The MRF scheme, set up in December 2016, allows Swiss investors to allocate funds to Harvest’s China Equity and Asia Frontier strategies.
Together, these strategies have exposure to all Chinese investment channels, including Hong Kong-listed securities and to frontier Asian markets including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
Strategies
The China Equity strategy capitalises on long-term upward trends in Chinese markets including alternative energy, software and internet, consumption upgrade, and innovative technology.
The Asia Frontier strategy identifies opportunities linked to significant structural themes, such as China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative and the growth of consumption and tourism-related industries.
Swiss investors will benefit from Harvest’s team of investment professionals, who combine local knowledge with an international outlook.
Harvest’s investment process combines deep-dive quantitative and fundamental research that is conducted in line with the themes and macro insights identified by their Investment Committee.
Diversification
Ashley Dale, chief business development officer and chief marketing officer, said: “At Harvest, we’re investing in China and Asia as the region grows into an innovation hub. As Swiss investors are looking to diversify their portfolios, the Switzerland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme will now provide them with access to our local investment expertise.”
