Building BI Management Systems
1. Overview
A well-designed BI management system enables fund managers to integrate business integrity considerations into investment decisions, strengthen governance and establish clear accountability across their teams.
This guidance note provides fund managers with a structured approach to designing and implementing a formal BI management system, ensuring that BI risks are managed effectively at the fund, fund-manager and portfolio levels.
2. How is this guidance of value to fund managers?
The benefits of implementing this guidance include:
- An effective approach to mitigating business integrity risks through implementation of proportionate controls and oversight mechanisms in alignment with global standards
- Enhancing risk-informed investment decisions by developing a robust and scalable business integrity risk management framework tailored to the fund’s unique investment strategy, sector exposure, and geographic footprint.
- Protecting financial performance and development impact by ensuring portfolio companies operate transparently and ethically.
- Meeting investor expectations by providing structured business integrity due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and transparent reporting on integrity risks.
By following this guidance, fund managers can proactively embed business integrity into their investment operations, protect against financial crime risks, and position their funds for long-term, responsible growth.
Access the guidance note here
