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simple. digital. personal.
1st edition Q1/2021
Independent B2B
fund platform with
360°- Service
Fund Dealing / Execution Services Fund Custody Trailer Fee Management Fund Research
Fund Data Tech Solutions Distribution Support
ifsam is an independent fund platform, regulated by the CSSF. We offer institutional
investors access to more than 125,000 investment funds worldwide. Benefit from
our One-Stop-Shop solution: Order execution – global custody of funds – trailer fee
management.
ifsam – our dedicated Asset Management
hedge fund service New distribution agreements
New Website
Sales –
New Sales Manager
Expansion into UK & Ireland Funds in Spotlight
– Legg Mason GF Plc – Brandywine
Global Income Optimiser Fund
– Metzler China A Share Equity
FundSustainability
ISA 3000 Report
– Eastspring Inv – China Bond Fund
ifsam passes ISAE 3000 milestone
– GS Funds SICAV – Emerging
Markets Equity ESG Portfolio
– Thematica SICAV –Future Mobility
ifsam – the art of fund business
We understand ourselves as a comprehensive interface between distributors and investment companies.
With over 20 years of experience coupled with our integral approach, we aim to provide not only personal advice
and support, but also automated and greatly scalable services at the highest technological level.
This is what we understand as “The Art of Fund Business”.
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ifsam – our dedicated
hedge fund service
We have a strong proven track record spanning over two In a nutshell:
decades offering our clients a first class service in hedge
fund activities. Central point of access to mutual funds and hedge funds.
In addition to our mutual fund processing, we provide a di- High-touch service from order capture throughout
rect execution and custody service for more complex struc- execution to custody of hedge funds.
tures including AIF.
A seamless order flow architecture which enables our
ifsam provides access to a universe of more than 125,000 clients to track the order from initiation through to
funds (ISIN) and more than 750 Fund managers covering placement, execution and settlement via our online
traditional, and alternative fund products. system.
Our dedicated team in Luxembourg offer you a highly per- Trade and transaction reporting via our ifsam-online
sonalised, top quality service to suit all of your hedge fund portal.
and alternative investment needs from start to finish.
Processing of corporate actions data related to holdings
in hedge funds.
Timely communication with regards to your cash-account
debits enabling you to run cash management smoothly
and efficiently.
Other services provided
We offer a pricing service to clients that provides either interim
or final hedge fund pricing in order to value holdings swiftly
and accurately.
ifsam has the ability to set up segregated accounts for cli-
ents with hedge fund holdings. This includes being able to
add their contact details to the distribution lists of the ac-
count statements and/or fund information.
AIF
Hedge
Mutual Funds
Funds
ETFs
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Sales – New Sales Manager ISA 3000 Report
Expansion into UK & Ireland ifsam passes ISAE 3000 milestone
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Christopher Mcleod High service quality confirmed by first class awards –
has joined our team as a senior sales Manager. ifsam is proud to announce the achievement of the ISAE
3000 Type II certification for its order management and cus-
tody function as well as information technology controls in
Chris began his career in Barcelona in relation to these processes.
Foreign exchange options trading and
sales, and went on to work in Tokyo in
wealth management sales, Frankfurt, ISAE 3000 is an international auditing standard that reg-
and then Luxembourg in Financial ser- ulates the audit of the internal control system of ifsam.
vices sales. Chris’s profound knowl- We are audited once a year by PwC Luxembourg, that
edge of the financial service industry verifies the compliance and efficiency of our internal con-
is a great asset and he looks forward to addressing your fund trol procedures.
services needs.
Chris’s main focus will be looking after private banks, IFAs For ifsam it is an essential part of the firms’ values to show
and funds of funds companies located predominately outside that we are trustworthy and committed partner for our
the German-speaking countries such as the UK and Ireland. customers and our counterparts. The Management of ifsam
As a long-standing and experienced sales manager, Chris has is committed to a strong control environment and culture
the necessary expertise and know-how to find the right an- throughout the organization. The ISAE 3000 certification
swers to todays challenges for our customers. shows that we master our processes and assure the proper
execution, processing and custody of our customer’s assets.
