MIFL has announced the launch of two new ESG focused funds, adding to its ever-growing product range. The new funds include the Mediolanum Best Brands Multi-Asset ESG Selection, an article 8 fund, and the Mediolanum Best Brands Energy Transition, an article 9 fund.
Mediolanum Best Brands Multi-Asset ESG Selection is a multi-asset, actively managed solution presenting a diversified approach that seeks to generate financial returns through a sustainability filter using an investment process focused on ESG integration. The fund aims to offer an effective way to navigate markets through a flexible multi-asset approach that can shift dynamically across asset classes to take advantage of market opportunities. The fund will offer a cautious and pragmatic approach to investors looking for solutions in the ever-changing financial markets landscape. The fund will be delegated to Schroders, which was chosen for its experience, breadth of multi asset capabilities, and importantly, for its long-established track record using ESG factors within their investment process.
The Mediolanum Best Brands Energy Transition is a thematic global equity fund that invests in companies operating in the energy sector, companies that are instrumental to, and will benefit from, the transition to a more sustainable economy. The evolution of the global energy system to a more sustainable model may represent one of the major investment opportunities of this century. This will be driven by structural changes like decarbonisation, electrification, and higher energy-efficiency. The fund aims to generate financial returns by capturing these long-term investment opportunities. The fund will be initially delegated to three managers – Schroders, KBIGI and Pictet.
MIFL’s multi manager process combines quantitative and qualitative analysis to find the best-in-class investment managers. Following an extensive selection process, it was concluded that Schroders, KBIGI and Pictet, represent the best blend of skills, experience, and established history to deliver returns while retaining the highest ESG standards within the investment process.
“The addition of two new funds to the suite of ESG products is further evidence of our commitment to client demand – retail investors across Europe are looking for solutions that enable them to harness new great investment opportunities while contributing to build a more sustainable world, both financially and environmentally, and through their investments we intend to support them in this journey.”
Christophe Jaubert, Chief Investment Officer at MIFL
As this longer-term societal and economical shift continues, the opportunities across all sectors and asset classes will be growing. By leveraging our multi manager approach and our ability to select the best-in-class managers, we focus on sustainable strategies with long established track records. We will continue to ensure that our clients have access to the most innovative, responsible investment solutions available.
The Mediolanum Best Brands Energy Transition fund will be managed by David Whitehead, Equity Portfolio Manager, and the Mediolanum Best Brands Multi-Asset ESG Selection fund will be managed by Joseph Murphy, Senior Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager.
