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About Caspian Partners

Who we are

 

Caspian Partners is an independent provider of foreign exchange & alternative banking services to corporate, institutional and private clients, recognized for its expertise and commitment to excellence in the currency management sector. Backed by one of the worlds largest payment providers, our foundation is built on integrity, innovation, and transparency, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with deep industry knowledge and a passion for delivering solutions that exceed client expectations. Since inception, Caspian Partners has purposely remained an owner-managed business, offering market leading service and support. As a private, owner-managed firm, we have the ability to prioritize long-term goals/partnerships over short-term gains, without having to focus on satisfying investors. Dedicated to building lasting relationships, we prioritize transparency, reliability, and providing tailored client solutions.

What we do

 

Caspian Partners combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology, delivering bespoke client solutions tailored to unique foreign exchange requirements. Our services encompass a suite of product offerings, including FX spot transactions, sophisticated hedging strategies, and multi-currency accounts. From strategic currency exchange to independent market analysis, we ensure that every transaction is seamless, secure, and aligned with your business goals. Our global perspective, coupled with local market insight positions us as a trusted partner, we recognize that clients have wide ranging levels of experience, resource and exposure and have developed a suite of supplementary facilities to cater for a broad spectrum of client profile. Whether you are looking to manage currency risk, optimize your transactions, or conduct an FX health-check, our team is dedicated to ensuring your objectives are achieved with efficiency and precision.

Corporate

Institutional

Private Client

FX Risk Management

Pricing

The starting point is that we can demonstrate an immediate pricing benefit by ensuring you receive a sharper rate than simply trading with a bank. Caspian Partners leverages it’s trading volume to access the market as a counterparty, not as a client and can simultaneously, and on an aggregated basis, access multiple pools of deep liquidity from bulge-bracket banks and other financial intermediaries. Having limited overheads and combining this with significant FX flows allows us to consistently outperform tier one banks, then pass those savings on to clients.

Service

As opposed to simply quoting a rate, we can in addition to this enhance savings by helping you make as informed decisions as possible around the timing and execution of trades. Because the service we provide is always bespoke, you can rest assured that your specific needs are going to be met. Caspian Partners are regularly recognized within the industry for our analytical capabilities. Once onboarded with Caspian Partners, you are assigned a dedicated dealer to your account. Your dealers role is to understand your individual FX requirements, profile and risk appetite and take this into account to monitor exchange rates and propose our suggestions to ensure that any movement of currency that you require, is being managed to an optimum level on an ongoing basis.

Hedging

Caspian Partners forward contracts offers flexibility on draw-downs from contracts, we can offer the ability to roll contracts or settle early. You are able to draw down as often and in any size increments as is required. If you also come to the value date of your contract and you do not need all of the currency or face any delays for any reason, we will cater for an extension of the contract to suit the new amended schedule/cash flow requirements. We take pride in our ability to help our clients develop robust and flexible client hedging strategies which are bespoke to our clients FX exposure.

Alternative Banking

The Challenge

A consistent trend in the market is the increasing complexity of fund structures, which poses challenges for traditional banks in processing, accepting, and monitoring these entities. In addition to this, there is a lack of speed in opening accounts for vanilla Special Purpose Vehicles and fund structures for a specific fund size. As a result, the process incurs unnecessary friction and time delays for both client onboarding and transaction processing. This level of service and often commercially unviable situation arise due to the required speed of account opening needed by a GP’s and service providers to open bank accounts for SPV’s and underlying entities. Traditional banking institutions are limited by outdated KYC processes and systems. In contrast, our multi-currency bank account solution has been designed to operate at a far quicker pace than those offered by banks, thereby ensuring that our clients are not encumbered by the constraints of traditional banking timelines.

The Solution

Our solution has been created to cater to the alternative assets market, leveraging our in-depth knowledge of its complexities and implementing purpose-built technology to ensure clients can be onboarded with exceptional efficiency and precision. Caspian Partners has successfully implemented a solution that has enabled us to expedite the account opening process for global investment structures of GP’s and service providers. Caspian Partners can offer its clients multi-currency bank accounts with access to a vast range currencies which are opened typically within a week. These accounts have the same functionality as traditional bank accounts, and available in all jurisdictions outside of the US. Our solution has significantly reduced the time required for our clients to open foreign accounts for their underlying entities/SPV’s. In contrast to the months-long wait that was previously typical with traditional banking routes, our clients can now expect a streamlined process that typically takes less than a week to complete.

Dependability

For a variety of reasons, clients will often need bank accounts opened quickly, where the speed of account opening is paramount to the wider operations of their business/fund. Caspian Partners has built a strong reputation for consistently delivering our solutions on time in a highly controlled approach. Our clients take comfort in that we have built a solid reputation of always delivering our solutions on time which results in repeated business. Working with a reliable provider instills trust and confidence for our clients by consistently delivering accurate and timely solutions. In a competitive industry, reliability often sets us apart from our competitors and peers as it demonstrates our commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to serving our clients’ needs. The ability to rely on a provider’s expertise and proficiency provides clients with peace of mind, enabling them to make informed decisions and allocate this time to their core business objectives.

Transparent

Transparency is essential as it fosters trust and confidence among clients. By openly disclosing exchange rates, fees, and any associated costs, we endeavour to demonstrate transparency, ensuring clients have total visibility, ultimately enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.

Reliable

Reliability in our business means consistently delivering dependable solutions, meeting deadlines, and being available and responsive to our clients’ needs, thereby establishing a foundation of trust and confidence

Secure

The safeguarding of client funds is paramount to our operations and embodies the trust our clients place in us. We understand that the integrity of our services is judged not only by our market performance but also by our ability to protect and securely manage the funds you entrust to us. To this end, we adhere to stringent regulatory standards set forth by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, ensuring that client funds are held in segregated accounts, separate from our own company funds.

Competitive

Access tier 1 bank pricing by utilizing our deep pools of liquidity, regardless of volume. Our streamlined business model is purposefully designed to have very little overheads in order to offer market-leading pricing to clients.

Integrity

At the core of our business is a steadfast commitment to integrity with clients, ensuring that client satisfaction is paramount in all our dealings, and building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

Innovation

Continuously improving and introducing new ideas, products, or services to stay ahead in the market.

How it works.

Opening an account with Caspian Partners is free of charge and carries no obligation to trade

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Register For Free

It's free to register for an account and carries no commitment to trade.
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Speak to your dedicated dealer

Once you've completed the registration process for an account, a dedicated dealer will promptly reach out to introduce themselves. This initial interaction is a crucial step towards personalizing your experience. Your dealer is committed to understanding your specific currency requirements, including any particular goals or targets you have in mind. This comprehensive understanding allows us to tailor our services to meet your exact needs, ensuring that we provide you with the most effective currency exchange solutions. Through this personalized approach, we aim to build a strong foundation for a successful and beneficial partnership.
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Deal confirmation

Deals can be placed with your dedicated dealer via telephone, email or our online platform. Once a deal is placed, you will immediately receive a trade confirmation including all details of your trade including currency pairings, exchange rates achieved and the details of the beneficiary's account into which your funds will be paid.
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Transfer of Funds

Transfer the funds you wish to exchange to your client account at Caspian Partners from your chosen bank account. As soon as these funds arrive you will receive an email confirmation.
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Delivery of your exchanged currency

We transmit your exchanged funds to the bank account(s) of your choosing immediately and provide a confirmation of the completed settlement.
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Maintain contact

Your dedicated dealer will remain available to ensure any queries you have regarding the currency markets and your requirements are optimally managed.