GENESIS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC
- Advisory Business
- Fees and Compensation
- Performance-Based Fees
- Types of Clients
- Methods of Analysis
- Disciplinary Information
- Other Activities
- Code of Ethics
- Brokerage Practices
- Review of Accounts
- Client Referrals
- Custody
- Investment Discretion
- Voting Client Securities
- Financial Information
BRIEF DESCIRPTION
Genesis Fund Management LLC (“GFM”) is a limited liability company established in June 2010 and incorporated in FL. GFM’s principal place of business is FL and is 100% owned by RGP2 LLC.
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2019, GFM has an approximate total of $15,042,882.59 in discretionary assets under management. While there is no minimum account size for affiliated funds, the minimum investment varies by fund.
ADVISORY SERVICES PROVIDED
UCITS GFM is the investment manager to the Protea UCITS II Genesis Bond Fund AKA Genesis Bond fund (“Fund”). The Fund is structured as a ‘Societe d’Investissment a Capital Variable’ (“SICAV”) under the ‘Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities’ (“UCITS”) directive for non-U.S. investors. The Fund operates as a sub-compartment to an umbrella investment company of Protea UCITS II Sicav with variable capital and segregated liability between funds incorporated with limited liability in the Luxembourg and authorized by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (“CSSF”). The Protea UCITS II Genesis Bond Fund, is a sub-fund within this structure.
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INVESTMENT TYPES
GFM can invest Funds’ assets, but is not limited to, in the following types of investments: Equity Securities Corporate Debt Securities Commercial Paper Certificates of Deposits United States Government Securities Options on Securities Futures Contracts on Intangibles Other High Quality Liquid Short Term Instruments
WRAP FEE PROGRAMS
GFM does not participate in wrap fee programs. please register to get more info
SICAV under UCITS Directive The investment advisory fees that we receive as a service provider to the SICAV under UCITS directives are described in the registration statements and/or financial filings of the UCITS which are available upon request. Fees are not negotiable. GFM is compensated for the services performed and the facilities furnished by GFM: i. An annual Management Fee based on the net assets of the fund(s). This fee is payable monthly in arrears on the first business day of each calendar month, calculated on the total net asset value as of the last business day of the preceding month, before giving effect to subscriptions and redemptions, if any, accepted as of such day; The Redemption Price for each Class of Shares is equal to the Net Asset Value per share as of the applicable Valuation Day less any charges set forth in the Appendix for the relevant Sub- Fund. Shareholders who wish all or some of their shares to be redeemed by the Company must make an irrevocable redemption request by sending such request to the Registrar and Transfer Agent or the Company. Genesis Fund Management LLC 3 GFM can terminate their agreement at any time, as long as written notice is given at least 30 days before the termination date. However, the Funds represent, covenant and agree that their decision to terminate their agreement with GFM shall require a unanimous affirmative vote of the funds' directors for so long as the Funds have three or less directors and a vote of 75% of the director's casting votes at such time as the funds have more than three directors. Upon termination of their agreement, GFM shall be entitled to receive all fees and other monies accrued due up to and including the date of such termination, but shall not be entitled to compensation in respect of such termination, however occasioned.
Termination of the appointment of GFM shall be without prejudice to the completion of transactions already initiated by GFM and shall not affect the rights and obligations of the parties which came into existence prior to the termination which shall remain in full force and effect until discharged. Such transactions will be completed by GFM Manager in a timely and expeditious manner. GFM’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the Funds. The Funds can incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investment and other third parties such as fees charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual funds and exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. More information on such expenses can be found in the respective Funds prospectus or offering documenters.
Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to GFM’s fee, and GFM shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs. GFM’s affiliate Genesis Investment Advisors (“GIA”) offers separate account management, which could include recommending a portion of a client’s assets be invested in one of more of the Funds. GIA will receive its asset management fee in addition to the fee charged to the client by the Fund(s). Item 12 further describes the factors that GFM considers in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for client transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions). Genesis Fund Management LLC 4 please register to get more info
At this time GFM is not charging an incentive or performance fee. GFM however reserves the right to change its fee structure and charge a performance fee. please register to get more info
GFM provides portfolio management services to the SICAV based UCITS Fund. please register to get more info
METHOD OF ANALYSIS AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Generally, the methods of analysis, sources of information and investment strategies employed by Genesis are: Fundamental Technical Additionally, the main sources of information Genesis uses include, but are not limited to: Financial Newspapers and Magazines Research Materials Prepared by Others Corporate Rating Services Annual Reports, Prospectuses, Filings with The SEC Company Press Releases
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Genesis can implement, but is not limited to, the following types of strategies Long-Term Purchases (securities held at least one year) Short-Term Purchases (securities sold within one year) Trading (securities sold within 30 days) Short sales Margin Transactions Genesis Fund Management LLC 5 As part of its investment strategy, GFM can invest in non US bonds, non US equities, non investment grade securities, Eurobonds or similar securities, including Emerging Markets securities. Some of these securities can be illiquid and not have a readily available market.
