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  • Manulife Investments launches Shariah Dynamic Leaders Fund

    Manulife Investments announced today the launch of the Manulife Shariah Dynamic Leaders Fund (“the Fund”), the firm’s first Shariah-compliant global equity fund in Malaysia. The Fund focuses on investing in the world’s industry-leading companies that can generate consistent quality growth, aiming to help investors capture potential equity market upside and strong risk-adjusted returns.

    Through an actively managed strategy, the Manulife Shariah Dynamic Leaders Fund seeks current and future industry leaders in their respective sectors amid a dynamic business and economic environment. It targets companies with strong brand recognition, attractive growth profiles, and the ability to deliver consistent margins and profitability – traits that support long-term capital appreciation with appropriate levels of risk. This active approach is essential in selecting the 40 to 60 large cap companies for the portfolio, while aligning with Shariah Principles of investing. The Fund also combines top-down macro views, bottom-up insights, and in-depth risk and factor positioning to manage market weakness.

    Jason Chong, CEO, Manulife Investments, Malaysia, said: “At Manulife Investments, we are committed to bringing the most appropriate solutions that can help investors in Malaysia achieve their long-term financial goals, while also addressing their investment preference. As markets continue to evolve, building a portfolio that seeks to participate in market upside while managing downside risk has become increasingly important. This fund is designed to identify resilient companies with strong fundamentals and sustainable growth drivers, guided by the disciplined approach of our experienced investment team.”

    “The Fund’s unconstrained approach aims to maximize returns across varying market cycles by dynamically allocating into secular, cyclical, and stable growth companies. The selection of companies will also be determined by the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the portfolio in turning risk into reward. As such, we believe the fund could potentially deliver consistent and better investment outcomes for investors in Malaysia,” he also added.

    The Manulife Shariah Dynamic Leaders Fund strives to achieve greater capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in a concentrated portfolio of equity and equity related securities of large capitalisation companies (i.e. companies with a minimum market capitalisation of US$10 billion) listed globally (including in emerging markets from time to time), including, but not limited to, common stocks and depositary receipts.

  • Asia Vision Capital’s new Shariah fund connects investors to Johor’s investment opportunity

    Asia Vision Capital’s new Shariah fund connects investors to Johor’s investment opportunity

    Asia Vision Capital Sdn. Bhd. (AVC), a licensed Venture Capital Company registered and regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has launched QJBCCI PLT, a Shariah-compliant Real Estate Fund offering accredited investors structured access to Quayside JBCC. It is an iconic mixed-use development located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cross-border corridors.

    QJBCCI PLT complements AVC’s conventional real estate fund, QJBCCA PLT, which was launched in January 2025. Both funds operate under a regulated framework where the funds are lodged with SC, with TMF Group as the trustee and Tawafuq Consultancy serving as the Shariah adviser for the Islamic tranche.
    These funds provide accredited investors with the opportunity to participate in the development of Quayside JBCC through Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares, standing benefits from quarterly dividend distributions and redemption options after a five-year lock-in period. Backed by institutional-grade governance and oversight, the fund is designed for investors seeking exposure to real estate income streams across hospitality, serviced residences, parking, retail, rooftop restaurants and the development’s prominent LED advertising display.

    “JS-SEZ and Rapid Transit System represent one of the region’s most exciting growth opportunities, powered by cross-border connectivity and rising demand for integrated urban destinations. Through our funds, we are pleased to offer accredited investors a structured and professionally managed pathway to participate in this option. This initiative reflects our commitment to unlocking long-term value through disciplined investment, Shariah governance and institutional-grade oversight,” said Ian Khor, Chief Investment Officer of Asia Vision Capital Sdn. Bhd.

    AVC targets to raise up to RM 300 million as the initial commitment goal for this development project. To enhance investor experience, AVC plans to launch a dedicated mobile platform by late 2025, offering fund performance updates of its portfolios through web and mobile-optimised dashboards.

    As part of its long-term strategy, AVC is also exploring the potential conversion of this mixed-used hospitality development into a publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) by 2032, broadening liquidity options and expanding investor access through public markets.