ASI rolls out China A-shares strategy to UK investors

Mirroring $2.6bn Luxembourg-domiciled fund

Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has launched a UK-fund mirroring its $2.6bn AUM Luxembourg-domiciled China A-share strategy, which offers the country's investors access to the "backbone" of the Chinese economy.

ASI China A-Share Equity, which has an annual fee of 1% for a minimum investment of $1m, aims to generate growth over the long term by investing in a potential universe of more than 3,500 onshore Chinese companies with an A-share listing. Chinese New Year: Which key trends are providing alpha generation in China this year? Managed by a 24-strong team, based in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore, the fund utilises fundamental research alongside ESG assessment and corporate engagement. Launched in 2015, the firm's existing SICAV vehicle has returned 8.4% and 72.8% over one and three y...