Risks Of High Yield Investing
Accounts can be invested in debt securities which are rated below investment grade (“lower-rated securities”, sometimes referred to as “high yield” or “junk bonds”) or which are unrated, but deemed equivalent to those rated below investment grade by GFM. The lower the ratings of such debt securities, the greater their risks. These debt instruments generally offer a higher current yield than that available from higher-grade issues, but typically involve greater risk. The yields on high yield/high risk bonds will fluctuate over time. In general, prices of all bonds rise when interest rates fall and fall when interest rates rise. Lower-rated and unrated securities are especially subject to adverse changes in general economic conditions and to changes in the financial condition of their issuers. During periods of economic downturn or rising interest rates, issuers of these instruments can experience financial stress that could adversely affect their ability to make payment of principal and interest and increase the possibility of default. GFM can have difficulty disposing of certain high yield bonds because there could be a thin trading market for such securities. To the extent that a secondary trading market for high yield bonds does exist, it is generally not as liquid as the secondary market for higher-rated securities. Reduced secondary market liquidity can have an adverse effect on market price and GFM’ ability to dispose of particular issues. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, can also decrease the values and liquidity of these securities especially in a market characterized by only a small amount of trading.
Risks Of Global Investing
Global investing involves special economic and political considerations. Such considerations include changes in exchange rates and exchange rate controls (which can include suspension of the ability to transfer currency from a given country), currency devaluations, costs incurred in conversions between currencies, non-negotiable brokerage commissions, less publicly available information, different accounting standards, lower trading volume and greater market volatility, the difficulty of enforcing obligations in other countries, less securities regulation, different tax provisions (including withholding on Genesis Fund Management LLC 6 dividends and interest paid to an account), war, expropriation, political and social instability, and diplomatic developments.
Risks Of Emerging Markets Investing
Emerging market countries are those countries defined as “emerging markets” by certain entities such as the World Bank or the United Nations. Securities of many issuers in emerging markets could be less liquid and more volatile than domestic issuers. Emerging markets also have different clearance and settlement procedures, and in certain markets there have been times when settlements have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, making it difficult to conduct such transactions. Delays in settlement could result in temporary periods when a portion of the assets of an account is un-invested and no return is earned thereon. The inability of an account to make intended security purchases due to settlement problems could cause an account to miss attractive investment opportunities. Inability to dispose of portfolio securities due to settlement problems could result either in losses to an account due to subsequent declines in value of the account securities or, if an account has entered into a contract to sell the security, in possible liability to the purchaser. Costs associated with transactions in foreign securities are generally higher than costs associated with transactions in US securities. Such transactions also involve additional costs for the purchase or sale of foreign currency. Foreign investment in certain emerging market debt obligations is restricted or controlled to varying degrees. These restrictions or controls can at times limit or preclude foreign investment in certain emerging market debt obligations and increase the costs and expenses of an account. Certain emerging markets require prior governmental approval of investments by foreign persons, and/or impose additional taxes on foreign investors. These markets could also restrict investment opportunities in issuers in industries deemed important to national interests. Certain emerging markets could require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if deterioration occurs in an emerging market’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country could impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances. An account could be adversely affected by delays in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for repatriation of capital, as well as by the application to an account of any restrictions on investments. Genesis Fund Management LLC 7 Many emerging markets have experienced, and continue to experience, high rates of inflation. In certain countries, inflation has at times accelerated rapidly to hyperinflationary levels, creating a negative interest rate environment and sharply eroding the value of outstanding financial assets in those countries. Increases in inflation could have an adverse effect on an account’s non-dollar denominated securities and on the issuers of debt obligations generally. Individual foreign economies can differ favorably or unfavorably from the US economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments position. The securities markets, values of securities, yields and risks associated with securities markets in different countries can change independently of each other. Investment in sovereign debt can involve a high degree of risk. Holders of sovereign debt (including an account) can be requested to participate in the rescheduling of such debt and to extend further loans to governmental entities. There is no bankruptcy proceeding by which sovereign debt on which governmental entities have defaulted can be collected in whole or in part. Additionally, there can be no assurance that an account's investment in Emerging Markets would not be expropriated, nationalized or otherwise confiscated.
Leveraged Trading
Securities can be traded on a leveraged or margined basis. Accordingly, a relatively small price movement could result in immediate and substantial loss to the investor. Although the use of leverage can substantially improve the return on invested capital, it also can increase any adverse impact to which the hedge fund’s investment portfolio could be subject.
Short Selling
Short sales strategies can be used in which a security not owned will be sold in the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. A loss will be incurred as a result of a short sale if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the hedge fund covers its short position (i.e., purchases the security to replace the borrowed security.) A gain will be realized if the security declines in price Genesis Fund Management LLC 8 between these dates. A short sale involves the theoretically unlimited risk of an increase in the market price of the security.
Exchange Traded Fund Risks
ETF shareholders are subject to risks similar to those of holders of other portfolios, such as mutual funds. In addition to these general risks, there are risks specific to each ETF, which are described in the relevant prospectus. Risks can include the following:
• The general value of securities held can decline, thus adversely affecting the value of an ETF that represents an interest in those securities. This could occur with equities, commodities, fixed income, futures, or other investments the fund can hold on behalf of the shareholders.
• For ETFs for which the stated investment objective is to track a particular industry or asset sector, the fund can be adversely affected by the performance of that specific industry or sector.
• Fund holdings of international investments can involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuations in currency exchange rates, differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or economic or political instability in other nations.
• Although ETFs are designed to provide investment results that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of their respective underlying indexes, the funds may not be able to exactly replicate that performance because of fund expenses and other factors. This is sometimes referred to as “tracking error”.
