Convexity on solid foundations
High conviction & impact investment research, management & advisory.
Convexity on solid foundations
High conviction & impact investment research, management & advisory.
About Us
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Overview
As an independent investment research, impact investment & advisory boutique, we provide a full range of outcome-oriented advice, research, and technology to institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Everything we do is powered by innovation and the desire to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. We help you focus on what matters and reach a level of understanding and clarity that will give you confidence to make high conviction decisions.
Our founder
Catherine Baulamon is an investment manager with experience in convertible bonds and credit. Catherine previously served as a portfolio manager/analyst at Man Group and CQS and as an investment banker in leveraged & corporate finance with Barclays Plc and Commerzbank AG, assisting companies with their equity and debt capital needs. She worked in Portland (Oregon), New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt-am-Main, and Geneva.
Our ethos
We offer you the highest ethical standards. Vis-a-vis our clients, we strive to provide best-in-class investment research and advisory services based on independence and diligence.
We treat each stakeholder with great care and we conduct all our business on a strict confidentiality basis.
Our Partners
Biodiversity & Conservation efforts
The Black Robin: a tough little bird
BlackRobin Group was born between the shores of South East Australia and New Zealand, where we enjoyed surfing the cold water and the swell of the Tasman Sea. In downtimes, we refined our investment philosophy based on Karl Popper's 'The Open Society' that he wrote in NZ during WWII. We also discovered the incredible local biodiversity and wildlife ecosystems. We came across, further East on the Chatham Islands, an extraordinary little bird: the black robin, saved from extinction with the help of only five remaining birds.
That rare story of survival and resilience raised our awareness of the importance of biodiversity and rich, diverse ecosystems. So, we decided to use the name Black Robin. We support the efforts led by agencies and foundations to protect wild birds and their habitats:
- Wildlife sanctuary Zealandia in Wellington, an outstanding ecosanctuary founded by visionary Jim Lynch with Tieke, Kaka, Takahe, Hihi, Kiwis, Tuis, North Island Robins, Bellbirds, Kakariki and Titipunamu among other NZ native birds;
- The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSBP) in the UK and,
- BirdWatch Ireland.
Balanced energy flow for success
Our Pledge to Promote Mental Wellbeing in the Finance Industry
Chronic stress is a growing challenge in high-stakes fund management. BlackRobin Group understands that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to thriving in this fast-paced and demanding industry. We’re pleased to collaborate with The Mind Hub, a mindfulness and well-being specialist with a 20-year + career in the financial and pharmaceutical sector.
Stress Management Techniques & Mental Health First Aid
The Mind Hub helps individuals and teams develop coping mechanisms and resilience in high-pressure environments.
Mind, Body, Spirit
Together, we provide resources encouraging balance and sustainable performance, from mindfulness techniques to physical health programmes.