Standard Chartered Expands VCC Offering With BlackRock-Managed Asia Pacific Multi-Asset Fund

Standard Chartered has added a new investment strategy to its Variable Capital Company (VCC) platform through a new partnership with BlackRock, which will act as the fund's sub-manager. The new Signature Select APAC Allocation Plus fund is designed to offer eligible investors diversified exposure to Asia Pacific markets through a single multi-asset portfolio.

The strategy invests across equities, fixed income, and liquid alternatives, aiming to achieve long-term capital appreciation and income generation. BlackRock's Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions team will manage the portfolio allocation across various asset classes in the region.

Initially, the fund will be available to Accredited and Professional Investors within Standard Chartered's Priority, Priority Private, and Private Banking segments in Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Jersey, Malaysia, Kenya, and Nigeria. The bank anticipates extending availability to additional markets over time.

This launch marks the eighth sub-fund introduced via Standard Chartered's VCC platform and the bank's third fund launch in 2026. The initiative deepens the bank's collaboration with BlackRock and expands the range of curated investment strategies available on its wealth platform.