Who we are
In November 2024, Acolin acquired Accelerando Third-Party Marketing (TPM), one of Europe's longest-existing and most recognized third-party marketing providers in Germany.
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Accelerando TPM partners with exceptional asset managers, providing comprehensive support and guidance in every aspect of fund distribution across all qualified investor channels. As one of Europe's most established and respected third-party marketing firms, we take pride in our strong reputation and the enduring nature of our client and investor relationships, which are built on trust, transparency, and ongoing collaboration.
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Established expertise and an undisputed reputation with 30 years of fund sales experience per head
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Selective clients focus on working with a limited number of asset managers, ensuring strategic partnerships beyond pure sales
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Comprehensive service including operational advice and support, platform onboarding, and detailed monthly client reporting
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Identifying the most suitable investor types for each strategy across wholesale and institutional distribution channels
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Extensive networking covering over 500 professional investors in Germany, with many relationships spanning more than 20 years
Team
Michael Geier
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Head of Third Party Marketing at Accelerando TPM. Michael joined accelerando in 2013 and has extensive fund distribution experience, with more than 30 years in business. Before joining accelerando, Michael was Head of Sales Germany & Austria at Standard Life Investments, Managing Director at ABN Amro Asset Management, Head of Sales at Mellon Global Investments, Head of Retail Sales at Henderson Global Investors, as well as in sales for Alliance Capital and Flemings. Michael, married and father of two grown-up children, holds a B.A. in European finance & accounting.
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Robert L. Hau
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Acts as an external cooperation partner for accelerando and its clients covering German institutional investors since April 2021. Robert set up his own independent third party marketing firm in May 2011. Prior to this, Robert worked for Fidelity Investments (Head of Distribution), Bank of Ireland AM (Managing Director, Continental Europe) and SEB AM (Head Distribution and Board Member) etc. All in all, Robert has more than 35 years of experience in the investment industry and holds a degree of business administration. He is a member of the association of “Certified Financial Planner (CFP)” and “European Financial Advisor (EFA)”.
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