75. September 2019
For investment professionals only
Maria Municchi, Fund Manager
Building a sustainable multi-asset solution for clients
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M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Main risks associated with this fund
The value and income from the fund's assets will go down as well as up. This will cause the value of your investment to fall as well as rise. There is no guarantee that the
fund will achieve its objective and you may get back less than you originally invested.
The fund is exposed to different currencies. Derivatives are used to minimise, but may not always eliminate, the impact of movements in currency exchange rates.
The fund may use derivatives to profit from an expected rise or fall in the value of an asset. Should the asset's value vary in an unexpected way, the fund may lose as
much as or more than the amount invested.
Investments in bonds are affected by interest rates, inflation and credit ratings. It is possible that bond issuers will not pay interest or return the capital. All of these events
can reduce the value of bonds held by the fund.
Investing in emerging markets involves a greater risk of loss due to greater political, tax, economic, foreign exchange, liquidity and regulatory risks, among other factors.
There may be difficulties in buying, selling, safekeeping or valuing investments in such countries.
In exceptional circumstances where assets cannot be fairly valued, or have to be sold at a large discount to raise cash, we may temporarily suspend the fund in the best
interest of all investors.
The fund could lose money if a counterparty with which it does business becomes unwilling or unable to repay money owed to the fund.
Further details of the risks that apply to the fund can be found in the fund's Prospectus.
Other important information:
The fund allows for the extensive use of derivatives
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Maria Municchi
Biography
• Joined M&G in 2009 and is a member of the Multi Asset team
• Fund Manager for the M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund and the M&G (Lux)
Sustainable Allocation Fund. Deputy fund manager for the M&G Episode
Income Fund and M&G (Lux) Income Allocation Fund. Maria held the same
position on the M&G Income Allocation Fund, a UK-authorised OEIC which
merged into the M&G (Lux) Income Allocation Fund on 16 March 2018.
• Before joining M&G, Maria worked at Barings and UBS Asset Management
• She has an MSc in international management and finance and is a CFA
charterholder
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Agenda
The journey of sustainable investing
Building a sustainable multi-asset solution
Current positioning
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The journey of sustainable investments
Source: M&G, February 2019
Ethical investing
Investing based
on exclusions
Driven by ethical
or religious
principles
ESG investing Impact investing
Investing based
on exclusions
and selection of
best-in-class
Incorporating
environmental,
social and
governance
factors
Investing in
companies
generating a
positive impact on
society
Addressing the
world major
environmental &
social challenges
Reduce negative externalities Increase positive externalities
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The spectrum of Responsible Investment
Source: 2018 Global Sustainable Investment Review, GSIA
Norms-
based
exclusions
Sector
screens
ESG screens
ESG
Engagement
Sustainability IMPACT
ESG
integration
PROFIT with PURPOSE
Financial returns focus
Norms based
screening
Exclusions Positive
screening
ESG
integration
Engagement Sustainability
themed
Impact
4.7 19.8 1.8 17.5 9.8 1.0 0.4
-24% +31% +125% +69% +17% +269% +79%
Market size
(USD trillion)
Market growth
(CAGR 2016-18)
One size does not fit all
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Agenda
The journey of sustainable investing
Building a sustainable multi-asset solution
Current positioning
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What is our objective?
Source: M&G, February 2019. *The Fund aims to provide this return while considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
‘Democratising’ sustainable investments
A flexible and diversified asset allocation to benefit from and withstand changing
market environments
Integrate ESG principles and invest in and provide financing to companies
making a positive impact to society
Provide investors with an attractive financial return (total return between 4% and
8% per annum, net of the ongoing charge figure, over any 5-year period*)
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M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Source: M&G, February 2019
Proposition overview
Neutrality
Investment processObjective
Other,
10%
Total return (the combination of capital
growth and income) of 4 to 8% per annum.
net of the ongoing charge figure, over any 5-
year period*
Equity,
40%
Fixed
income,
50%
Asset allocation
based on M&G
multi-asset
philosophy
ESG screened
Equities,
fixed income,
currencies, derivatives
Positive impact
(10-30%)
Listed equities and
green bonds,
infrastructure and
specialty funds
Flexible asset allocation to meet market
opportunities: 20-80% in bonds, 20-60% in equities
and 0-20% in other assets.
