Nomura Introduces Its First Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund

​Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian fund management unit of Nomura Holdings, Inc., has launched its first Nomura Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund to improve local investor access and cater to the growing demand for impact investing.

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The fund is available in Malaysia from today for a minimum initial investment of RM1,000 and USD 1,000. Nomura Asset Management U.K. Limited has been appointed as the investment adviser to the fund, and will provide investment research and stock recommendations in accordance with the investment objectives and within the investment restrictions and limits of the fund.

"Our goal is to offer our clients more opportunities and ways to invest according to their principles, achieve their investment goals as well as to generate positive impact. We believe we can do so by providing long-term value with quality solutions that combine ESG and Shariah principles,"says Leslie Yap, Managing Director and Country Head of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia.

Nomura Asset Management Malaysia is partnering with Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Berhad, the family takaful arm of Sun Life Malaysia, to provide its clients with greater options to include ESG factors in their investment decisions.

Following the launch of the inaugural Nomura Global Sustainable Equity Fund in July 2021, Nomura Asset Management Malaysia has been able to offer local investors responsible investing options delivering sustainable impact.