James Hay adds Allianz and Martin Currie funds

James Hay has added two key funds from top investment managers to its Wrap & SIPP fund platforms.

The total number of funds now available on James Hay Wrap totals 1,309 funds from 56 different providers and the number of funds on its Collect SIPP Platform is 1,012 from 45 different providers. The two funds are: -

Martin Currie North American Alpha Fund
Allianz RCM Eco Trends (New Launch)

The Allianz Eco trends fund benefits from trends in eco-energy, pollution control and clean water, and reflects the growing investor demand for funds that tackle environmental concerns.

The Martin Currie North American Alpha fund is managed by rising star Tom Walker, who has built a successful track record managing the Martin Currie North American fund. The Alpha fund is a “focus” style fund, with a concentrated portfolio of 25 holdings.

Shaun Sandiford, Key Account Director, James Hay, said: “In a potentially tough year for investors of all types we want our supporters have the greatest potential to fully satisfy their clients needs. James Hay is committed to giving IFAs a truly whole of market proposition.”

Investors using James Hay Wrap can now choose retail and institutional funds, OEICS (Open Ended Investment Companies) and Unit Trusts at competitive and preferential terms. Together, the James Hay SIPP and Wrap businesses have over £13 billion under administration.

James Hay Wrap offers free fund switches and automatically returns rebates to client accounts. Unlike many competitors, James Hay has a philosophy that supports “any fund, in any tax wrapper at any time” and has no preferred fund houses or Investment styles. Advisers can buy any fund they and their clients choose.