Question 1

What is operational alpha?

Accepted Answer

Operational alpha is the measurable value created by better infrastructure, controls, and processes, independent of investment performance. It shows up as lower cost of operations, faster time to market, cleaner audits, and fewer manual reconciliation cycles. Investment alpha gets competed away. Operational alpha compounds.

Question 2

What jurisdictions does HCP cover?

Accepted Answer

HCP supports active and live infrastructure across Switzerland, Luxembourg, DIFC, ADGM, Singapore, Mauritius, BVI, Cayman Islands, and Bermuda. Each jurisdiction is covered with local counsel, compliance infrastructure, and regulatory relationships.

Question 3

Does HCP manage money or provide investment advice?

Accepted Answer

No. HCP is a fund infrastructure firm. We build and support the operations of structures, operating layers, and compliance frameworks that fund managers and asset owners use to deploy capital. We do not manage assets, select investments, or provide investment recommendations.

Question 4

What types of clients does HCP work with?

Accepted Answer

HCP works exclusively with eligible institutional and professional investors, family offices, asset managers, boutique banks, capital allocators, and investment advisors who need cross-border fund infrastructure.

Question 5

What is the typical timeline for a fund launch through HCP?

Accepted Answer

Timeline depends on jurisdiction, structure complexity, and regulatory approvals. A Luxembourg SLP through a rented AIFM can be operational in 8 days. CLN and tracker securitisation structures have launched in as few as 6 business days.

Question 6

How does HCP charge for its services?

Accepted Answer

HCP works on structuring fees (project-based, scoped to mandate complexity), ongoing administration fees (basis-point or flat-fee, depending on AUM and service level), and flat, cost covering retainer arrangements for ongoing advisory. Success fees on capital raised only upon mutual agreement. No hidden charges.