swedish Code for Fund Companies, which promotes sound operations and protects public trust in fund savings. We also strictly follow industry guidelines regarding employees’ personal transactions with financial instruments to prevent market abuse and conflicts of interest.
