Aegon launches Global Opportunities fund

Aegon has launched a global absolute return fund targeting investors seeking global macro exposure.

The Aegon Global Opportunities fund will have a discretionary global macro strategy investing in derivative and non derivative assets and is open to institutional and professional retail investors. The launch of the Dublin-domiciled UCITS III vehicle marks the integration of Aegon's asset management businesses across the world. It will be managed by Olaf Van den Heuvel, who will be supported by a team of five in the Netherlands and the 10-strong multi-asset group in both the UK and Netherlands. The fund will be denominated in Euro and UK Sterling share classes and has a €100,000 mini...