Standard Chartered has partnered with BlackRock Inc. to launch the Signature Select APAC Allocation Plus fund, designed to provide broad exposure across the Asia Pacific region. According to reports from The Hindu BusinessLine and The Economic Times, the fund will be available to accredited and professional investors across the bank's priority, priority private and private banking segments. The bank announced on Monday that it has launched the fund under its Variable Capital Company (VCC) platform, with BlackRock acting as the sub-manager for the investment strategy. The fund aims to deliver long-term capital appreciation alongside income generation for investors seeking regional diversification.
The multi-asset fund will provide exposure across equities, fixed income and liquid alternatives, as reported by The Hindu BusinessLine and The Economic Times. This diversified approach is designed to capture opportunities across different asset classes within the Asia Pacific region. The fund has been launched under Standard Chartered's Variable Capital Company platform, with BlackRock acting as the sub-manager for the investment strategy. The collaboration brings BlackRock's multi-asset capabilities to high-net-worth clients seeking comprehensive regional exposure, with the fund designed to offer investors diversified access to Asia-Pacific markets through a single investment vehicle.
The fund will be initially offered in Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Jersey, Malaysia, Kenya and Nigeria, with other markets to follow, according to the bank's announcement. As reported by The Hindu BusinessLine and The Economic Times, this phased rollout approach allows Standard Chartered to test market response before expanding to additional jurisdictions. The fund is specifically targeted at investors seeking exposure to the Asia Pacific region's diverse financial markets, with the comprehensive solution designed for high-net-worth clients seeking broad regional exposure. The initial rollout will cover Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Jersey, Malaysia, Kenya and Nigeria, with the bank planning to expand availability to additional markets over time.