Investment Risks
Markets are speculative, prices are volatile and movements are difficult to predict. Supply and demand change rapidly and are affected by a variety of factors, including interest rates, merger activities and general trends in the overall economy or particular industrial or other economic sectors. A variety of factors that are inherently difficult to predict, such as domestic and international political developments, governmental trade and fiscal policies, patterns of trade and war or other military conflict also can have significant effects on the market. There could be only limited ability to vary an investment portfolio in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions. Those risks can be enhanced significantly by the concentration of investments, a consequent lack of diversification and Genesis Fund Management LLC 9 the potential that creates for volatility. No assurance can be given as to when or whether adverse events might occur that could cause significant and immediate loss in value of a portfolio. Even in the absence of such events, large losses could be acquired.
Risk of Funds Investing
Investing in Funds in general can have the following risks associated: Market Risk: The value of the underlying investments could decline because of unavoidable risks that affects the entire market. Liquidity Risk: There is the risk that underlying investments in a fund is not able to be sold because there are no buyers in the market. As a result, the value of underlying securities could decline to zero in the case of illiquidity in the market. Credit Risk: Funds that invest in fixed income securities (bonds) has the credit risk of the bond issuer. Credit risk exists if the bond issuer is unable to repay a bond upon maturity and/ or interest payments of a bond. This could result in the bond being worthless. Interest Rate Risk: Funds that invest in fixed income securities (bonds) have the risk of the value of the security to decline during periods of rising interest rates. Country Risk: Political or instability of a country can negatively affect the value of a security which could result in declining values. Currency Risk: Investments that are denominated in other currencies have the risk of devaluation based on the foreign exchange value rates compared against the US dollar.
Special Risks Relating to Certain Investment Instruments
Currency Forwards - Currency forwards can be purchased or sold in order to hedge the
decline in value of securities or to invest in the currency of an Emerging Market country. GFM can enter into contractual obligations to purchase a specific currency at an agreed upon price for a specific date with a known counterparty. There is the risk that the counterparty will not be able to perform its obligation (counterparty risk). Genesis Fund Management LLC 10
Certificates of Deposit - GFM can purchase certificates of deposit (CDs) issued by
commercial banks that could be domiciled in an Emerging Market country, or through an offshore branch of such a bank. CDs can settle domestically with a local custodian or sub- custodian or can settle via "Euroclear" (EuroCDs). CDs can be denominated in local currency or in a major currency such as the U.S. dollar or Japanese Yen, or be linked to hard currency. CDs could be rated or unrated.
Commercial Paper/Medium Term Notes - GFM can purchase commercial paper (CP) or
medium term notes (MTNs) issued by a private sector enterprise domiciled in an Emerging Market country or through its offshore entity via a special purpose vehicle or note program. CP/MTNs can settle either domestically with a local custodian, in "Euroclear" (EuroCP or EuroMTNs), or in other major markets (such as Asian currency notes). CP/MTNs can be denominated in local currency or in a major currency such as the U.S. dollar, or be linked to a hard currency. CP/MTNs could be rated or unrated. If a Foreign Currency Constraint Event happens where under certain circumstances an Issuer is restricted or prevented from paying the Specified Currency for amounts owing under the CDs, holders of CDs can elect to receive payment in the lawful currency of the pertinent country, i.e., Brazil. If a holder does not elect to receive payments in the lawful currency of the pertinent country, i.e., Brazil, after the termination of the Foreign Currency Constraint Event such holder will receive any payments in respect of the CDs in such Specified Currency. A Foreign Currency Constraint Event will not be deemed to be an event of default and holders of CDs containing a Foreign Currency Constraint provision shall have no recourse against the Issuer’s assets and operations outside the pertinent country, i.e., Brazil, including, without limitation its assets and operations in another jurisdiction or country.
Structured Products - GFM can purchase structured products in various forms.
Illiquid and Restricted Securities - The absence of a trading market can make it difficult
to ascertain a market value for illiquid securities. Disposing of illiquid securities can involve time-consuming negotiation and legal expenses, and it could be difficult or impossible for an account to sell them promptly at an acceptable price.
Convertible Securities - While convertible securities generally offer lower yields than
non-convertible debt securities of similar quality, their prices can reflect changes in the Genesis Fund Management LLC 11 value of the underlying common stock. Convertible securities generally entail less credit risk than the issuer’s common stock. An account could be required to permit the issuer of a convertible security to redeem the security and convert it into the underlying common stock or the cash value of the underlying common stock. Thus, an account may not be able to control whether the issuer of a convertible security chooses to convert that security. If the issuer chooses to do so, this action could have an adverse effect on an account’s ability to achieve its investment objectives.
Zero Coupon Securities - Zero coupon securities are subject to greater market value
fluctuations from changing interest rates than debt obligations of comparable maturities that make current cash distributions of interest.
