Matthews has announced it has categorized its remaining six UCITS funds to Article 8 under the EU SFDR.

This conversion means that all its UCITS Funds are now labelled as sustainable.

The six UCITS funds that have been categorised as Article 8 under SFDR regulations are:

• Matthews India Fund
• Matthews Asia Small Companies Fund
• Matthews China Small Companies Fund
• Matthews Asia Dividend Fund
• Matthews China Dividend Fund
• Matthews Asia Innovative Growth Fund

Cooper Abbott, CEO said, “The evolution of our sustainable fund range underscores our commitment to deliver investment results while providing responsible, innovative and forward-thinking investment solutions to our clients. By incorporating material, non-financial business factors such as sustainability, Matthews continues our history of being responsible stewards of investor capital and responds to a growing demand for responsible investment options for Emerging Markets, Asia and China.”

Kathlyn Collins, VP, Head of Responsible Investment and Stewardship, said, “Companies that prioritize sustainability may be more resilient, adaptable and better equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. By factoring in sustainability considerations, investors may contribute to building a more sustainable and equitable future while potentially safeguarding their portfolios against emerging risks associated with climate change, social issues and governance challenges. In addition, our investment universe spans many geographies at different stages of development, where sustainability issues are complex and evolving concepts. We believe our proprietary ESG research and active approach is key to identifying profitable and sustainable business models in these markets.”

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