IRIS Finance International Group announces the creation of IRIVEST Investment Managers, resulting from the merger of its two subsidiaries Chahine Capital and DYNASTY Asset Management, to form its Collective Investment Management division.
This operation, approved by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) on July 31th, 2025 merges Chahine Capital and DYNASTY Asset Management while preserving the DNA that has made the success of these two complementary and recognized areas of expertise. Investment philosophies, teams, and management tools remain unchanged, while the company gains enhanced resources to strengthen its investments in Research & Development, enabling us to deliver even more efficient services to the satisfaction of our clients.
IRIVEST Investment Managers: Strong Expertise Serving Investors
IRIVEST Investment Managers offers 4 high value-added areas of expertise:
- Quantitative “Momentum” Equity Investment: Through the SICAV Chahine Funds (formerly Digital Funds SICAV, subject to CSSF approval), the proprietary quantitative Momentum strategies deliver some of the industry’s best risk-adjusted performances, thanks to an active investment approach supported by continuous research and a systematic, disciplined, and rigorous investment process.
Since 1998 and the launch of the SICAV, Chahine Capital has been the European pioneer in quantitative momentum equity investment. The SICAV currently comprises 5 funds invested in European and U.S. equities.
- Convertible Bond & Credit Investment: Through DYNASTY SICAV, created in 2014, the investment philosophy is characterized by a non-benchmarked, conviction-driven approach, a bottom-up bond selection process, and a conservative strategy (with an average delta below 40% for convertible bond portfolios, in particular), which has enabled investors to benefit from a strong risk-adjusted performance track record.
- Management Company Services: IRIVEST IM provides tailor-made Management Company services in Luxembourg. Its “ManCo Services” offering is aimed at investment managers and investment advisors, with a full and modular range of services adapted to their needs: portfolio management, risk control, valuation, compliance, reporting — in both UCITS and AIF formats.
- Private Wealth Management: IRIVEST IM also provides tailor-made Portfolio Management and Investment Advisory services for wealth management, through partnerships with leading banking institutions.
Preserving Investment Teams and Philosophies
The merger of Chahine Capital and DYNASTY Asset Management follows a principle of preserving the integrity, visibility, and historical roots of each area of expertise. IRIVEST Investment Managers therefore maintains two autonomous investment teams, with no changes to the existing investment processes.
Commercial, IT, risk & compliance, communication, and HR teams are pooled to enhance efficiency and provide IRIVEST IM with greater resources to continue investing and expanding for the benefit of its clients.
A Strengthened Position in the European Investment Management Market
The consolidation of Chahine Capital and DYNASTY Asset Management positions IRIVEST Investment Managers as a leading independent European investment manager, with strategic offices in Luxembourg (headquarters) and Paris (branch), as well as commercial presences in Germany and Italy, and product distribution in Switzerland via its sister company, Compagnie Financière Genevoise 1855.
Supported by a Board of Directors of six members (including two independent directors), governance is entrusted to Michaël Sellam, Chairman of IRIS Finance International Group, as Chairman of the Board of IRIVEST Investment Managers, and Charles Lacroix, CEO of Chahine Capital since 2021 and of DYNASTY AM since 2025, who becomes Director and CEO of IRIVEST Investment Managers.
Promoting Innovation, Expertise, and Sustainability
The primary objective of IRIVEST Investment Managers remains the same as that of Chahine Capital and DYNASTY Asset Management, and which has driven their success: to provide original and innovative active investment solutions, delivering high-performance products, combined with strong proximity to clients. Our expertise across asset classes is consistently demonstrated through performance and reliability.
IRIVEST IM is also committed to responsible finance, embedding sustainable investment processes at the core of its approach, including exclusion policies, ESG voting, engagement, and responsible investment practices.
Several funds within the Chahine Funds SICAV and DYNASTY SICAV have been awarded leading European labels (LuxFLAG ESG Label and French ISR Label), demonstrating the rigorous integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into the investment process.
IRIVEST IM intends to pursue this trajectory in the coming years to meet clients’ growing expectations for transparency and sustainability.
“I am particularly pleased to announce the launch of IRIVEST Investment Managers. This initiative stems from our commitment to continue offering investors unique and high value-added active investment solutions, while equipping ourselves with enhanced resources to further our development — always to the benefit of our clients”, said Michaël Sellam, Chairman of the Board of IRIVEST Investment Managers.
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