Standard Life scores BT Wrap inclusion
Standard Life Investments has had one of its key products added to the BT Wrap platform.
The company announced this week that it had succeeded in having its Global Absolute Returns Strategies Australian Trust added to BT Wrap.
Commenting on the move, Standard Life Investments investment director, Matthew Newham said he was thrilled the product had been recognised as a leading absolute return investment choice for retail investors.
Established in 2006 in the UK, GARS is a multi-asset strategy which aims to provide positive returns irrespective of market conditions with reduced volatility compared to equities.
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