Neutrality is the positioning of the fund if all assets were trading at their ‘fair value’. This can be thought of as a strategic asset allocation. In an ideal world, when all assets
were trading at their ‘fair value’, then neutrality would be how a fund was positioned, given its strategy and risk profile. However, assets seldom trade at fair value, so the actual
allocation of each fund may not match the neutral position.
*The Fund aims to provide this return while considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
There is no guarantee that the fund will achieve a positive return over any period. Investors may not get back the original amount they
invested.
Expected annualised volatility
Between 4% and 7%
over any 5-year period
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Investment philosophy and process
Source: M&G, Thomson Reuters Datastream, 1 January 2018. *Real yield for equity is defined as an inflation-adjusted inverted p/e ratio, using forward consensus data. DM =
developed markets. EM = emerging markets. DM Govt Bonds = equal weight US/ UK/Germany/Japan 10Y. EM Govt Bonds = equal weight
Malaysia/Mexico/S.Africa/India/Brazil. DM Corp = US/UK/EU BBB
Strategic, dynamic and diversified
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017
Broad range of investment toolsIdentifying and capturing
‘episodic opportunities’
Building in a ‘margin of safety’
through valuation opportunities
Valuation framework Asset class diversification
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
RealYield*
Current
Neutrality
Dynamic asset allocation
RISK MANAGEMENT: embedded at every stage
Green
infrastructure
Listed
equities
Sovereign
Bonds
Green
bonds
Collective
funds
Cash
Supranational
bonds
MSCIACWorld
Financial crisis
‘Tapering’
Draghi:
‘whatever
it takes’
Brexit
‘Abenomics’
Fiscal Cliff
Arab Spring
First round of QE
Oil price
halves
US
election
• Valuation modelling
• Quantitative analysis
• Identifying ‘episodic’
opportunities
• Asset selection
• Position sizing
• Stress testing
• Broad investment
universe
• Cost-effective
implementation
Neutrality: the level of yield where M&G’s Multi Asset fund managers would consider the asset to be ‘fairly’ priced, where the expected return is deemed to be a fair
reflection of the asset’s underlying value.
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M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Source: M&G, February 2019. *For illustrative purposes only.
Portfolio construction
ESG
Screened
Neutrality and asset allocation
Other,
10%
Equity,
40%
Fixed
income,
50%
Flexible asset allocation to meet market opportunities: 20-80%
in bonds, 20-60% in equities and 0-20% in other assets.
Neutrality is the positioning of the fund if all assets were trading at their ‘fair value’. This can be thought of as a strategic asset allocation. In an ideal world, when all assets were
trading at their ‘fair value’, then neutrality would be how a fund was positioned, given its strategy and risk profile. However, assets seldom trade at fair value, so the actual
allocation of each fund may not match the neutral position.
ESG allocation*
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Portfolio construction: ESG screened
Source: M&G, February 2019. *Assets are excluded if they are assessed to be in breach of the UN Global Compact Principles on human rights, labour, environment and
anti- corruption **For excluded sectors, the revenue limit is 0% for production ***Note that MSCI ESG ratings are not the same as credit ratings.
†Examples of ESG criteria used to assess ESG rating, these will vary by sector
Three-level screening
Ensuring high ESG standards
Environmental:
- Excessive carbon emission
- Toxic waste
Social:
- Human Capital
Development
- Privacy & Data Security
Governance:
- Independence of the board
- Appropriate compensation
of management
ESG criteria†
XXX
Exclude sector
producers**
Exclude
companies in
breach of UN
Global Compact
principles*
Governments:
BB or higher***
Corporates:
BBB or higher***
Investible universe
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In practice: ESG screened corporates
Source: M&G, December 2018. Image sources: By Flohuels - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16005959, By Shrijagannatha -
Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43598849
Tech: Facebook OUT/Alphabet IN
Facebook: BB Alphabet: A
Privacy & Data Security:
• strong controversies
• downgraded into the lowest quartile
Human Capital Development
• Reliance on highly skilled employees
• High attrition
Corruption & Instability
• Strong policies developed to address censorship and
government surveillance issues
Corporate Governance
• Controlling Shareholder Concerns
• Entrenched board & less than 30% female directors
Corruption & Stability
• High levels of protection through its founding
membership in the Global Network Initiative
• High transparency over government data requests
Human Capital Development
• Highly exposed to recruitment, retention and
employee productivity challenges
• However, sector leading benefits, engagement and
development offers attract talented developers.