Together with Mr. Rodja S. Reisky, Head of Business Devel-
opment & Sales, he is always at your disposal, no matter what Dr. Danny Stutz, Head of Business Management, says: “Creat-
your investment fund needs are in order to discuss the ad- ing a transparent environment with adequate risk control pro-
vantages of partnering with ifsam. cedures is a shared responsibility of all participants, including
fund platforms.”
Chris, welcome on board!
Mr. Gerrit Mundt Managing Director added: “This is an import-
ant milestone for our firm and confirms our commitment to the
highest industry standards and best practices. More and more
clients look for this stamp of approval when choosing a service
provider.”
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Asset Management SPP Fonder
We have implemented a new distribution agreement with
New distribution agreements Sweden’s largest fund company SPP Fonder. Together with
their parent company Storebrand, they are pioneers in sus-
Corum Butler tainable asset management and all funds are managed with
We engaged with Corum Butler and are now able to of- high sustainability. SPP Fonder manages several strategies
fer our clients access to trailer fees on the fund range. The in the area of index-related funds, active fixed income funds
asset manager specializes in fixed income and real estate and generation funds to factor fund and we are happy to be
strategies and operates in 7 Offices worldwide with 170 able to offer our clients trailer fees on the fund range.
employees.
TCW Funds Distributors
We have implemented a new distribution agreement New Website
with TCW Funds Distributors. The company manag-
es one of the largest mutual fund complexes in the US We are delighted to officially announce the launch of our
and has 10 offices worldwide with more than 650 em- new website!
ployees. TCW offers fixed income, equities as well as al-
ternative strategies. We are pleased to offer our clients Mr. Jean-Luc Lanners, Managing Director says: “The goal for
trailer fees on the fund range of the TCW Funds SICAV. the new site is to present our services in a refreshingly modern
way to provide visitors with an intuitive user-friendly experience
Cliens Kapitalförvaltning that clearly states who we are and what we stand for”.
We engaged with the Swedish asset manager Cliens Kap-
italförvaltning and are now able to offer our clients trailer Among the new features, the site contains a blog to keep
fee for 6 share classes. The Asset manager specializes in you updated on all ongoing developments within ifsam,
small/micro cap, multi asset and bond strategies. and the opportunity to sign up for our quarterly published
Newsletter with useful insights that we believe are worth
Eastspring Investments sharing.
We are proud to offer our clients access to trailer fees
within the framework of a new distribution agreement We invite you to view the new website on www.ifsam.lu.
with Eastspring Investments (Luxembourg) S.A. Eastspring Feel free to send us any suggestions, feedback, questions
Investments is the Asian asset management business of or queries to sales@ifsam.lu. Thank you!
Prudential plc, one of the world’s largest financial services
firms. The asset manager provides investment solutions
across a broad range of asset classes including equities,
fixed income, global asset allocation, alternatives and ESG.
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Funds in the spotlight
At ifsam, we have been selecting funds for about 20 years. As a B2B fund platform, ifsam works closely with many of the
Over time, ifsam has developed and refined a selection market participants in the asset management industry. As such,
process that employs both quantitative and qualitative criteria ifsam frequently comes across novel ideas as well as some
to identify funds that have the potential to outperform the proven strategies with extensive track records. Below you will
market and deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. find a bit of both; all are worth having a second look at.
IE00BBT3JP45 – Legg Mason GF Plc - Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund USD A ACC
The Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund is an Legg Mason GF Plc – Brandywine Global Income
all-weather bond fund that can help investors navigate the Opmiser Fund USD A ACC
challenges of global bond markets throughout the entire eco- 2017 2018 2019 2020 2020
nomic cycle. The strategy aims to analyze the current market 140
environment to generate attractive returns while providing 129.29
130
downside protection. The fund is characterized by the 3Ds:
120
diversified, dynamic and defensive.
