Our framework agreements are designed to support the way you work with your clients. Whether you manage portfolios on a discretionary basis or advise clients who then make their own investment decisions, your dedicated Julius Baer relationship manager is here to help, connecting you with relevant expertise and solutions, and coordinating custody and transaction settlement.
External asset manager (EAM) framework agreement
You manage your clients’ portfolios under a discretionary mandate. Julius Baer acts as custodian and handles transaction settlement.
External financial advisor (EFA) framework agreement
You advise your clients on investment decisions, while they retain final decision-making authority. Julius Baer acts as custodian and handles transaction settlement.
An external asset manager manages a client's investment portfolio on their behalf under a discretionary mandate and makes investment decisions within the agreed framework. An external financial advisor provides investment advice, while the client retains the final decision-making authority. Under both models, Julius Baer acts as custodian and handles transaction settlement.
The determining factor is who makes the investment decisions. The EAM model is designed for discretionary portfolio management, while the EFA model applies where you advise clients and they retain decision-making authority. We work with you to determine which framework best aligns with your business model and the applicable regulatory requirements.
We provide dedicated relationship management, custody and account services, execution and trading capabilities, investment expertise, wealth planning, financing solutions, research, technology, and access to specialist teams. Our aim is to support you to the greatest extent possible, so that you can focus on serving your clients.