26 January 2026
GAM Sustainable Emerging Equity Surpasses USD 200 Million in Assets Under Management
The GAM Sustainable Emerging Equity (ISIN IE00B5BQSK71) exceeded USD 200 million in assets under management for the first time in January 2026. The growth achieved over the last 12 months reflects the increase in investor demand for active and sustainable emerging markets equity investing that we are seeing at GAM.
The fund has also been shortlisted for ESG Investing's 'Best ESG Investment Fund: Emerging Markets' award, with the awards ceremony scheduled for March 2026*. This recognition reflects the fund's rigorous ESG integration approach and growing market presence.
Since mid-2024, the fund has been managed by Ygal Sebban. The investment team has recently been expanded to support the fund's development.
'We would like to thank all our investors for their trust, which has made the growth of our strategy possible. We believe the ongoing interest confirms the need for active emerging markets investment approaches that consider sustainability alongside financial objectives,' says Mirko Ranno, Head of Germany & Austria Distribution at GAM. 'The GAM Sustainable Emerging Equity addresses this need and continues to develop its position in sustainable investments across the emerging and frontier markets.'
The fund follows a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, focusing on companies across the entire emerging and frontier markets. The investment team evaluates companies based on considerations such as structural growth characteristics alongside strict ESG criteria.
Key features of the strategy include:
- Holistic top-down and bottom-up approach
- Coverage of the entire emerging and frontier markets
- High active share and concentrated portfolio
- Sustainability as an integral part of the disciplined investment process based on binding ESG integration criteria and defined exclusion rules
For further information please contact:
| Colin Bennett | GAM Media Relations T +44 (0) 20 73 938 544 colin.bennett@gam.com |
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About GAM Investments
GAM is an independent investment manager that is listed in Switzerland. It is an active, independent global asset manager that delivers distinctive and differentiated investment solutions for its clients across its Investment and Wealth Management Businesses. Its purpose is to protect and enhance its clients’ financial future. It attracts and empowers the brightest minds to provide investment leadership, innovation and a positive impact on society and the environment.
Total assets under management were CHF 12.7 billion as of 30 June 2025. GAM has global distribution with offices in 15 countries and is geographically diverse with clients in almost every continent. Headquartered in Zurich, GAM Investments was founded in 1983 and its registered office is at Hardstrasse 201 Zurich, 8005 Switzerland. For more information about GAM Investments, please visit www.gam.com.
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