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Aegon AM
As COP30 renews global attention on sustainable finance, Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) today announces a major milestone: the Aegon Global Sustainable Sovereign Bond Fund (the Fund) has surpassed €500 million in assets under management (AuM).
This milestone exemplifies how institutional and wholesale investors can actively support sovereign transitions toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) – and climate resilience – directly echoing COP30 priorities, from mobilizing finance at scale (including Baku–Belém Roadmap targets), to promoting just transitions, climate adaptation, and nature-integrated sustainable development.
It also underscores growing investor confidence in the Fund’s UN SDG-aligned approach, which targets financially resilient countries making measurable progress toward sustainability.
Launched in October 2022 during COP26, the Fund combines capital preservation with attractive yield opportunities, resonating strongly with institutional and wholesale investors across the UK and Europe. As a result, total AuM across Aegon AM’s broader Global Sustainable Sovereign Bond strategy now exceeds €2 billion.
In a sovereign debt market where ESG data is complex and sovereign risk highly nuanced, active management has proven critical. The Fund’s success reflects a disciplined, research-driven investment process that embeds sustainability at its core – aligning sovereign bond portfolios with the UN SDGs.
Classified as an Article 9 product under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the Fund is committed to sustainable investment objectives. Its global investment universe spans developed and emerging markets, offering broad diversification and exposure to sovereign and supranational issuers with credible sustainability trajectories.
In 2025, the Fund outperformed its benchmark by over 100 basis points. This performance is driven by rigorous country-by-country analysis, dynamic risk management, and a transparent SDG-aligned methodology. The portfolio maintains an average credit rating of AA- and a duration of 7.5 years, balancing quality with long-term return potential.
Gerard Moerman, Head of Liquid Assets at Aegon AM, said: “Investor interest in our Global Sustainable Sovereign Bond strategy continues to grow, driven by market dynamics, strong performance, and its sustainability focus. By aligning with the UN SDGs, we’re not only delivering financial resilience and attractive returns, but also contributing to the global transition toward a more sustainable future. As COP30 renews attention on climate action, we’re proud to contribute to ESG progress in sovereign debt markets while delivering resilient returns.”
Hari Patel, Business Development Manager at Aegon AM, added: “The Fund’s commercial success reflects strong demand for credible sovereign ESG strategies and recognition of Aegon AM’s sustainable fixed income expertise. It’s distinct UN SDG-aligned approach and strong performance have resonated with clients, and we’re excited to build on this momentum in 2026.”
