BNP Paribas Asset Management Australia (‘BNPP AMAU’) recently announced the launch of the BNP Paribas China Equity Trust (‘China Equity Trust’).
The product was launched at the same time as two additional Trusts, the BNP Paribas Green Bond Trust (‘Green Bond Trust’) and the BNP Paribas EARTH Trust (‘EARTH Trust’).
As a pioneer in sustainability since 2002, BNP Paribas Asset Management’s investment expertise includes managing high conviction strategies and specialist thematic solutions focused on making a positive contribution to the environment and society. Commenting on the recently launched capabilities, Chief Executive Officer for BNPP AMAU, David Grybas said:
“The demand for quality sustainable, ethical and impact investment products has continued to grow in Australia and New Zealand. BNPP AMAU is thrilled to offer additional capabilities that meet investor demand for sustainable investment solutions, and in the case of the China Equity Trust, provide investors with exposure to a key driver of global economic growth.
The launch of these additional capabilities will allow an even broader range of investors to benefit from BNP Paribas Asset Management’s significant expertise in the sustainable investment space.”
All three Trusts adhere to the BNP Paribas Asset Management firm wide Global Sustainability Strategy which ensures ESG principles are fully incorporated in the investment process. All Trusts are further supported and informed by the BNP Paribas Asset Management Sustainability Centre, a team of 28 dedicated investment professionals located in Paris, New York and Hong Kong.
BNP Paribas China Equity Trust
The BNP Paribas China Equity Trust seeks to capitalise on the growth prospects of companies in the “all-China” universe (China A & H-shares). The team focuses on bottom-up company research with a focus on three key structural themes; technology and innovation, consumption upgrading and industry consolidation.
The Trust is managed by David Choa, Head of Greater China Equities team. He is supported by a team of portfolio managers and analysts from offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Why invest in China equities?
Recent regulatory activity and associated market volatility is not new in China, we believe it is short term in nature and can enhance the quality of future growth.
The Chinese equity market is the second largest in the world, driven by China’s transition to a service and consumption-led economy. Yet China only has a small weighting in global indices and client portfolios. We think now is the time to consider China as a stand-alone allocation in portfolios.
BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Australia Limited is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader 2021 by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). This acknowledges our commitment to responsible investing; our explicit consideration of environmental, social and environmental factors in investment decision making, our strong and collaborative stewardship; and our transparency in reporting activity, including the societal and environmental outcomes being achieved.
The BNP Paribas Green Bond Trust, BNP Paribas EARTH Trust and BNP Paribas China Equity Trust ’s Target Market Determination are available here www.bnpparibas-am.com.au. A Target Market Determination is a document which describes who this financial product is likely to be appropriate for (i.e. the target market), and any conditions around how the product can be distributed to investors. It also describes the events or circumstances where the Target Market Determination for this financial product may need to be reviewed.
For more information regarding the Trust please call the Client Service Team on 1800 267 726 (Australia) or +612 9619 6041 or visit our website www.bnpparibas-am.com.au.
