investment banking sustainable impact investing … · sustainable impact investing – investing...
Post on 18-Oct-2020
10 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
Investment Banking
March 26, 2019
Sustainable Impact Investing –Investing for a better world
MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
2
Executive Summary MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
– Strong growth seen in the last three years is expected to accelerate further in ESG and sustainability related financial products.
– Profound market studies show that investors do not have to give up financial returns but could even generate higher returns when investing based on ESG criteria.
– Impact investing goes further than ESG. Impact investments provide capital to address social and/or environmental issues.
– Target 10 global environmental and social challenges as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a single investment.
– The “MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index” is a MSCI index and its methodology is built upon the company’s 30 years of experience in ESG research and sustainability investments.
– Index constituents are selected using MSCI’s research to diligently apply ESG ratings, industry exclusions, controversy scores and proven financial quality scores.
– The custom index outperforms its parent index YTD as well as over a five, three, two and one year time horizon
3
Sustainable InvestingIs moving mainstream and is on the rise
Global SRI Market:SRI market estimated worth 2018:22.8 trillion US Dollars2
Blackrock: ESG ETF AuM to grow from $25bn.in 2018 to $400 bn. by 20283
Sustainable Investing (Socially Responsible Investing - SRI) refers to investments which seek to consider social and environmental aspects and with the aim to generate satisfactory returns for investors
In the US: SRI investing rose 33% between 2014 - 2016 to $8.72 trillion4
Source: 1 www.jpmorgan.com; 2 The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment: «2016 Report on U.S. Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing Trends»3 www.blackrock.com/file/Index
4
Sustainable InvestingReasons for the growth and future regulatory catalyst
Regulatory Changes
• The promotion of sustainable investments has been picked up in the European Union with the first legislative proposals
• In May 2018, the European Commission published proposals for an initial legislative package, and in June 2018, a group of experts set up for operational implementation.
• Objective: Diversion of private capital into sustainable investments (180 - 270 billion euros investment requirement p. a.)
Significant uptick in growth of new ESG themed ETF’s and AuM is not just spurred by macroeconomic trends and millennials but also by regulatory changes
Reasons for the growth in Sustainable investments
1 2 3
Macro Economic Trends (e.g. Population growth, demand for food, water,
infrastructure)5
86% of millennials feel sustainable investing is more important to them
than 5 years ago1
Millennials are poised to receive more than $30
trillion of inheritable wealth5
Source: 1 www.ey.com2 Schroders Global Investor Study «Global perspectives on sustainable investing 2017»
5
Sustainable InvestingContribution to financial performance
1: Khan, Serafeim and Yoon (2015). “Corporate Sustainability: First Evidence on Materiality”2: Boston Consulting Group (2017). “Total Societal Impact: A New Lens For Strategy”3: Deutsche Bank (2012). Sustainable Investing: Establishing Long-Term value and performance4: www.msci.com/esg-investing
Firms that invest and in improve their performance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues exhibit better stock market performance and profitability in the future.1
Investors make use of ESG to manage risk and to achieve long-term financial performance.4
Companies outperforming in industry-relevant ESG areas experience higher valuation multiples and margins.2
Companies with high ESG scores have a lower cost of capital in terms of debt and equity – meaning they bear lower risk.3
“Impact investing is not charity – investing for good does not mean sacrificing returns” Sustainability factors can be used to
identify better managed companies with business models that are likely to face headwinds or tailwinds by regulatory, environmental and technological trends.4
6
Impact InvestingInvesting for a better world
What is Impact Investing?1
• Impact investing refers to investments made into companies with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.
• Impact investments provide capital to address social and/or environmental issues.
PhilanthropyESG Investing
ImpactInvesting
TraditionalInvestments
1 www.wikipedia.org/impactinvestingIllustration: www.credit-suisse.com/impactinvesting
www.gsam.com
Market Return Return + Impact No Financial Return
Purely profit-oriented Investment Purely socialFinancial aid
7
Impact InvestingGrowth of different strategies
Source: Global Sustainable Investment Review 2016, www.gsi-alliance.org
8
Impact InvestingESG Investing
Impact InvestingMore than ESG
Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies on how far advanced there are with sustainability
Used to enhance traditional financial analysis by identifying potential risks and opportunities to the investor’s possible return
Objective
Concerned with the products and services the company produces and its impact to society and the environment
In addition seeking out investments where a positive impact is of utmost importance
Objective
Positive Impact on specific sustainability goals
Source: www.sustainablefinance.chwww.investopedia.com
Used to enhance traditional financial analysis by identifying potential risks and opportunities to the investor’s possible return
Main objective remains the financial performanceMain objective remains the financial performance
Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies on how far advanced there are with sustainability
9
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)More than ESG – a better and more sustainable future for all
Source: www.un.orgwww.msci.com
• In 2015 the UN set 17 global Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved until 2030 to transform our world.
