Thailand's BBLAM to Launch China-Focused FOF in partnership with China's E Fund

GUANGZHOU, China,Aug. 26, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- BBL Asset Management (BBLAM), one of the largest asset managers inThailand, will launch the Bualuang China Next Economy Fund (B-CNNEXT) onAugust 26. The fund-of-funds (FOF) will invest via QFII channels in equity funds managed by E Fund Management (E Fund), the largest mutual fund manager inChina, helping Thai investors capture opportunities inChina'seconomic transformation.

During the past years,Thailandhas witnessed a growing interest for foreign investment opportunities, especially inChina."We've been observing the Chinese market very closely, inThailandChina-related strategies make up a significant portion of the offshore offerings for Thai investors. The return discrepancies between global and onshore managers in mainlandChinahave been huge. Recently, BBLAM has obtained its QFII licenses to take full advantage of assessing the best strategies in mainlandChina,"said Khun Anak Kittivat, Global Investment Management at BBLAM."The partnership with E Fund shows our commitment to growing ourChinastrategy franchise inThailand. We believe that the structural investment themes ofChinaremain strong in areas such as AI, renewable energy, robotics, and healthcare, all of which look very promising."

The launch builds on BBLAM's strategic collaboration with E Fund, its first Chinese partner, following a MOU signed inMarch 2024. This partnership was further strengthened inDecember 2024, when BBLAM's Bualuang China Equity Fund invested in the E Fund Ruiheng Hybrid Fund. The upcoming launch of this new FOF product, marks another milestone, underscoring the deepening cooperation between the two firms. Against the backdrop ofChina'sprogressive capital market opening, E Fund is advancing its globalization strategy through overseas subsidiaries and strategic partnership with leading global asset managers. These efforts position E Fund as a bridge for global investors allocating toChina, offering greater accessibility and enhanced service.

About E Fund

Established in 2001, E Fund is a leading comprehensive mutual fund manager inChinawith overRMB 3.6 trillion(US$ 512 billion) under management as of30 June 2025. It offers investment solutions to onshore and offshore clients, helping clients achieve long-term sustainable investment performances. E Fund's clients include both individuals and institutions, ranging from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, social security funds, pension funds, insurance and reinsurance companies, to corporates and banks. Long-term oriented, it has been focusing on the investment management business since inception and believes in the power of in-depth research and time in investing. It is a pioneer and leading practitioner in responsible investments inChinaand is widely recognized as one of the most trusted and outstanding Chinese asset managers.

About BBLAM

BBL Asset Management Company Limited (BBLAM) is a broadly diversified investment management company committed to offering investors superior performance. Founded inMarch 1992, the company has built its funds under management to approximately768,832 million bahtor24 billion USDas ofDecember 2024.

BBLAM offers and manages various types of funds across equity, fixed income, asset allocation strategies and real estate for institutional and retail clients, in addition to the REITS& Infrastructure private and provident funds business.

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