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These funds invest in underlying funds which are managed by abrdn. They’ve told us they’re changing the name and objective of these funds. As a result, we’ll also make the same changes to our funds as you can see further down the page.
When will this happen?
These changes will take effect from 12 May 2023. The fund factsheets and fund descriptions will be updated soon to reflect these changes. More information on these funds including the factsheets can be found by using the Standard Life Fund Filter. Search by using the fund code or fund name.
What does this mean for my clients?
If they’re invested in these funds, we will write to them soon about changes. They don’t need to do anything as a result of these changes.
If you need more information, please get in contact with your Standard Life Account Manager.
SL abrdn Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Pension Fund
| Current fund name | New fund name |
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SL abrdn Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Pension Fund |
SL abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Pension Fund |
| Current fund objective | New fund objective |
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To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in emerging market equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, plus 3% per annum over rolling three year periods (before charges). The Performance Target is the level of performance that the management team hopes to achieve for the fund. There is however no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target. The ACD believes this is an appropriate target/comparator for the fund based on the investment policy of the fund and the constituents of the index/sector. |
To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in emerging markets equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the MCI Emerging Markets Index, plus 3% per annum over rolling three year periods (before charges). The Performance Target is the level of performance that the management team hopes to achieve for the fund. There is however no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target. The ACD believes this is an appropriate target for the fund based on the investment policy of the fund and the constituents of the index. |
SL abrdn Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Life Fund
| Current fund name | New fund name |
|---|---|
| SL abrdn Emerging Markets Opportunities Equity Life Fund | SL abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Life Fund |
| Current fund objective | New fund objective |
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To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in emerging market equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, plus 3% per annum over rolling three year periods (before charges). The Performance Target is the level of performance that the management team hopes to achieve for the fund. There is however no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target. Performance Comparator: IA Global emerging markets Equity Sector Average. The ACD believes this is an appropriate target/comparator for the fund based on the investment policy of the fund and the constituents of the index/sector. |
To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in emerging markets equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, plus 3% per annum over rolling three year periods (before charges). The Performance Target is the level of performance that the management team hopes to achieve for the fund. There is however no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target. The ACD believes this is an appropriate target for the fund based on the investment policy of the fund and the constituents of the index. |
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