Manulife Global Fund – Asia Total Return invests in corporate and government bonds in Asia with a diversified portfolio of over 120 securities and has been a consistent performer.

The fund's investment style is fundamentally driven and supported by extensive proprietary fixed income research resources within the Manulife group. Thoughtful coordination of investment process with local FI team feeding investment recommendations to pan Asian bond team centrally to ensure consistency and structure.

Fund has strong credit and liquidity risk management and has also integrated ESG into its risk management. Each company on the active list is scored and ranked for ESG regarding a dedicated ESG team's financial materiality. The Manager has shown a track record of upgrading ESG practices, stewardship, and sustainable investment focus. Last year, the company launched its first ESG- fixed income strategy.

This fund has been reviewed by five industry veterans of the Benchmark judging committee.