Standard Chartered expands VCC offerings with new multi-sector credit fund launched in partnership with PIMCO

Standard Chartered expands VCC offerings with new multi-sector credit fund launched in partnership with PIMCO

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched Signature Select Global Income Plus, a new multi-sector credit fund under its VCC structure in collaboration with PIMCO as sub-investment manager. The fund spans high-yield bonds, emerging market debt, and bank loans, aiming to generate diversified returns with reduced volatility and a monthly income distribution feature for income-seeking investors. Initially rolled out to high-net-worth clients across Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, and Bahrain, the Bank plans to extend availability to other markets. With this launch, Standard Chartered now offers four exclusive VCC sub-funds covering equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives, showcasing its commitment to delivering tailored investment opportunities for global clients.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 18-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard Chartered has unveiled a new multi-sector credit fund, Signature Select Global Income Plus, developed under its variable capital company (VCC) framework in partnership with global fund manager PIMCO, who will serve as sub-investment manager. This fund is structured to provide investors with exposure to PIMCO’s most compelling credit strategies, spanning high-yield bonds, emerging market debt, and bank loans, while seeking to balance attractive returns with reduced volatility and enhanced downside protection.

Designed for income-focused investors, Signature Select Global Income Plus features an appealing monthly distribution component, making it suitable for clients looking to combine consistent income with long-term capital growth opportunities. At launch, the fund is available to Accredited and Professional Investors within Standard Chartered’s Private, Priority Private, and Priority client segments across Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Bahrain. The Bank has announced plans to expand access to additional markets in the months ahead.

Sumeet Bhambri, Global Head of Advisory and Managed Investments, Wealth Solutions at Standard Chartered, emphasized the significance of the launch: “As an international wealth manager, we are committed to offering clients a wide range of innovative solutions to help grow and safeguard their wealth. Since establishing our VCC structure just over a year ago, we have been able to introduce tailored investment opportunities exclusive to our clients. With this partnership with PIMCO, our clients now have access to a full suite of four VCC sub-funds covering equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives, each designed with their investment goals in mind.”

Standard Chartered established its VCC in June 2024 to align top-tier fund managers with its global network of asset class specialists, creating differentiated strategies not easily accessible elsewhere. The introduction of Signature Select Global Income Plus reinforces the Bank’s objective of delivering bespoke wealth solutions across key markets worldwide.

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SOURCE: Standard Chartered