What's New In Investments, Funds? – SEI, Maybank, Octopus

Editorial Staff

1 February 2022

SEI, Maybank
SEI®, the US-listed investment and technology solutions firm, has formed a strategic partnership with Malaysia-based Maybank Group to deliver its clients SEI’s investment expertise and asset allocation strategy.

The partnership introduces SEI’s manager selection platform and asset management capabilities, including proprietary manager research and due diligence, risk management, and investment research to Maybank clients, has launched a venture capital trust that adopts a “sustainable” investment strategy, fitting in with the continued ESG trend.

The UK-based firm has rolled out the Octopus Future Generations VCT, which will be managed by Simon King, a partner in Octopus Ventures. It is open for investment through a new share offer of an initial £20 million ($26.9 million).

“We are living through a period of unprecedented change, in which whole industries are transforming, almost overnight, creating value for investors at a rate never seen before. At the same time, society is struggling to deal with rising levels of inequality, the massive impact of climate change and creaking healthcare systems,” Simon Rogerson, Octopus Group chief executive, said.

The VCT expands Octopus’ existing sustainability offering, following the launch of the UK Future Generations Fund, which invests in listed companies focused on the same three sustainable investment themes, in September 2021.