Fund governance
Bouwinvest Dutch Institutional Residential Fund N.V. (the Fund) was established in 2010. The Fund has a governance structure that ensures effective and efficient management, combined with proper checks and balances. The Fund’s governance structure consists of a General Meeting of Shareholders, an Advisory Committee and the Management Board.
The Fund is governed by a robust framework with systems and processes to manage risks appropriately. Safeguarding the interests of its investors, integrity and transparency, the Fund fosters the following governance principles:
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The compliance, risk and internal audit functions are independent;
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Conflicts of interests are avoided and managed through compliance with Bouwinvest’s conflicts of interest policy;
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Robust checks and balances through established framework with three lines model;
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Focus on process management: ISAE 3402 type II certified;
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Compliant with AIFMD;
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An independent depositary function has been installed.
Rules and principles governing day-to-day business:
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Best-in-class system for valuation of assets;
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Elaborate approval process for all real estate investments;
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Transparency and integrity integrated in daily business conduct;
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Code of conduct;
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Transparent and open shareholder communication.