1. diversified: The dual approach combines macroeconomic 110
analysis with individual security assessment to provide a 100
holistic view of global investment opportunities 90
2. dynamic: the active rotation within the global fixed income
80
investment universe leads to a diversification of potential
70
sources of return
3. defensive: drawdown management follows a defensive ap- 60
Jan 2017 Apr 2018 Apr 2019 Apr 2020 Apr 2021
proach. Responsive and focused risk assessment provides Legg Mason GF Plc – Brandywine Global Income Opmiser Fund
efficient downside management
Brandywine is also committed to ESG principles through the
The performance figures displayed above relate to the past and past performance
Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund. We believe that should not be seen as an indication of future returns.
relevant and material ESG factors can have a meaningful im-
pact on investment performance.
IE00BF2FK071 – Metzler China A Share Equity Fund Sustainability EUR X ACC
China-Investment: Metzler offers local stockpicking exper- Metzler China A Share Equity Fund Sustainability
tise and ESG competence (according to Art. 8 of the Disclo- EUR X ACC
sure Regulation). 2018 2019 2020 2021
200 151.75
The Chinese stock market offers investors good prospects.
180
Three sectors in particular have high growth potential: the
highly innovative technology sector, consumer spending 160
and the healthcare sector. Chinese A-shares of more than 140
4,000 listed companies in mainland China also offer valuable
120
diversification advantages due to relatively low correlations
to the stock markets of the industrialized countries and the 100
emerging markets. The special structure of the Chinese mar-
80
ket needs an active portfolio management approach, our ESG
60
expertise adds additional benefits. Investors will find both Jan 2018 Jan 2019 Jan 2020 Apr 2021
within the Metzler mutual fund. Metzler China A Share Equity Fund Sustainability
To make the best use of the special features of the Chinese
The performance figures displayed above relate to the past and past performance
equity market, Metzler has engaged with its renowned lo- should not be seen as an indication of future returns.
cal cooperation partner China Asset Management Co., Ltd.
to manage this strategy. ChinaAMC is a signatory to the UN
PRI and was named “Best Fund Management Company for
Responsible Investment” in China in 2019.
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LU2254195311 – Eastspring Inv - China Bond Fund USD A ACC
The Eastspring Investments China Bond strategy allows in- Eastspring Inv – China Bond Fund USD A ACC
vestors to participate in the growing opportunities of China’s 2020 2021 2020
yuan-denominated bond market. The onshore bond market 105
has grown to be the second largest in the world, offering
104
plenty of investment options for global investors. Its com- 103.08
pelling yield pick-up and low correlation to the developed 103
markets provide the potential for investors to enhance their
102
portfolios’ risk-adjusted profile.
101
The strategy seeks to capture these opportunities by invest- 100
ing across a broad spectrum of yuan-denominated bonds
99
issued by, not only government and quasi-government enti-
ties, but also corporate issuers. A benchmark unconstrained 98
Nov 2020 Jan 2021 Feb 2021 Mar 2021 Apr 2021
approach is adopted as the Fund seeks to nimbly value add Eastspring Inv – China Bond Fund
through the management of duration and yield curve po-
sitioning, while active allocate and select its exposures to
The performance figures displayed above relate to the past and past performance
non-benchmark corporate bonds. At the same time, an over- should not be seen as an indication of future returns.
all high credit quality of the portfolio is maintained to mitigate
downside risks.
