We've redefined the landscape of investment performance evaluation
Our proprietary indices offer a unique and unrivaled dataset that represents the actual performance of private clients. We're not just another benchmark provider; we are a community of forward-thinking contributors committed to transparency and performance excellence.
ALL INVESTORS DESERVE UNBIASED INSIGHTS INFORMED BY UNRIVALLED REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE DATA.
The ARC Indices are a set of benchmarks that reflect the real-world experience of investors that have their wealth professionally managed.
Based on the world's largest dataset of private client investment performance covering over 20 years of real-life outcomes, the ARC Indices allow all investors to really see what "good" looks like.

TRUST & TRANSPARENCY
Utilising the ARC Indices enhances the credibility and transparency of investment managers. By aligning their performance metrics with widely recognized benchmarks, managers can instil confidence in their clients and differentiate themselves within the industry.

ROBUST BENCHMARKING
The Indices offer robust benchmarking capabilities, enabling managers to assess their performance relative to industry standards with a licence to use the Indices in marketing and promotion. This benchmarking process fosters transparency, accountability and healthy competition, driving managers to strive for excellence.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The ARC Indices provide a reliable yardstick for investment managers to measure and evaluate the performance of their portfolios. By comparing their performance, managers can gauge their success and identify areas for improvement.
Every investment house should be signed up. Better for everyone, especially clients who have to deal with a somewhat opaque industry. Well done ARC ROSS CIESLA: CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER AT VERITAS INVESTMENT PARTNERS
What is The ARC Advantage?
As a contributor, you gain unrivalled insight into your client's investment outcomes
With more complex consumer duty obligations, clients demanding more transparent and volatile markets, the ability to robustly analyse your performance has never been more important.
As part of the ARC Indices community you gain invaluable knowledge and insights into your performance so that you can analyse, understand and address your clients' outcomes to pursue better investment performance.
STEPS TO BECOMING A CONTRIBUTOR:

BECOMING A CONTRIBUTOR - FAQS
We offer two levels of contribution: Associate and Full. The levels depend on the size of your organisation and your AUM. We also have solutions for MPS, AIM/IHT and Charity providers. Pricing varies depending on your level, and our team will work with you to find a suitable plan.
We require a minimum of three years of historical data. The basic submission requires discrete monthly total returns, net of fees. We assist in gathering this data, and our team is skilled at handling various data-related challenges.
For full contributors, we request a three-year initial term. This commitment ensures the longevity of our contributor community, fostering trust and collaboration.
We prioritise data security and follow industry best practices. Your data is handled with the utmost care, and we employ robust security measures to protect it.
Our team will talk you through any particular questions you may have on this.
Our dedicated teams guide you through the entire onboarding process. You'll have access to comprehensive support, including assistance with data gathering, agreement reviews, and performance reporting.
YOUR KEY CONTACTS

DAN HURDLEY
Dan is responsible for the ARC Indices and Suggestus.com research platform. Dan works with DFMs and Intermediaries who rely on the Indices to make better investment decisions.

PAUL HIGGINS
Paul is responsible for qualitative manager assessment and works with both DFMs and intermediaries to improve investor outcomes.