Man Investments Canada Launches Principal Protected MGS Access Notes |
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Author: Man Group PLC
Company’s first Canadian Note product offers high level of transparency into hedge fund managers.
Toronto, Ontario – Man Investments Canada Corp., a leading provider of hedge fund investments, announced the launch of the Man MGS Access (
“One concern many investors have had regarding hedge fund products is a lack of transparency. We are extremely proud to be providing a solution to this problem by bringing a product to market that discloses all underlying managers in the portfolio,” said Toreigh Stuart, Chief Executive of Man Investments Canada Corp. “The quality of the managers in the Access portfolio and the high level of transparency that we have into their daily operations via managed accounts gives us the confidence to offer such a concentrated and dynamic portfolio.”
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Additionally, Man Investments Limited, the Investment Advisor of the Access Portfolio, will seek to provide investment exposure to the MGS Access portfolio of up to 150% of the prevailing net asset value of the Notes. This portfolio allocates to a selection of quality hedge fund managers that score highly on MGS’ internal rating system and all have one thing in common: a focus on capturing alpha.
The Access Portfolio is comprised of hedge funds managers that use complementary investment styles. MGS has negotiated favourable terms with these managers, several of which are closed to new investors. These terms include increased levels of reporting; the flexibility to adjust the amount of money invested with the manager; and bespoke managed accounts.
Through managed accounts, MGS maintains control over client funds and receives comprehensive trading data for all its investments. This high level of transparency, supported by regular contact through a dedicated relationship management team and a strong due diligence process, allows MGS to actively manage the concentrated portfolio.
“We are very pleased that the launch of these Notes marks our first product offering in the Canadian market,” said Stuart. “This is a highly attractive offering for investors seeking strong capital growth over the medium to long-term and diversification, with the security of principal protection.”
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About Man Investments
Man Investments Canada Corp. is a subsidiary of Man Investments, the Asset Management division of Man Group plc, a global leader in the fast-growing alternative investments industry. It provides innovative products and tailor-made solutions to private and institutional investors. Through its core investment managers – AHL, Glenwood, Man Global Strategies and RMF – Man Investments has succeeded in developing leadership in hedge funds and has interests in other asset classes. Established in 1983, Man Investments has launched over 450 products, many of them with leading financial institutions. It manages USD 60 billion and employs more than 1,300 people worldwide. Man Investments has key centres in
About Man Group plc
Man Group plc is a leading global provider of alternative investment products and solutions as well as one of the world's largest futures brokers. The group employs over 4,000 people in 16 countries, with key centres in
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