NGSSEF

Nomura Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund

Investment Objective

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The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth.

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As the Fund is a qualified SRI Fund, the Fund invests in businesses and/or Islamic collective investment schemes that provide a positive impact on the sustainable development of society in accordance to the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a minimum of 70% of its NAV in Shariah-compliant equities and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities such as Shariah-compliant American Depositary Receipts, Shariah-compliant Global Depositary Receipts, Shariah-compliant Non-Voting Depositary Receipts, Shariah-compliant Participatory Notes, Shariah-compliant rights issues and Shariah-compliant warrants listed in the global markets. Up to 30% of the Fund’s NAV will be invested in Islamic liquid assets such as Islamic money market instruments, Islamic deposits and/or held in cash for liquidity purposes.

The Fund may also invest a maximum of 20% of the Fund’s NAV in Islamic collective investment schemes to access investment opportunities which are not available through direct investment in Shariah-compliant equities and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities.

Investment Strategy

Investment Manager

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Leslie Yap, CFA

Designated Fund Manager

Leslie is the Head of Investments in NAMM and is the designated person responsible for the fund management of the Fund. He oversees the developed markets equities team based in  Kuala Lumpur and is responsible for the  investment management of developed markets equities (including ethical and Shariah-compliant  listed equities). Leslie’s team works closely with
Nomura Asset Management’s London office where dedicated global sector specialists sit. Leslie is also a contributing member of a number of investment committees within the Nomura Asset Management group.

Leslie brings with him over 19 years of industry experience in the area of funds management and research coverage. He was managing Malaysian equities fund for a local insurance company prior to relocating to a research house in Shanghai where he  expanded his research coverage to include Hong Kong and Chinese companies. Leslie holds a Bachelor of  engineering in Manufacturing and Operations Management from the University of Nottingham in  United Kingdom. Leslie also holds a Capital Markets Services Representative Licence.

Key Facts

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Fund Category : Equity (Shariah-compliant)

A Shariah-compliant global SRI fund

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Performance Benchmark

Dow Jones Islamic Market Developed Markets Index

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Asset Allocation

A minimum of 70% of the Fund’s NAV to be invested in Shariah-compliant equities and Shariah-compliant equity-related securities; and

A maximum of 30% of the Fund’s NAV to be invested in Islamic money market instruments, Islamic deposits and/or held in cash.

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Target Investors

The Fund is suitable for investors who are seeking long-term capital growth and who are prepared to accept a
moderate level of volatility.

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Share Class

MYR Class A
USD Class A

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Transaction Details

Minimum Initial Investment – MYR 1,000 (MYR Class A), USD 1,000 (USD Class A)

Minimum Subsequent Investment – MYR 500 (MYR Class A), USD 500 (USD Class A)

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Partners

Nomura Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund is distributed by distribution partners below:

FSMOne (e-host)

Philip Mutual Berhad (e-host)

UOB Kay Hian Securities

TA Investment Management

 

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Fees & Charges

Sales charge

Up to 3.00% of the NAV per Unit

Management fees

Up to 1.60% per annum of the NAV of each Class

Trustee fees

Up to 0.05% per annum of the NAV of the Fund and subject to a minimum fee of RM15,000 per annum

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