New Fund Name: OMR AXA Framlington UK Sustainable Equity
New Objective:
The underlying fund aims to provide long-term capital growth over a period of 5 years or more by having at least 70% of its investments in shares of companies domiciled, incorporated or having significant business in the UK which the Manager believes will provide above-average returns. The underlying fund invests at least 80% of its investment in shares in large and medium sized companies.
The Manager aims to select companies that it deems will create a net positive contribution to society. These companies will either demonstrate leadership on sustainability issues through strong environmental, social and governance {ESG) practices {“leaders”) or will have shown a clear commitment to improve their ESG practices {“companies in transition”). The majority of the underlying fund’s investments {50% or more) will be in “leaders”.
New Fund Name: OMR BlackRock Developed Markets Sustainable Equity
New Objective:
The underlying fund aims to provide a return on your investment (generated through an increase in value of the assets held by the fund and/or income received from those assets) (gross of fees) over the medium to long term (3 to 5 or more consecutive years beginning at the point of investment), by investing in a global portfolio of equity securities (e.g. shares) in a manner consistent with the principles of sustainable investing.
New Fund Name: OMR M&G Global Sustain Paris Aligned
New Objective:
The underlying fund has two aims:
To provide a higher total return (capital growth plus income), net of the Ongoing Charge Figure, than that of the MSCI World Index over any five-year period.
and
To invest in companies that contribute towards the Paris Agreement climate change goal.
At least 80% of the fund is invested directly in equity securities and equity-related securities of companies across any sector and market capitalisation that are domiciled in any country, including Emerging Markets.
The underlying fund aims to: (i) provide long-term capital growth over a period of 5 years or more; and (ii) seek to achieve a sustainable investment objective, in line with a responsible investment approach. The underlying fund invests at least 80% of its investments in shares of listed companies of any size which are based anywhere in the world and which the Manager believes will generate both above-average returns and a positive and measurable impact on the planet, incorporating the analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
OMR AXA ACT Framlington Clean Economy
The underlying fund aims to: (i) provide long-term capital growth over a period of 5 years or more; and (ii) seek to achieve a sustainable investment objective, in line with a responsible investment approach. The underlying fund invests at least 80% of its investments in shares of listed companies of any size which are based anywhere in the world and which the Manager believes will generate both above-average returns and a positive and measurable impact on the planet, incorporating the analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
New Fund Name: OMR Invesco Responsible Japanese Equity Value Discovery (UK)
New Objective: The underlying fund aims to achieve long-term (5 years plus) capital growth by investing at least 80% of its assets in shares or other equity related securities of companies incorporated, domiciled or carrying out the main part of their economic activity in Japan which meet the underlying fund’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
New Fund Name: OMR ASI Global Sustainable and Responsible Investment Equity
New Objective: The underlying fund aims to generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in global equities (company shares) which adhere to the ASI Sustainable and Responsible Investment Equity Approach and to achieve the return of the MSCI AC World Index plus 3% per annum over rolling three year periods (before charges).
New fund name: OMR VT Sinfonia Balanced Managed Portfolio
New ACD: Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Old ACD: Investment Fund Services Limited
New objective: The underlying fund aims to provide returns over the medium to long term (3 – 5 years) by a combination of both capital growth and income generation. The underlying fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of fixed interest securities and equities as well as warrants and money market instruments primarily (at least 70%) through investment in a portfolio of collective investment schemes (which may include those managed and/or advised by the Authorised Corporate director (VT) or Investment Manager). The underlying fund will typically be invested in a global portfolio of assets and may focus on UK and European assets.
Old objective: The underlying fund aims to provide medium to long term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed interest securities and equities, as well as warrants, and money market instruments, primarily through investment in a portfolio of collective investment schemes.
New fund name: OMR VT Sinfonia Income & Growth Portfolio
New ACD: Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Old ACD: Investment Fund Services Limited
New TER: 1.67%
Old TER: 1.67%
New objective: The underlying fund aims to provide returns over the long term (5 years) by a combination of both capital growth and income generation. The underlying fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of equities as well as fixed interest securities, warrants and money market instruments primarily (at least 70%) through investment in a portfolio of collective investment schemes (which may include those managed and/or advised by the Authorised Corporate Director (VT) or Investment Manager). The underlying fund will typically be invested in a global portfolio of assets with a focus on UK assets.
Old objective: The underlying fund aims to provide income and capital growth for investors over the long term by investing in a diversified portfolio of equities as well as fixed interest securities, warrants and money market instruments primarily through investment in a portfolio of collective investment schemes.
New fund name: OMR VT Sinfonia Income Portfolio
New ACD: Valu-Trac Investment Management Limited
Old ACD: Investment Fund Services Limited
New TER: 1.66%
Old TER: 1.83%
New objective: The underlying fund aims to provide returns over the long term (5 years) by a combination of both income generation as well as some capital growth. The underlying fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of equities, fixed interest securities, warrants and money market instruments primarily (at least 70%) through investment in a portfolio of collective investment schemes (which may include those managed and/or advised by the Authorised Corporate Director (VT) or Investment Manager). The underlying fund will typically be invested in a global portfolio of assets with a focus on UK assets.
Old objective: The underlying fund aims to provide regular income with some potential for capital growth over the long term, by investing in a diversified portfolio of equities, fixed interest securities, warrants and money market instruments primarily through investment in a portfolio of collective investment schemes.