StanChart Taps BlackRock for Asia Pacific Multi-Asset Fund
Standard Chartered has partnered with BlackRock to launch a new multi-asset fund aimed at helping its wealth management clients invest across Asia Pacific markets. The Signature Select APAC Allocation Plus fund is the eighth sub-fund under Standard Chartered’s Variable Capital Company platform and marks the bank’s third fund launch in 2026. This strategy will dynamically allocate investments across equities, fixed income, and liquid alternatives, leveraging BlackRock’s expertise to support long-term capital growth and income. The fund will be available to accredited and professional investors in key markets including Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE, with plans for further expansion.
This collaboration between Standard Chartered and BlackRock is a significant development in Asia’s wealth management sector, highlighting a growing demand for sophisticated investment solutions tailored to the region. By combining Standard Chartered’s extensive client network and open architecture platform with BlackRock’s global multi-asset capabilities, the partnership aims to provide institutional-quality investment opportunities to high-net-worth individuals. This move underscores a broader trend of financial institutions enhancing their offerings to capture the burgeoning wealth in Asia Pacific, driven by economic growth and increasing investor sophistication.
The launch of the Signature Select APAC Allocation Plus fund also signals the increasing importance of Variable Capital Company (VCC) platforms in facilitating flexible and efficient fund structures within the region. Standard Chartered’s continued expansion of its VCC platform, which was established in June 2024, demonstrates a strategic focus on delivering differentiated and hard-to-access strategies. This initiative not only strengthens the bank’s position in the competitive wealth management landscape but also reflects a commitment to helping clients navigate complex market environments and build resilient portfolios amidst evolving global economic conditions.