LU1876476224 – GS Funds SICAV - Emerging Markets Equity ESG Portfolio USD I ACC
Given the increasing challenges of climate change and unsus- GS Funds SICAV – Emerging Markets Equity
tainable environmental practices, companies must help solve ESG Porolio USD I ACC
current problems in order to achieve greater environmental 2018 2019 2020 2020
2021
sustainability in the long term. We believe that incorporating 180 159.30
ESG factors can help to manage such risks and uncover new
opportunities. 160
140
The GS Emerging Markets Equity ESG Portfolio aims to deliver
strong and sustainable alpha returns by identifying opportu- 120
nities through a rigorous and bottom-up stock selection pro-
100
cess. It is a differentiated portfolio designed to take advantage
of opportunities in emerging markets. Mid and small caps as 80
well as off-benchmark companies are also included to achieve
60
substantial alpha. The portfolio focuses on investing in solid Sep 2018 Apr 2019 Sep 2019 Apr 2020 Sep 2020 Apr 2021
companies with a significant focus on attractive valuations. In GS Funds SICAV – Emerging Markets Equity ESG Porolio
order to achieve this goal, we strive to continuously analyse
these companies in order to make an informed investment The performance figures displayed above relate to the past and past performance
decision. should not be seen as an indication of future returns.
ifsam | B2B fund platform | Newsletter 1st edition Q1/2021 | Page 7/8
LU1807299091 – Thematica SICAV - Future Mobility USD I1 ACC
Thematica – Future Mobility fund offers exposure to pure Themaca SICAV – Future Mobility USD I1 ACC
play companies that are focused or could benefit from the 2019 2020 2021
2020
transition to clean and sustainable transportation and en- 360
268.12
ergy storage solutions. Within the energy transition, the
320
fund focuses on companies that will benefit from the elec-
280
trification. Areas include but are not limited to the following
categories: Critical Battery Materials, Battery and Fuel Cell 240
Technology, E-Mobility, Energy Storage Solutions, Smart 220
Grid, Electricity Generation and Efficiency and Renewable 180
Energy, Charging Infrastructure, Hydrogen Production and
140
Fuelling Technology.
100
The fund is actively managed and puts its focus on smaller 60
Feb 2019 Oct 2019 Apr 2020 Oct 2020 Apr 2021
innovative companies. The concentrated portfolio consists Themaca SICAV – Future Mobility
of 25-50 stocks, selected fundamentally out of a universe of
around 200 stocks without being limited to specific regions
This is a marketing communication. The binding baseline for the purchase of the
or industries. In 2021 the fund received the Golden Bull as fund are the key investor information (KIID), the currently valid sales prospectus
fund innovation of the year from the German publishing or the articles of association, the most recently published and audited annual
report and the most recently published unaudited semi-annual report, which
house finanzenverlag (https://www.goldener-bulle.de/). are available in English free of charge from IPConcept (Luxembourg ) SA, 4, rue
Thomas Edison L-1445, Strassen, Luxembourg, (see also www.ipconcept.com).
The tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each individual
investor and may be subject to changes in the future. Please refer to the current
sales prospectus for information on opportunities and risks. No assurance can
be given that the investment objectives will be achieved. This announcement is
addressed exclusively to interested parties in those countries in which the afore-
mentioned fund is authorized for public distribution. The fund was launched un-
der Luxembourg law and is approved for distribution in Luxembourg, Germany
and Switzerland. The fund may not be publicly offered for sale in the United
States of America (“USA”) or for the benefit of US persons. Past performance,
simulations or forecasts are not reliable indicators for future performance. Due
to the composition of its portfolio or the portfolio management techniques used,
the fund has increased volatility, i.e. the unit price can be subject to significant
fluctuations upwards and downwards, even within short periods of time. In ad-
dition, the return on foreign currencies can rise or fall as a result of currency
fluctuations.
We hope you enjoyed reading this edition and remain at your
disposal for any questions you may have.
Kind regards,
Your ifsam Team
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Mr. Rodja S. Reisky CIIA/CEFA Mr. Michael König
Senior Officer Senior Officer
Head of Business Development & Sales Head of Fund Partner Network
Telephone: +352 27 07 31-626 Telephone: +352 27 07 31-612
rodja.reisky@ifsam.lu michael.koenig@ifsam.lu
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