Since 1997, KAF Fund Management
Sdn Bhd (KFM) is a licensed fund manager; part of the KAF Group of Companies,
that provides professional investment services for clients looking to invest in
the fixed income and equity markets within Malaysia and throughout the
Asia-Pacific region. KFM also offers discretionary investment management
services which focus on providing Malaysian, regional and global bond and
equity investment opportunities.
KFM was established with the view
that the growing diversity of investment products and the increasing complexity
of investors’ requirements create the need for professional fund managers with
extensive experience and expertise in both the fixed income and equity markets.
Our mission is to provide long
term consistent returns for our clients in line with their investment
objectives and risk profiles. In addition, we are able to access the resources
from the KAF Group of investment banking, legal and stock broking and in the
derivatives and foreign exchange market, which provides us with the essential
tools in managing alternative investments and global assets.
The KAF Group of Companies, since
1973, has been involved in money broking, and foreign exchange broking,
stockbroking, futures broking, government securities trading, private debt
origination and investment, equity research, financial advisory services,
securities underwriting and fund management.
As at 1 October 2010, KFM is
managing three (3) units trust funds and a total value of funds in excess of RM
1.6 billion across all asset classes for clients ranging from insurance
companies, corporations, private trusts and high net worth individuals. The
three unit trust funds were launched on 1st November 2006.
In 1999, KFM was appointed as an
“Approved Fund Manager” by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for participation
in its EPF Members’ Investment Scheme. In 2005, KFM was appointed to the
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) external Fixed Income Managers Panel and is
currently managing a portion of the EPF portfolio.
ROLE OF MANAGER
The Manager is responsible for
the investment management and marketing of the Funds, servicing Unit Holders’
needs, keeping proper administrative records of Unit Holders and the Funds,
ensuring compliance with stringent internal procedures and laws and guidelines
of relevant authorities.
ROLE OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors is responsible for the
overall management of the Manager and its funds. The Board not only ensures
corporate governance is practiced but policies and guidelines are adhered to.