Candriam, a global multi-asset manager focused on sustainable and responsible investing, has launched the Candriam Sustainable Equity Emerging Markets ex-China fund.
The fund offers exposure to sustainability themes in emerging markets ex-China including technology and innovation, healthy living, climate change, resource efficiency and waste management, and demographic shifts.
The fund will be managed by Vivek Dhawan, fund manager, supported by co-managers Paulo Salazar, head of emerging markets equities and Galina Besedina, senior fund manager.
“As investors continue to search for compelling returns, emerging markets ex-China is proving to be an increasingly attractive market opportunity. We see an immense potential in this space, which is anticipated to be a key driver of global growth in the coming years and as such we believe it offers important long-term prospects for investors,” said Paulo Salazar, head of emerging markets equities.
“Our focus on long-term sustainability trends together with the expertise of our ESG team has allowed us to develop a product that provides investors a unique opportunity to capture the extensive growth opportunities in emerging markets ex-China, while aligning with sustainable investment principles”.
