Architas secures exclusive deal with INSYNERGY funds

Architas Multi-Manager ("Architas"), the new investment company backed by AXA UK, has agreed an exclusive distribution partnership for the first two funds launched by INSYNERGY Investment Management ("INSYNERGY"), the INSYNERGY Odey Fund and INSYNERGY UK Shariah Growth Fund.

The INSYNERGY funds, run by Crispin Odey from Odey Asset Management, and Ian Lancaster from Gulf Finance House, will be available for the first time to UK retail investors through the AXA adviser propositions.

News of the agreement completes a significant first month for INSYNERGY, having announced Dragons' Den entrepreneur James Caan as its Chairman.

Commenting on the new funds, Mike Kellard, CEO, Architas Multi-Manager and AXA Winterthur Wealth Management, said: "I am particularly pleased to have secured the exclusive agreement to distribute the INSYNERGY funds managed by two of the most talented and experienced fund managers in the industry - Crispin Odey and Ian Lancaster.

"The INSYNERGY managers both have a long established and successful track record in the institutional market and I believe the link with Architas will give INSYNERGY significant access to the important retail adviser space."

Founder and CEO of INSYNERGY Spike Hughes, said: "Despite being distinct, the INSYNERGY Odey Fund and INSYNERGY UK Shariah Growth Fund match perfectly the INSYNERGY DNA and investment philosophy, as INSYNERGY seeks to build a reputation for identifying and distributing specialist and unconstrained fund managers. Through Architas, the INSYNERGY funds will be available exclusively to advisers via the AXA Winterthur Wealth Management, Corporate Benefits, and Elevate businesses."