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In practice: Government bonds
Source: M&G, December 2018, Image sources: By Aidenvironment, 1998, CC BY-SA 2.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Deforestation_near_Bukit_Tiga_Puluh_NP.jpg#/media/File:Deforestation_near_Bukit_Tiga_Puluh_NP.jpg
Indonesian government bond
Indonesian government bond
Inter American Development Bank:
• The main source of multi lateral financing in Latin
America
Sustainability:
• 100% of bank operations are linked to sustainability
and UN SDGs
Strong credit profile:
• Attractiveness of the IDR currency exposure
Supranational bond issued in IDR
ESG rating:
• BB
Lack of government policies:
• Weak management of palm oil plantation leading
to CO2 emissions, deforestations and biodiversity
International collaboration:
• International framework for sustainable palm oil
still inadequate
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M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Source: M&G, 31 August 2019. *MSCI ESG rating as at 31 August 2019. MSCI ESG rating is calculated based only on the holdings in the MSCI ESG-screened component
of the fund. Total fund MSCI ESG rating: 6.61, includes MSCI ESG-screened component and positive impact holdings in the portfolio, excluding cash and non-rated
holdings. **Average score of the corporates and government bonds is calculated after rebasing both categories to 100.
Portfolio: Ratings of ESG screened holdings
MSCI ESG rating breakdown
2.9%
7.1%
18.5%
18.2%
10.5%
4.5%
18.7%
19.5%
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%
Non-rated
BBB
A
AA
AAA
BB
BBB
A
CorporatesGovernments
Average ESG
rating of
governments**:
5.6
Average ESG
rating of
corporates**:
7.4
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Portfolio construction: Positive impact (10-30%)
Source: M&G, February 2019. *As defined by the United Nations.
Three factors analysis (iii)
Supporting companies to deliver a clear and demonstrable positive impact
on society
Investment
- Quality of the
investment
- Risks
assessment
Intention
- Mission statement and
strategic alignment
- Culture and
governance
Impact
- Material contribution to
UN Sustainable
Development Goals*
- Impact monitoring and
measurability
- Listed equities
- Green and sustainable
bonds
- Supranational bonds
- Green infrastructure
- Bonds and convertible
bonds of impactful
companies
Positive impact
investments
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Fibria green bond
Source: M&G, Fibria cellulose, 2017 Annual Report
A Brazilian fibre pulp producer fighting deforestation and biodiversity loss
Investment:
• 700 mill USD Outstanding green bond
• BBB- rating, 5.5% coupon
Protect, restore and promote
sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage
forests (…)
Intention:
• Use of proceeds for sustainable projects,
restoration of native forests and conservation
of biodiversity
• Sustainalytics review
Impact:
• 1.092 million hectares of forest which
includes 656,000 hectares of planted
forests and 374,000 of hectares of
environmental preservation and
conservation areas
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Bright Horizon
Source: M&G, November 2018. Image source: Getty Images
Supporting working families in the US and Europe
Investment:
• Strong business model, capital light and cash
generative with strong positioning vs peers
Achieve gender equality and empower
all women and girls
Intention:
• Nurturing and educating children while supporting
families
Impact:
• 117,250 capacity and more than 5.5
millions covered for back-up care
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M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Source: M&G, 31 August 2019
Asset allocation: Positive impact holdings
31%
52%
17% Impact - Corporate bonds
Impact - Equities
Impact - Infrastructure
Portfolio: Positive impact areas
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Better health, saving lives
Better work conditions
Circular economy
Cleaner air, water and land
Climate solutions
Social equality
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M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Source: M&G, 31 August 2019
Portfolio – prime SDG split
SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption
SDG 15: Life on Land
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Agenda
The journey of sustainable investing
Building a sustainable multi-asset solution
Current positioning
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Fund positioning
Source: M&G, 31 August 2019
M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Equity exposure: 49.6%. Alternative exposure: 3.8%
18.2%
12.6%
10.9%
6.5%
1.4%
3.8%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
Europe equity Japan equity US equity Asia ex Japan equity EM equity Alternative investments
Banks
basket Banks
basket Banks
basket
Tech basket
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Fund positioning
M&G Sustainable Multi Asset Fund
Fixed income exposure: 30.9%*
Developed market government bonds CreditEmerging market government bonds
12.6%
5.6%
-2.4%
-5.4%
3.2% 3.0%
2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0%
8.8%
-8%
-6%
-4%
-2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
Source: M&G, 31 August 2019. *Excludes cash
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