Assets under management on Schroders’ alternative UCITS platform, Schroder GAIA, have reached USD1.03bn, just 18 months since the platform was launched. This highlights investor appetite for a regulated and transparently operated UCITS compliant hedge fund platform that is managed by an investment house and provides access to a range of high quality hedge fund managers and investment strategies.
There are now five funds on the platform, three managed by external hedge fund managers and two managed internally. Schroder GAIA CQS Credit was most recently added to the platform offering investment opportunities in the credit long short space.
Eric Bertrand, Director of Schroder GAIA, says: “This is a tremendous milestone for Schroder GAIA only a year and a half since launching the platform. It is testament to the strength and weight of Schroders’ global distribution network as well as the credibility of the high quality internal and external fund managers that sit on Schroder GAIA.”
Gavin Ralston, Global Head of Product at Schroders, adds: “A UCITS platform provided by an investment manager, where active management and rigorous oversight are central to the offering, has been well received by investors and the success of Schroder GAIA indicates this. It also recognises Schroders NewFinance Capital, which is constantly looking for suitable partners and only selects top quality hedge fund managers to join the platform.”
