About the firm
BLK Finance d.o.o. is an alternative investment fund manager in Ljubljana, registered with the Securities Market Agency of the Republic of Slovenia under ZUAIS, and the asset management arm of BLK Group.
We are not trying to be a platform with fifty products. We manage a small number of customised funds in sectors where our group already operates, and we would rather turn a mandate away than dilute that.
Principles
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We are a registered, sub-threshold manager. We do not describe ourselves as licensed, we do not claim a marketing passport we do not have, and we publish what sits outside our scope on the same page as what sits inside it.
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We do not publish target returns as though they were entitlements, and we will not take a mandate where investors have been told a return is fixed or guaranteed. Capital in alternative funds is at risk; anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something else.
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Investment policy, valuation policy, reporting cycle, fee basis and conflicts handling are agreed and documented before the first euro is called. That is the only moment when an investor has leverage, and it should be used.
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Being part of a regulated group is an advantage and a conflict at the same time. Related-party dealings are identified, assessed under the fund’s conflicts policy and disclosed to investors — or not done.
Our place in the group
BLK Group operates six specialised brands across payments, e-money, digital assets, advisory and technology, from locations including Limassol, London, Luzern, Vancouver, Wiesbaden and Sofia. Group entities are authorised, registered or supervised in the United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland and Slovenia.
blkgroup.comBLK Finance
Asset management. Registered AIFM, Slovenia (ATVP).
VIP360
Payments and e-money. FCA and FINTRAC regulated entities.
XCHANGE360
Digital assets. Swiss operations AML-supervised via ARIF.
BLK Advisory
Corporate and payments advisory. Not a regulated services provider.
BLK Tech
Wallets, gateways, custody platform technology.
VIPTECH
Enterprise SaaS for regulated institutions.
Brands within BLK Group are operated by separate legal entities. Regulated services are provided only by the licensed entity concerned, under its own licence and terms. BLK Finance does not provide payment, e-money, digital-asset or advisory services.
Team
A professional investor is entitled to know who makes decisions, who monitors risk and who signs the reporting. On an introductory call you speak to them, not to a sales desk.
Director
Branko Železnik has many years of experience in the field of capital markets. He started his career as a securities analyst in the brokerage companies continued his career as a manager of mutual funds and later as a consultant to companies. During his rich career, he also worked as a head of development at the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, where, in addition to the general development of the domestic capital market, he co-created a market and exchange ecosystem for small and medium-sized companies.
Investment Advisor
Peter Gorinsek is a highly experienced Business Advisor with a specialised focus on the financial services industry. He brings a wealth of expertise in Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and Equities Trading. Peter has a distinguished track record of effectively managing and expanding investment portfolios, consistently delivering strong performance in diverse market conditions.
As an integral member of the Investment Committees across multiple regulated entities in the EU, Peter’s insights and strategic contributions have been instrumental in driving decision-making processes and mitigating risks. His efforts have consistently resulted in above-average market performance for the portfolios under his oversight. Peter’s profound understanding of the investment landscape, coupled with his adeptness at employing diverse investment strategies, positions him as a key figure in balancing risk and returns. His expertise is a significant asset to any team or organisation within the financial services sector.
Investment Advisor
Predrag Pavlicic brings a wealth of experience in financial market operations and risk management, with a robust understanding of IFRS applicable to multi-sector companies. His skills extend to thorough analysis of corporate financial statements, conducting detailed SWOT analyses, and evaluating new market opportunities. Additionally, Predrag Pavlicic is proficient in PI and EMI licensing, E-commerce risk assessment, and client onboarding, demonstrating exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills across diverse environments and industries.
Compliance
Xenia Lazaridou has extensive experience in compliance, financial services, funds and regulatory compliance. She has worked as a head of Compliance in the Forex and Corporate industries, and she has substantial knowledge of the operational and regulatory requirements as well as the legislation which governs the operations of investment firms and alternative investment funds/managers in Cyprus and Europe.
AML
Athina Andronikidou is an experienced AMLCO/Compliance Officer, punctual and organized, comfortable with taking initiative and leading the corporate, Back-Office or Compliance operations within a firm. Skillful communicator at all levels within a corporation or with external collaborators such as banks, electronic money institutions, payment services providers, authorities.
Back Office
Svetla Chulina-Ugrinova has over 10 years of immense experience in accounting and finance within the banking, pharmaceutical, and trade industries. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria, and an Executive MBA from the University of Sheffield in Great Britain.
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