Derivatives - This includes, without limitation, forward currency contracts, swap
contracts, financial futures, index options, etc. The risks of derivatives include the possible default by the other party to the transaction, illiquidity and, to the extent GFM view as to certain market movements is incorrect, the risk that the use of such derivatives could result in losses greater than if they had not been used. Use of put and call options could result in losses to an account, force the sale or purchase of account securities at inopportune times or for prices higher than (in the case of put options) or lower than (in the case of call options) current market values, limit the amount of appreciation an account can realize on its investments or cause an account to hold a security it might otherwise sell. The use of currency transactions can result in an account incurring losses as a result of a number of factors including the imposition of exchange controls, suspension of settlements or the inability to deliver or receive a specified currency. The use of options and futures transactions entails certain other risks. In particular, the variable degree of correlation between price movements of futures contracts and price movements in the related account position of an account creates the possibility that losses on the hedging instrument can be greater than gains in the value of an account’s position. In addition, futures and options markets may not be liquid in all circumstances and certain over the counter options could have no markets. As a result, in certain markets, an account might not be able to close out a transaction without incurring substantial losses, if at all. Although the use of futures contracts and options transactions for hedging should tend to minimize the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the hedged position, at the same time they tend to limit any potential gain which might result from an increase in value of such position. Genesis Fund Management LLC 12 Finally, the daily variation margin requirements for futures contracts would create a greater ongoing potential financial risk than would purchases of options, where the exposure is limited to the cost of the initial premium. Losses resulting from the use of derivatives would reduce net asset value, and possibly income, and such losses can be greater than if the derivatives had not been utilized.
Short Sales - At times a hedge fund can engage in short sales in which it will sell a security
it does not own in the hope of purchasing the same security at a later date at a lower price. The hedge fund will incur a loss as a result of a short sale if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the hedge fund covers its short position (i.e., purchases the security to replace the borrowed security.) A hedge fund will realize a gain if the security declines in price between these dates. A short sale involves the theoretically unlimited risk of an increase in the market price of the security. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. please register to get more info
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OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACIVITIES
GFM is not actively engaged in a business other than giving investment advice. GFM does not sell products or services other than investment advice The principal business of GFM and its principal executive officers does not involve something other than providing investment advice.
AFFILIATIONS
Genesis Investment Advisors LLC (“GIA”) is an advisory affiliate and related persons owned by RGP2 LLC, a holding company. Clients of GIA can invest in the Funds advised by GFM, an Genesis Fund Management LLC 13 indirect benefit could be inferred. Please see Item 5 – Fees and Compensation for a full review of GFM fees. GIA charges fees for its advisory services based on assets under management, performance, hourly, flat, a combination of any and other fees. GFM has entered into a service agreement with other entities, including client custodians, and could receive compensation from these entities for services provided pursuant to an agreement. These services can include 1) general analysis regarding equities and emerging markets and 2) marketing services. Compensation to GFM could be a percentage of assets under management or a fee based on billable time spent providing the service. Additionally, GFM can enter into service agreements whereby other entities would be compensated for certain administrative and miscellaneous services rendered to GFM. This poses a potential conflict in that GFM can enter in a service agreements that benefit GFM, or an affiliate, when other un-conflicted arrangements could have been made. Genesis legal and Compliance reviews all such arrangements to ensure GFM clients’ ultimately receive the best service that GFM can provide and that such arrangements are adequately disclosed. please register to get more info
Trading
CODE OF ETHICS
It is the policy of GFM that all investment advisory services and related activities comply fully with the provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) and the rules and regulations there under, and other applicable federal and state laws. GFM has a fiduciary duty to its clients. It is of the greatest importance that our clients never have reason to doubt their decision to place their faith and confidence in us. Any action that can cause that decision to be questioned jeopardizes the future of GFM and its employees. If an employee becomes aware of any activities that he/she believes could be in violation of the law or the policies of GFM, it is their responsibility to pass this information on to his/her supervisor or the Chief Compliance Officer. The purpose of GFM’ Code of Ethics, wherein GFM’ Personal Securities Transactions Policy Statement is incorporated by reference, is to maintain high standards of ethical conduct for GFM and its personnel. In so doing, this Code of Ethics addresses the following: STANDARD OF CARE, SUITABILITY, CONFIDENTIALITY, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, Genesis Fund Management LLC 14 SUPERVISORS’ ROLES, PERSONAL SECURITIES TRANSATIONS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, GIFTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, INSIDER TRADING, PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES, and CONSEQUENCES OF CODE VIOLATIONS. GFM’ CODE OF ETHICS is available to all clients upon their request. Any reference to GFM’s Code of Ethics below incorporates GFM’s Personal Securities Transactions Policy Statement also. All GFM employees must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics and Personal Securities Transactions Policy Statement at the beginning of their employment and annually thereafter. The officers and employees of GFM can own securities in which GFM invests for clients. GFM anticipates that, in appropriate circumstances, consistent with clients’ investment objectives, it will cause accounts over which GFM has management authority to effect, and will recommend to investment advisory clients or prospective clients, the purchase or sale of securities in which GFM, its affiliates and/or clients, directly or indirectly, could have a position of interest. GFM’s employees and persons associated with GFM are required to follow GFM’s Code of Ethics. