What is investment control?

This can refer to the process of monitoring the performance of an asset management firm. The aim is to ensure that standards are high and the client's money is being invested correctly.

Where have you heard about investment control?

An investor may perform a form of investment control to ensure that their portfolio is being managed in a way they are happy with. An asset management firm may also do this to ensure their clients are satisfied.

What you need to know about investment control.

There are many benefits to this process taking place. Such scrutiny should ensure that best practice is being followed by a manager, as well as clarifying that all relevant laws and regulations are being followed. Another key aim is to analyse past investment decisions objectively, which should help improve decision-making in the future and therefore lead to stronger investment returns. It also improves transparency, and allows risk and return data to be analysed.

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One potential benefit is to identify performance dispersion in investments.