Allianz rolls out four risk-rated funds ahead of RDR

Allianz Global Investors has today launched a range of four risk-graded portfolios, the Allianz RiskMaster funds.

The RiskMaster Defensive, Conservative, Moderate, and Growth funds are structured as UK OEICs, and are managed by the group’s multi-asset team, led by Herold Rohweder. Distribution Technology is responsible for the risk profiling on the funds, which are rated four to seven on its risk scale. If the funds’ risk profiles have to be recategorised, investors will see their annual management charge waived for three months, the group said. The funds have a RDR-ready share class with an AMC of 0.75%, as well as a traditional A-share class at 1.5%. The management team will look to access t...