Risk & Governance

Controls & Monitoring

Our operational protocols are not static, they evolve alongside the markets. Apex maintains detailed Compliance, Risk Management, and Operational Due Diligence Manuals that are routinely reviewed, revised, and enforced. These documents form the backbone of our internal control environment and provide transparency and structure for external review. This commitment to procedural excellence ensures our operations meet the highest standards of institutional scrutiny.

Risk Modelling

Every strategy we deploy is governed by a bespoke risk model designed to maximise the asymmetry of returns. Rather than chasing constant exposure, our models dynamically scale risk in response to statistical and market conditions, increasing size only when edge conditions align. Drawdown mitigation is central to our process—by capping downside and scaling into strength, we aim to generate consistent, convex performance across cycles.

Governance

Governance at Apex is anchored in independence, transparency, and institutional-grade oversight. All administration and compliance functions are managed by leading global providers. Alongside external auditing, additional safeguards are provided by adherence to CFA Institute GIPS and AMC guidelines. Apex works exclusively with top-tier counterparties, ensuring best practices across custody, execution, and reporting. KYC and AML procedures are rigorously maintained and independently administered by trusted fiduciary service providers.

Operational Due Diligence

Our operational protocols are not static—they evolve alongside the markets. Apex maintains detailed Compliance, Risk Management, and Operational Due Diligence Manuals that are routinely reviewed, revised, and enforced. These documents form the backbone of our internal control environment and provide transparency and structure for external review. This commitment to procedural excellence ensures our operations meet the highest standards of institutional scrutiny.

Risk Committee

Independent committee with quarterly meetings and ad-hoc reviews during market stress periods.

Investment Committee

Strategic oversight of investment decisions and portfolio allocation with independent review processes.