NGSEMYR
Nomura Global Sustainable Equity Fund
Investment Objective
The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in Nomura Funds Ireland – Global Sustainable Equity Fund (“Target Fund”).
As the Fund is a qualified SRI Fund, the Fund invests in the Target Fund which invests in businesses that provide a positive impact on the sustainable development of society in accordance to the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”).
The Target Fund invests in companies that are in line with the sustainable principles adopted and the overall impact of such investments of the Target Fund is not inconsistent with any other sustainable principles:
a) companies that create high total value which is shared among all stakeholders in both monetary and non-monetary terms;
b) companies that demonstrate ethical business practices (i.e. they follow proper business policies and practices regarding issues such as corporate governance, bribery, discrimination, corporate social responsibility and fiduciary responsibilities) in respect of all employees, supply chain and customers alike; and
c) companies that actively demonstrate socially responsible corporate governance and engage with the wider community, which is assessed by a combination of external research and data, and an internal assessment of any strengths and weaknesses of engagements conducted by the Investment Manager’s analyst team.
Investment Strategy
Investment Manager
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
Fund Category : Feeder Fund (Global equity)
Target Fund : Nomura Funds Ireland – Global Sustainable Equity fund
Performance Benchmark
MSCI All Country World Index
Asset Allocation
A minimum of 80% of the Fund’s NAV to be invested in the Target Fund; and
A maximum of 20% of the Fund’s NAV to be invested in deposits, money market instruments, and/or held in cash
Target Investors
The Fund is suitable for investors seeking long-term capital growth and who are prepared to accept a moderate level
of volatility.
Share Class
MYR Class A
MYR Class B
USD Class
Transaction Details
Minimum Initial Investment – MYR 1,000 (MYR Class B), USD 1,000 (USD Class), MYR 5,000,000 (MYR Class A)
Minimum Subsequent Investment – MYR 500 (MYR Class B), USD 500 (USD Class), MYR 500,000 (MYR Class A)
Partners
Nomura Global Sustainable Equity Fund is distributed by distribution partners below:
FSMOne (e-host)
Philip Mutual Berhad (e-host)
UOB Kay Hian Securities
Kenanga Investors Berhad
Fees & Charges
Sales charge
Up to 3.00% of the NAV per Unit
Management fees
MYR Class B & USD Class: Up to 1.60% per annum of the NAV of each Class
MYR Class A: Up to 0.60% per annum of the NAV of each Class
Trustee fees
0.03% per annum of the NAV of the Fund and subject to a minimum fee of RM 12,000 per annum
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Product Highlights Sheet
Fund Factsheet (USD Class)
Fund Factsheet (MYR Class B)
Account Opening Form
Annual Report
Semi-Annual Report
First Supplementary Prospectus
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