BPF relies on a dynamic, proactive risk management system that is overseen by a dedicated risk manager and supervised by an independent investment controller, a well-balanced portfolio of active and passive fund managers who broadly diversify its investments and effective, measured communication with members who have both online and mobile access to their accounts.

Driven by high return opportunities with relatively low volatility, BPF was an early mover in Germany adding alternative investments to its portfolio. It now exploits a full repertoire of exposure to alternatives from private equity and infrastructure equity to private corporate debt and infrastructure bonds, not to mention real estate. Its alternatives strategy has consistently outperformed expectations and is based on assigning best-in-class managers to its mandates.

Another facet of BPF’s operations that is lesser known is its approach to reporting. To enhance transparency and make monitoring and steering more effective, it has developed what it deems a groundbreaking, comprehensive, and bespoke reporting system tailored specifically for its alternative investments. Backed by almost thirty review criteria across seven critical dimensions, the process provides unparalleled insights that BPF can draw on to assess the progress and performance of each investment and identify potential room for improvement. Moreover, evaluating the total expense ratio leads to complete understanding of any performance leakage and enables full cost transparency.