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors and employees of GFM and its affiliates can trade for their own accounts in securities which are recommended to and/or purchased for GFM’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of GFM will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own accounts. Under the Code certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere with the best interest of GFM’s clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-clearance of many transactions, and restricts trading in close proximity to client trading activity. Nonetheless, because the Code of Ethics in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in the same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by an employee. Employee trading is continually monitored under the Code of Ethics, and to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between GFM and its clients. Certain affiliated accounts can trade in the same securities with client accounts on an aggregated basis when consistent with GFM's obligation of best execution. In such circumstances, the affiliated and client accounts will share commission costs equally and receive securities at a total average price. GFM will retain records of the trade order Genesis Fund Management LLC 15 (specifying each participating account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions will be explained on the Order. It is GFM’s policy that the firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities transactions for client accounts. GFM will also not cross trades on an agency basis between client accounts. Principal transactions are generally defined as transactions where an adviser, acting as principal for its own account or the account of an affiliated broker-dealer, buys from or sells any security to any advisory client. A principal transaction can also be deemed to have occurred if a security is crossed between an affiliated hedge fund and another client account. An agency cross transaction is defined as a transaction where a person acts as an investment adviser in relation to a transaction in which the investment adviser, or any person controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser, acts as broker for both the advisory client and for another person on the other side of the transaction. Agency cross transactions may arise where an adviser is dually registered as a broker-dealer or has an affiliated broker-dealer. please register to get more info
FACTORS CONSIDERED WHEN SELECTING BROKER DEALER
GFM selects the broker/dealers who it believes can provide best execution of securities transactions. Funds leave the selection of the broker/dealer to GFM. GFM can recommend an entity for custody and/or brokerage services. In selecting a broker/dealer for a transaction, Genesis uses its best judgment to choose the broker/dealer most capable of providing the services necessary to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution. The full range of brokerage and research services applicable to a particular transaction will be considered when making this judgment. When more than one broker can offer the brokerage services needed to obtain the best available price and most favorable execution, GFM could consider selecting those brokers that also supply research services of assistance to the GFM. Nevertheless, consistent with Section 28(e) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, GFM can pay commissions to such brokers at a level that could be higher than those charged by other qualified brokers if GFM Genesis Fund Management LLC 16 determines in good faith that the amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided by the executing broker viewed in terms of GFM’s responsibilities to its clients. Brokerage arrangements are also subject to GFM’s good faith determination that the commission amount is reasonable in relation to the value of the research services obtained consistent with GFM’s responsibilities to its clients. These research services and products provided by brokers to GFM can include information on the economy, industries, political, tax and legal developments affecting the portfolio management, credit and risk analysis, asset classes and individual securities and quotation equipment, i.e, Bloomberg. Research obtained from such brokers can be used in servicing all or a portion of GFM’s accounts. Not all such research can be used in connection with transactions to the broker providing such research. Additionally, for any “soft dollar” arrangements, GFM periodically and regularly tracks, monitors and checks all transactions and commissions generated. Soft dollar benefits are not limited to those Funds who could have generated a particular benefit although certain soft dollar allocations can be connected to particular Funds. Soft dollar benefits are not proportionally allocated to any Funds that can generate different amounts of the soft dollar benefits.
ITEMS PAID FOR BY SOFT DOLLARS
The investment approach of GFM is that excellent analytical research is available outside from a large number of reliable sources. The resulting diversification of research sources allows GFM to access a larger quantity of information than it could possibly analyze with its own resources. To the extent that brokerage and research services of value are provided by broker/dealers, GFM could be relieved of some expenses that it might otherwise bear and it can better contain its costs. GFM is under no obligation to direct a specific level of securities trades to broker/dealers in exchange for research; however, GFM may enter into agreements with brokers to use commission dollars generated during the course of business transactions for payment of research services and products. It should be noted that the receipt of research is a function of maintaining an active relationship with broker/dealers furnishing such research. Genesis Fund Management LLC 17 The only product or service aside from research that GFM pays for via soft dollars is the Bloomberg service. Currently, GFM “soft dollars” 1 Bloomberg system and allowable fees associated with them. Note that the terminals fall outside of Section 28(e). The Bloomberg terminal is a computer system provided by Bloomberg L.P. that enables financial professionals to access the Bloomberg Professional service through which users can monitor and analyze real-time financial market data movements and place trades. The system also provides news, price quotes, and messaging across its proprietary secure network
CLIENT REFERRALS IN EXCHANGE FOR BROKER DEALER SERVICES
In selecting or recommending broker dealers GFM does not consider whether a broker dealer can provide GFM or a related person with client referrals. GFM does not have any agreements with broker dealers, either written or oral, relating to client referrals with any broker dealer.
CONFLICTS
It is important to note that a general concept behind the use of soft dollars is that the use of client brokerage commissions to obtain research or other products or services benefits GFM because we do not have to produce or pay for the research, products or services. Also, inherent in the use of soft dollars is the principle that there is an incentive for investment advisors, in general, including GFM, to select or recommend a broker dealer based on the interest in receiving the research and or other products or services, rather than on the clients’ interest in receiving the most favorable execution.
DIRECTED BROKERAGE
There are no direct brokerage relationships established for GFM’s fund clients.
