Dublin-based asset management company, Mediolanum International Funds Ltd (MIFL), has launched two new global equity sub-funds under its Best Brands umbrella – World Innovative Leaders and Global Small Cap.
The company writes that both funds follow MIFL’s multi-manager approach, combining the expertise of leading external managers with internal investment capabilities and specialist boutique funds to capture long-term growth opportunities as global equity markets evolve.
The launch of these funds comes at a time when global equity markets are being reshaped by economic uncertainty, geopolitical realignment, and evolving supply chains. In this environment, companies that can innovate – whether by improving processes, adopting new technologies, or adapting business models – are increasingly seen as long-term growth leaders.
At the same time, smaller companies with strong local foundations and entrepreneurial cultures are demonstrating their ability to respond quickly to change and unlock new sources of value. These dynamics underpin the investment approach behind both funds.
Mediolanum Best Brands World Innovative Leaders Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of global equities, including exposure to emerging markets. The fund targets companies across a broad range of sectors and sizes that are harnessing innovation to drive sustainable, long-term growth. This includes businesses improving productivity through technology, optimising supply chains and operations, and enhancing working conditions.
The fund qualifies as an Article 8 product under the EU SFDR and is initially managed by Lazard, which has global assets of over USD225 billion and more than 400 dedicated investment professionals. Additional managers will be added over time, the firm says.
Mediolanum Best Brands Global Small Cap Equity Fund is designed to capture the growth potential of smaller companies across developed markets worldwide. It focuses on businesses that are agile, entrepreneur-led and often more locally oriented – qualities that can offer resilience and opportunity in a shifting global economic environment. The fund is managed by a selection of specialist boutiques with strong track records in small-cap investing, including US-based managers and others across global developed markets.
Luca Matassino, Chief Business Officer, at MIFL, says: “One of our abiding principles at MIFL is to continue to uncover the best long-term investment opportunities for our clients. Long-term structural trends are changing how companies generate and grow margins and profits, particularly in the context of great uncertainty and lower economic growth.
“We are proud to further enhance our offering and make it richer and more diversified, thanks to two opportunities to participate in the growth of the most productive and well-positioned companies to meet our clients’ investment needs.”
