Equity Trustees launches second Global Equity UCITS fund for Ecofin Advisors
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Ecofin Advisors Limited, a leading UK based sustainable investment firm has launched a second Global Equity fund in Ireland, the Ecofin Global Renewables Infrastructure UCITS Fund.
Equity Trustees are the appointed UCITS Management Company to the Gateway UCITS Funds plc supporting the launch of Ecofin’s second sub-fund on the platform.
The new Ecofin Global Renewables Infrastructure UCITS Fund is managed by Michael Sznajer and applies the investment approach used by Ecofin across their fund range in both the US and Europe. The firm is committed to sustainable investment aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and offers investment options with strong risk-adjusted returns while avoiding risks posed by companies and assets that are exposed to environmental and social factors.
“We’re proud to support Ecofin as they expand their UCITS fund range on the Gateway UCITS platform and look forward to partnering with them as they develop this exciting new offering,” said Kevin Lavery, CEO, Equity Trustees Fund Services (Ireland).
Commenting on the new launch, Brent Newcomb, President of Ecofin said: “We are delighted to launch a second UCITS on the Gateway UCITS platform and to continue developing our relationship with Equity Trustees. Their team has led this project from the front, allowing us to focus on portfolio management and our clients.”
This latest launch again demonstrates Equity Trustees’ capability to support existing and new clients as it continues to grow its presence in Europe through the UCITS and AIFMD offering.
“At the core of our model is the belief that by providing a comprehensive Management Company service that goes beyond the pure regulatory requirements, we can allow our clients to focus on their core skillsets,” said Mr Lavery.
Equity Trustees is a leading provider of Trustee and Fund Governance (Responsible Entity) services with funds under administration and management of more than AUD100b, acting as fiduciary for around 300 funds and more than 100 Investment Managers in Australia and Europe.
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Equity Trustees are the appointed UCITS Management Company to the Gateway UCITS Funds plc supporting the launch of Ecofin’s second sub-fund on the platform.
The new Ecofin Global Renewables Infrastructure UCITS Fund is managed by Michael Sznajer and applies the investment approach used by Ecofin across their fund range in both the US and Europe. The firm is committed to sustainable investment aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and offers investment options with strong risk-adjusted returns while avoiding risks posed by companies and assets that are exposed to environmental and social factors.
“We’re proud to support Ecofin as they expand their UCITS fund range on the Gateway UCITS platform and look forward to partnering with them as they develop this exciting new offering,” said Kevin Lavery, CEO, Equity Trustees Fund Services (Ireland).
Commenting on the new launch, Brent Newcomb, President of Ecofin said: “We are delighted to launch a second UCITS on the Gateway UCITS platform and to continue developing our relationship with Equity Trustees. Their team has led this project from the front, allowing us to focus on portfolio management and our clients.”
This latest launch again demonstrates Equity Trustees’ capability to support existing and new clients as it continues to grow its presence in Europe through the UCITS and AIFMD offering.
“At the core of our model is the belief that by providing a comprehensive Management Company service that goes beyond the pure regulatory requirements, we can allow our clients to focus on their core skillsets,” said Mr Lavery.
Equity Trustees is a leading provider of Trustee and Fund Governance (Responsible Entity) services with funds under administration and management of more than AUD100b, acting as fiduciary for around 300 funds and more than 100 Investment Managers in Australia and Europe.
More about Equity Trustees in UK and Ireland can be found here, and information about the overall company can be found here.
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Equity Trustees is the brand name of EQT Holdings Limited (ABN 22 607 797 615) and its subsidiary companies, publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EQT) with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, London and Dublin. Equity Trustees (UK & Europe) Ltd (Company number 10145592) is a subsidiary of EQT Holdings Limited.
Equity Trustees was established in 1888 for the purpose of providing independent and impartial Trustee and Executor services to help families throughout Australia protect their wealth. As Australia’s leading specialist trustee company, we offer a diverse range of services to individuals, families and corporate clients including asset management, estate planning, philanthropic services, superannuation trusteeship and Responsible Entity (RE) services for external Fund Managers.
Last updated: 2 April 2025