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Modern Slavery Statement

 

Avestor Investment Management Ltd is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, and all forms of exploitation within our business operations and supply chain. We uphold the highest ethical standards and expect the same from all organisations we work with.

 

Although we are a boutique investment firm with a limited supply chain, we recognise our responsibility to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or in any of the third-party services we engage.

 

1. Our Commitment

We are fully committed to:

  • Conducting business ethically and responsibly

  • Maintaining transparency in our approach to tackling modern slavery

  • Ensuring that individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect

  • Complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015

 

2. Our Business and Supply Chain

Avestor operates within the UK financial services sector, which is considered low risk for modern slavery.

 

Our supply chain primarily includes:

  • Regulated custodians and investment platforms

  • Professional service providers (legal, compliance, audit)

  • Technology and software providers

  • Office and administrative suppliers

 

We require that all suppliers maintain high ethical standards and operate in full compliance with applicable labour laws.

 

3. Due Diligence

To reduce the risk of modern slavery, we take the following steps:

  • Partner only with reputable, regulated, or vetted suppliers

  • Conduct due diligence where appropriate before engaging service providers

  • Review the ethical and compliance standards of key partners

  • Maintain oversight of supplier relationships on an ongoing basis

 

4. Policies and Controls

Avestor maintains policies that support our commitment to preventing modern slavery, including:

  • Ethical conduct standards

  • Anti-money laundering and fraud prevention controls

  • Third-party due diligence and supplier assessment

  • Clear reporting procedures for concerns or suspicious activity

 

Employees and contractors are expected to adhere to these standards.

 

5. Training and Awareness

We aim to promote awareness of modern slavery risks by:

  • Informing staff about how to identify signs of exploitation

  • Reinforcing ethical expectations during onboarding

  • Encouraging a culture of responsibility and vigilance

 

6. Reporting Concerns

Avestor encourages anyone working with us to report concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

Reports relating to unethical behaviour, exploitation, or suspected modern slavery will be investigated promptly and thoroughly.

 

7. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to reviewing and improving our processes to ensure that modern slavery risks remain low. This statement will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect best practice and regulatory expectations.

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