BUNCHED/AGGREGATED TRANSACTIONS
The procedures used by Genesis in effecting trades, particularly when on a “bunched” basis, are intended to ensure that Genesis does not favor one account over any other account and that investment opportunities are allocated, over time, in a fair and equitable manner. Genesis Fund Management LLC 18 Genesis can maintain “omnibus” accounts at various broker/dealers and custodian banks, or place one aggregated order with a broker dealer or custodian for the purpose of executing, clearing and settling transactions that are “bunched”, where appropriate, on a best execution basis. Consistent with its duty of best execution, Genesis, from time to time, buys and sells securities on a “bunched” basis, allocating the securities among multiple client accounts. GFM’s policies regarding trade execution include the following elements: In performing its advisory function for its clients, GFM can determine on a discretionary basis investment decisions for its clients. Each investment advisory client will receive individualized investment advice. In considering suitable investments for its clients, GFM can take into account whether a security is suitable to purchase for, or sell from, a given account based on various factors, including among other things, the client’s investment objectives and guidelines, investment strategies and any restrictions on the account asset size, tax concerns, accounting treatment and cash availability. In determining how to allocate securities to or from each account, GFM shall analyze sector weighting, portfolio composition of different classes or types of securities, credit quality, if applicable, minimum denominations and the ratio of cash to securities in the account. New issues will be allocated among clients on a rotational basis with consideration given to investment guidelines and fund availability. In order to achieve an equitable allocation of IPO opportunities among suitable accounts, GFM will monitor on a periodic basis the accounts to which IPOs have been allocated with a view toward identifying other accounts for which it could be suitable to allocate a particular IPO which can become available in the future. Prior to placing a transaction order for securities in the primary market or market for initial public offerings, GFM will determine the appropriate quantity to purchase for each account, document the amount of the order to be allocated to each account in a written statement (the “Trade Ticket”) and time stamp the desired order. If the order is filled in its entirety, it will be allocated among clients in accordance with the Trade Ticket. In the event that a sufficient quantity is not received to satisfy an entire order, securities will be allocated on a pro rata basis based on the Trade Ticket respecting the minimum denomination amounts of the security. Customers unable to meet the minimum denomination are not guaranteed allocation of the security. After execution, the amount allocated will be noted and time stamped on the Trade Ticket. Genesis Fund Management LLC 19 Prior to placing a transaction order for securities in the secondary market, GFM will determine the appropriate quantity to purchase or sell for each account, document the amount on the Trade Ticket and time stamp the desired order. If the order is filled in its entirety, it will be allocated among clients in accordance with the Trade Ticket. In the event that a sufficient quantity is not purchased or sold to satisfy the transaction order, securities purchased or sold will be allocated on a pro rata basis based on the Trade Ticket respecting the minimum denomination amounts of the security. After execution, the amount allocated will be noted and time stamped on the Trade Ticket. The pro rata formula will be subject to certain limited exceptions, including, but not limited to, the tax consequences or accounting treatment of a given transaction, portfolio restrictions on an account, minimum denominations, and client directives regarding a particular transaction, or other investment guideline limitations on an account. If an order cannot be bunched with other account orders because said order comes later in the day after pre-allocation has been determined, that order could be placed separately. This situation should occur infrequently and will be considered on a case by case basis, taking care that each client receives fair and equitable treatment. If an order must be allocated in a manner different from that on the Trade Ticket, all clients must receive fair and equitable treatment and the rationale for the departure must be approved by GFM’s Chief Compliance Officer. GFM’s books and records will separately reflect securities held by, or bought or sold for, client accounts. Client funds and securities are deposited with custodians and will not be held collectively any longer than is necessary to settle the purchase or sale. In accordance with its fiduciary duty to its clients, GFM will not seek to disadvantage one client account for the benefit of another client account. please register to get more info
Funds are invested primarily in Latin American investment grade or non-investment grade bonds, in non-Latin American Investment Grade Bonds and Commodities, other bonds, related Exchange Traded Notes, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) or equities. Investments are reviewed by the Chief Investment Officer. Accounts are monitored and reviewed on a continuing basis in order to check that transactions meet the Funds’ investment objectives and restrictions. Genesis holds periodic meetings to review and discuss events affecting investment strategy. Informal monitoring occurs daily with respect to the purchase and Genesis Fund Management LLC 20 sale of securities. Factors that trigger reviews include, but are not limited to: credit quality of issues, tender offers, calls, aberrations in the market price of securities and issue specific news releases. After the end of each month, investors in the Funds receive monthly valuations of the investments as of the last business day of the month and, a full statement of the investment portfolio from the Fund Administrator and a monthly letter from GFM. Further, portfolio assets such as holdings and valuations are provided on an as needed basis. Additionally, annual audited financial statements of the Funds are provided to investors by the Fund Administrator. Note that such statements and reports shall be sent directly by the fund administrator. Fund holdings are at a qualified custodian that holds and maintains its investment assets. GFM recommends a careful review of such statements please register to get more info
Solicitations are not for the purpose of entering into advisory contracts with GFM and are all conducted offshore to Non US Persons as that term is defined in Regulations S of the 1933 Act. These arrangments cause a conflict of interest in that affliates of GFM benefit from these relationships. However, GFM’s Compliance Program review its relationships and the services provided by or from affliates the same way that it reivews 3rd party service providers. GFM seeks to meet it fiduciary duty ot the Funds in every area of its operataion and has contols in place to montior such arrangments. please register to get more info
GFM does not have Custody over the fund(s) it advises based on the fact that no Genesis person is no longer a director or has authorization or powers to direct client’s funds. The fund(s) administrator and their providers currently undertakes all of the requirements under the SEC Custody Rule 206(4)(2). Genesis Fund Management LLC 21 Fund holdings are at a qualified custodian that holds and maintains its investment assets. GFM recommends a careful review of such statements. See Item 13 – Review of Accounts please register to get more info
GFM receives discretionary authority from the client at the outset of an advisory relationship to select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or sold. In all cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated investment objectives for the particular client account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, GFM observes the investment policies, limitations and restrictions of the Funds for which it advises. Investment guidelines and restrictions for the SIF must be provided to GFM in writing. The UCIT cannot accept any restrictions.
