CEBU, Philippines - Sun Life Asset Management Company Inc. (SLAMCI) is ending the year on a high note, marking several accomplishments including a 134% growth in its gross sales compared to the same period last year, reaching PHP 32 billion as of the end of November.
The seven Sun Life Prosperity Funds, all of which cater to different needs, also posted impressive numbers in terms of assets under management (AUM).
Leading the pack is the Balanced Fund, consistently the largest Balanced Fund in the mutual funds industry, with PHP16.8B AUM.
The other funds likewise remain to have an outstanding AUM, including the Equity Fund (PHP15.4B), Bond Fund (PHP6.6B), GS Fund (PHP629.5 M), Money Market Fund (PHP262M), Dollar Advantage Fund (USD45.8M), and Dollar Abundance Fund (USD19.4M).
SLAMCI was also recognized by the Philippine Investment Funds Association (PIFA) for its fund performance. Bestowing upon the company 8 awards this year, SLAMCI now has a total of 47 awards from PIFA since 2006.
“It truly has been a good year for SLAMCI with all our funds performing very well,†SLAMCI President RienaPama stated. “This is a good boost as we approach a new year.â€
Contributing to SLAMCI’s impressive performance is its accessibility, being available both via its mutual funds representatives or its agency force; as well as thru various bank partners. Its agency force remains to be a formidable one, with the largest number of licensed mutual funds representatives in the industry. With more than 2,000 agents spread across the country, SLAMCI expects to add more to its agency force as eight Sun Life customer centers open up in various locations.
Meanwhile, SLAMCI has also expanded its bank channel. The Sun Life Prosperity Funds are already being distributed by ten bank partners – three of which commenced this year. The AUM growth as of the end of November 2013 was a respectable 57%.
Another remarkable achievement of SLAMCI in 2013 is the launch of SLAMCI MF Online, designed to make investing more convenient for clients. This Internet-based dealing facility will allow SLAMCI’s clients to perform various mutual fund transactions such as adding, transferring, and redeeming shares – all without the need to fax documents or go to a customer center.
“We are always keen on improving our services for the benefit of our clients,†said SLAMCI President RienaPama. “This is why we’re excited about SLAMCI MF Online, which we believe will come in handy for clients who keep busy schedules because they can invest on their own time, at their own convenience. SLAMCI MF Online is available to them 24 hours a day, seven days a week.â€
Clients who are registered users of SunLink Online can immediately use SLAMCI MF Online, while those not yet registered simply have to follow a few simple steps to create an account. (FREEMAN)