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KBCAM’s business model is underpinned by a strong conviction that
investors need to properly diversify and that the most successful
investment managers are the ones which adopt a specialised
approach. We believe investors, particularly pension funds, need to
properly diversify, not just across asset classes but also across
investment strategies to generate consistent investment performance
with less risk. To meet these needs KBCAM is committed to:
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offering differentiated and innovative products
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employing specialist investment teams
At KBCAM, we believe we have a clear competitive advantage on both
fronts. Our Group has the commitment, scale, experience and vision
to establish and run very successful autonomous investment teams
operating from multiple locations. Our innovative products are now
distributed globally with some examples of appointments and distribution
arrangements outlined below:
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U.S.A. -
Calvert, the large SRI mutual fund provider appointed KBCAM to
manage an Alternative Energy mutual fund
First Focus International Equity mutual fund sub advised by KBCAM for
GARP EAFE mandate
Mandates from numerous statewide and local pension funds for Dividend
Plus, Water and Alternative Energy strategies
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Canada -
BMO appointed KBCAM to sub advise a Global Dividend mutual fund
KBCAM acts as a sub advisor to the RBC region strategy fund
global dividend plus equity class.
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Japan -
Mitsubishi UFJ appointed KBCAM to manage a Water and Climate Change Fund distributed
through MUFJ's network in Japan.
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Korea -
KBCAM's Water and Alternative Energy Funds are distributed through various local
channels.
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Ireland -
Bank of Ireland, the 2nd largest domestic bank agreed
to distribute the KBC Innovator fund (diversified alternatives)
Friends First distributes the KBC Global and Euroland High Yield Equity Fund.
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UK -
Skandia Investment Group invest in the KBC Water Fund as part of its Alternative
Investments Fund of Funds
Williams De Broe invest in the KBC Water Fund as part of their Enhanced Global Water Index.
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