CONFLICTS
The Protea UCITS II Genesis Bond Fund has similar investments to GIA’s investments. The Genesis trade desk makes purchase and investment decisions for the Protea UCITS II Genesis Bond Fund and the investment/ portfolio management for GIA’s investment lines and custom accounts. GFM and GIA have the same Senior Management Teams and trade desk personnel. Genesis has taken steps to mitigate conflicts in its trading processes to ensure fair allocation and an Investment Management Committee that periodically reviews the funds and investments within the funds. please register to get more info
As a matter of firm policy and practice, GFM does not have any authority to and does not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients. Clients retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities maintained in portfolios. GFM can provide advice to clients regarding the clients’ voting of proxies. Genesis Fund Management LLC 22
CLASS ACTIONS/CLAIMS/SETTLEMENTS/PROOF OF CLAIMS
Unless the parties otherwise agree in writing, GFM shall have no obligation or authority to take any action or render any advice to clients with respect to 1) class action claims, 2) settlements or 3) proofs of claims. GFM does not provide legal services or advice. please register to get more info
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or disclosures about GFM’s financial condition. GFM has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Item 19 – Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
GFM is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not a state registered adviser. However, GFM does provide Florida with a notice filing. Genesis Fund Management LLC 23
GENESIS FUND MANAGEMENT LLC
355 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, SUITE 1550 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 786 866 3700 March 19, 2020
BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS
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Item 1- Cover Page
RODRIGO REGO
Genesis Fund Management LLC (“Genesis”) 355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1550 Coral Gables, FL 33134 786 866 3700 March 19, 2020
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Rodrigo Rego that
supplements the Genesis Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure.
Please contact Genesis, Chief Compliance Officer at 786 866 3700 if you did not
receive Genesis’ Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about Genesis available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2- Educational Background and Business Experience
Born 1964
Education
B.A. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Business Background
Genesis Investment Advisors LLC Chief Executive Officer (01/01/15 – Present) Genesis Investment Advisors LLC Managing Director (04/01/05 – 12/31/14) Alpha Genesis Capital LLC Chief Executive Officer (July 2013 – August 2017) Genesis Fund Management LLC Chief Executive Officer (06/2010 – Present) BSI Investment Advisors LLC First Vice President (01/01/03– 03/31/05) Vice President (07/01/00 – 12/31/02) Genesis Fund Management LLC 25 BSI AG, New York Branch Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Private Banking (1996 – 06/30/00) Banco Nacional S.A. New York Agency, Private Banking Officer (1993 - 1996)
Item 3- Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4- Other Business Activities
Rodrigo Rego is the Chief Executive Officer of GFM’s affiliate entity Genesis Investment Advisors (“GIA”),. Mr. Rego could have conflicts in allocating his time and services among the affiliated entities. However, Mr. Rego will devote as much time to each Client Account and each affiliate as he deems appropriate to perform his duties. We do not believe his multiple duties will impact his ability to service any account or implement any function at each entity.
Item 5- Additional Compensation
None
Item 6 - Supervision
Ultimately, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for complete oversight of Genesis’ activity. Through delegation to the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), the CCO reviews all trades and enforces adherence to applicable laws, regulations and firm policies regarding discharge of the supervised person’s duties. The use of a portfolio management system is employed as part of a surveillance program. Suspected violations are referred to the proper channels within the firm for further investigation and, if necessary, disciplinary action. Rodrigo Rego - Chief Executive Officer – 786 866 3700 Don Lee - Chief Compliance Officer – 786 866 3700 Genesis Fund Management LLC 26
Item 7- Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Rodrigo Rego is currently registered as an associated person with the Florida Division of Securities and Finance.
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Item 1- Cover Page
ANDRES SINCLAIR
Genesis Fund Management LLC (“Genesis”) 355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1550 Coral Gables, FL 33134 786 866 3700 March 19, 2020
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Andres Sinclair that
supplements the Genesis Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure.
Please contact Genesis, Chief Compliance Officer at 786 866 3700 if you did not
receive Genesis’ Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about Genesis available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2- Educational Background and Business Experience
Born 1961
Education
B.A. Universidade de São Paulo (1980-1985)
Business Background
Genesis Investment Advisors LLC Chief Investment Officer (01/2006 – Present) Vice President (10/2005 – 12/2005) Genesis Fund Management LLC Chief Investment Officer (06/2010 – Present) BAC Florida Investments (11/2002 – 10/2005) Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation (03/2001 – 07/2002) JP Morgan Securities Inc. (11/1996 – 02/2001) LTCB Latin America, Inc. (09/1993 – 10/1996) Genesis Fund Management LLC 28
Item 3- Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4- Other Business Activities
Andres Sinclair is also associated with Genesis Fund Management’s affiliate Genesis Investment Advisor (“GIA”) as its Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Sinclair could have conflicts in allocating his time and services among the affiliated entities. However, Mr. Sinclair will devote as much time to each Client Account and each affiliate as he deems appropriate to perform his duties. We do not believe his multiple duties will impact his ability to service any account or implement any function at each entity.
