Swiss Life Funds (LUX) Bond ESG Emerging Markets Sovereigns (CHF) hedged G - Cap/  LU2349915582  /

The sub-fund aims to maintain capital and generate a consistent return. In addition, an extra-financial objective is associated, which results in the integration of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance criteria ("ESG Criteria"). The sub-fund qualifies as an Article 8 Product under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The sub-fund invests in and/or is exposed to a diversified portfolio of fixed and variable interest and debt securities, which enjoy good credit and solvency ratings (official rating from agencies or its own ratings). These investments primarily earn regular interest income. The securities are issued by emerging markets sovereign and sovereign related borrowers. The Investments will primarily be made in US Dollars but may also be in local currencies. Though these currencies will be hedged against the fund currency. At least two-thirds of fund assets are invested in line with these provisions. The sub-fund may not invest in equities. Investments in other funds are limited to 10% of assets. Investments in convertible securities are limited to 25% of assets.The sub-fund applies both best in class as well as negative screening to exclude specific issuers based on ESG Criteria. To achieve its aim, the sub-fund may use financial instruments whose prices depend on the performance of other financial instruments (derivatives). The sub-fund can lend securities to third parties to achieve efficient management of assets, using various lending techniques. The sub-fund is actively managed and uses the JP Morgan ESG EMBI Index (excl. Ratings below B-) as a reference index. The sub-fund does not seek to track its reference index and the investment holdings may deviate from those of the index. Indeed the portfolio manager has discretion over the composition of its portfolio, subject to the stated investment objectives, policy and restrictions. The portfolio manager may use its discretion to invest in companies or sectors not included in the reference index in order to take advantage of specific investment opportunities.

The sub-fund aims to maintain capital and generate a consistent return. In addition, an extra-financial objective is associated, which results in the integration of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance criteria ("ESG Criteria"). The sub-fund qualifies as an Article 8 Product under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The sub-fund invests in and/or is exposed to a diversified portfolio of fixed and variable interest and debt securities, which enjoy good credit and solvency ratings (official rating from agencies or its own ratings). These investments primarily earn regular interest income. The securities are issued by emerging markets sovereign and sovereign related borrowers. The Investments will primarily be made in US Dollars but may also be in local currencies. Though these currencies will be hedged against the fund currency. At least two-thirds of fund assets are invested in line with these provisions.