The company said the registration will allow Swiss investors to access its Global Absolute Returns Strategies (GARS) Sicav, European Corporate Bond Sicav, Global Inflation-linked Bond Sicav, Global; High Yield Bond Sicav as well as a few other of its Sicav strategies.
Toby Rockingham, investment director for Europe, said: “Standard Life Investments is serious about expanding in Europe and I believe our entry into the market comes at an opportune time for Swiss investors, with many advisers looking for new and exciting brands to offer their clients.
“In recent months we have seen growing interest in Switzerland for multi-asset investment solutions, as volatility is of increasing concern. Our GARS fund in particular is capturing the imagination across Europe.”
SLI’s Sicav funds already have public distribution status in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, the UK and Spain.
“Much of our Sicav range, which demonstrates expertise across equities, bonds and real estate, should appeal to Swiss retail and institutional investors, intermediaries and platform providers alike,” added Rockingham. “They should also be left in no doubt of our growing commitment to this important part of the European market.”