Item 5- Additional Compensation
None
Item 6 - Supervision
Ultimately, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for complete oversight of Genesis’ activity. Through delegation to the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), the CCO reviews all trades and enforces adherence to applicable laws, regulations and firm policies regarding discharge of the supervised person’s duties. The use of a portfolio management system is employed as part of a surveillance program. Suspected violations are referred to the proper channels within the firm for further investigation and, if necessary, disciplinary action. Rodrigo Rego - Chief Executive Officer – 786 866 3700 Don Lee - Chief Compliance Officer – 786 866 3700
Item 7- Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Andres Sinclair is currently registered as an associated person with the Florida Division of Securities and Finance. Genesis Fund Management LLC 29
Item 1- Cover Page
Don Lee
Genesis Fund Management LLC (“Genesis”) .355 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1550 Coral Gables, FL 33134 786 866 3700 March 19, 2020
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Don Lee that supplements the
Genesis Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact
Genesis, Chief Compliance Officer at 786 866 3700 if you did not receive Genesis’
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Genesis available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2- Educational Background and Business Experience
Born 1972
Education
B.A. Florida International University (1998 – 2001) M.B.A. Nova Southeastern University (2004 – 2005)
Business Background
FinWebTech LLC Chief Executive Officer (05/2013 – Present) Alpha Genesis Capital LLC Chief Compliance Officer (05/2015 – August 2017) Genesis Investment Advisors LLC Chief Compliance Officer (01/2015 – Present) Genesis Fund Management LLC Chief Compliance Officer (01/2015 – Present) Global Strategic Investments, LLC Chief Compliance Officer/ AMLCO (01/2011 – 12/2014) WallStreet*E Financial Services Compliance & Operations Manager. (01/2001 – 09/2010) Genesis Fund Management LLC 30 (GENESIS Investment Committee Member, but does not provide investment advice)
Item 3- Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of each supervised person providing investment advice. No information is applicable to this Item.
Item 4- Other Business Activities
Don Lee is also associated with Genesis Fund Management’s affiliates Genesis Investment Advisor (“GIA”), as their Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Lee has been hired through FinWebTech LLC to provide outsourced Chief Compliance Officer services to the firm. Through this arrangement, Mr. Lee can serve as a Chief Compliance Officer or consultant to other firms. Mr. Lee also owns a software development company that has produced an automated compliance solution for the financial services industry. This outside business activity is conducted outside of working hours at Genesis Investment Advisors. Mr. Lee could have conflicts in allocating his time and services among the affiliated entities and other Chief Compliance Officer and consulting arrangements. However, Mr. Lee will devote as much time to each Client Account and each affiliate as he deems appropriate to perform his duties. We do not believe his multiple duties will impact his ability to service any account or implement any function at each entity.
Item 5- Additional Compensation
None
Item 6 - Supervision
Ultimately, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for complete oversight of Genesis’ activity. Through delegation to the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”), the CCO reviews all trades and enforces adherence to applicable laws, regulations and firm policies regarding discharge of the supervised person’s duties. The use of a portfolio management system is employed as part of a surveillance program. Suspected violations are referred to the proper channels within the firm for further investigation and, if necessary, disciplinary action. Rodrigo Rego - Chief Executive Officer – 786 866 3700 Don Lee - Chief Compliance Officer – 786 866 3700 Genesis Fund Management LLC 31
Item 7- Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Not applicable.
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GENESIS PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
Genesis Investment Advisors LLC (“Genesis”) is committed to safeguarding the personal information that you provide us. This notice describes our privacy policy and how we handle and protect personal information we collect about you.
CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED
Genesis collects personal information about its customers for business purposes such as evaluating your financial needs, processing your requests and transactions, providing customer service, and, generally, managing your assets. The personal information Genesis collects about you, without limitation, may include:
• Information received from you in writing, in person, by telephone, electronically or any other means. Such information may include name, address, assets, income, and investment experience, goals and objectives.
• Information about transaction(s) with Genesis or an affiliate, such as securities transactions and account usage.
• Information received from affiliates or non affiliated third parties, such as bank references and Know Your Customer data.
• Information received from outside sources, such as broker-dealers and custodians assisting Genesis in the execution and settlement of transactions effected for your account(s) may include, account holdings and balances.
HOW GENESIS PROTECTS PERSONAL INFORMATION
Genesis safeguards your information from potential internal and external threats by:
• Maintaining physical, electronic and procedural measures designed to protect your personal information.
• Limiting access to your information to those employees who have a legitimate business purpose.
• Requiring employees to maintain and protect the confidentiality of your personal information and following established procedures to do so.
CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION DISCLOSED
Genesis does not disclose your personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted or required by applicable law or regulatory authorities.
• Should Genesis, in the future, decide to disclose your personal information to nonaffiliated third parties that do not fall within a regulatory exception, then Genesis shall notify you and provide the right to “opt out” of sharing your personal information. Genesis Fund Management LLC 33
• Genesis may share your personal information with affiliated third parties. Genesis requests its affiliates with whom information is shared not to disclose said information to any nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by regulatory exceptions and then subject to notification and the right to “opt out”.
FORMER CUSTOMERS
Genesis continues to adhere to the information policies and practices described herein after the termination of a customer relationship. please register to get more info
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