IMO Financial Services has engaged an external investment consultancy firm, Clarus Investment Solutions, to provide independent and specialised investment support.

We asked Clarus to carry out an assessment of funds offered by the six domestic life companies and to produce a set of preferred funds across four different risk bands.

In total, Clarus surveyed 130 funds in the following categories:

• Multi-Asset
• Absolute Return
• Global Equities
• Property

Funds were ranked using a bespoke scoring system which takes account of 20 criteria such as charges, returns, volatility and diversification.

The selection of preferred funds is now available to our members. Please contact us on imofs@imo.ie if you wish to discuss this matter further or indeed if you wish to review your existing portfolio.

About Clarus

Clarus is an independent investment consulting firm established in 2008 and authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. Prior to setting up Clarus its principals (Joe Mottley and Paul McCarville) had many years of experience at senior level in asset management. Clients of Clarus include a range of leading financial advisory firms, charities and corporates.