• The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face.
10
Impact InvestingInvesting for a better world
More than just ESG, targeted investments
for a better and sustainable future
MSCI World IMI Select
Sustainable Impact Top 20
Index
Giving investors the opportunity to
actively make an impact
Tackling specific goals that add to a sustainable world
With a single investment,
investors support global sustainable development goals
Research Data by MSCI world leading
ESG research
Combining impact investing with
financial returns
11
MSCI ResearchWorld leading ESG and sustainability research
Over 7000 clients worldwide use MSCI ESG Research
46 of the 50 biggest Asset Managers use MSCI ESG Research (incl. Blackrock)
- Over 30 years of ESG analysis experience- Over four decades experience as index provider
Over 100 metrics measuring exposure to ESG-relevant factors
MSCI ESG Research
MSCI ESG Metrics
Global Reach
Experience
12
MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 IndexA rules-based index for efficient impact investing
13
HAL
F-YE
ARLY
ADJU
STM
ENTS
Index conceptMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
Half-yearly review of index composition with subsequent rebalancing
1 Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of AmericaSource: MSCI Index Methodology; illustration: Vontobel
UNIVERSE
FILTER
PARENT INDEX: MSCI WORLD INVESTABLE MARKET INDEX
LIQUIDITY FILTER− Free-float adjusted market cap ≥ USD 500mn − Average daily trading volume ≥ USD 2 million (over the past three months)
Listed on a stock exchange of a developed country1
14
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)More than ESG
Source: www.un.orgwww.msci.com
The UN SDG’s serve as the framework for the selection of the impact themes
MSCI Research
- Bundling 17 UN SDG’s into 10 actionable impact themes
15
MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 IndexTargeted impact investing
Selecting companies that generate ≥ 50% of their revenues from one of the 10 sustainable impact themes
Source: MSCI ESG ResearchEnvironmental Metrics based on MSCI ESG Research CleanTechMetrics
Social ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Actionable Impact Themes
EmpowermentClimateImpact
Environment
Alternative Energy
Energy Efficiency
GreenBuilding
Pollution Prevention
Sustainable WaterNutrition
Major Disease Treatment
Sanitation
Education
SME Finance
Poverty & Health
Identifying companies that address major social & environmental challenges as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals
16
HAL
F-YE
ARLY
ADJU
STM
ENTS
Index conceptMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
Half-yearly review of index composition with subsequent rebalancing
1 Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of AmericaSource: MSCI Index Methodology; illustration: Vontobel
UNIVERSE
FILTER
SUSTAINABLEIMPACT
THEMES
PARENT INDEX: MSCI WORLD INVESTABLE MARKET INDEX
LIQUIDITY FILTER− Free-float adjusted market cap ≥ USD 500mn − Average daily trading volume ≥ USD 2 million (over the past three months)
Sustainable Water
SME Finance
Sanitation Alternative Energy
Pollution Prevention
Energy Efficiency
Nutrition
Green Building
Major Disease treatment
Education
ESG CRITERIA
&CONTROVERSIES
Listed on a stock exchange of a developed country1
Each company generates at least 50% of revenue in one of the 10 sustainable impact themes
MSCI ESG Rating ≥ A
MSCI ESG controversies: Excluding companies that are involved in at least one major
controversy
Business Involvement : Excluding Excluding non-ESG
conform industries
17
Business Involvement ExclusionsMSCI Controversies
MSCI ESG Controversies and ExclusionsScreening & Filtering
Excluding non-ESG conform industries
Covering five categories of stakeholder impact
Environment Customer Human Rights
Labor Rights & Supply Chain
Governance
Animal Testing
Oil & Gas
Thermal Coal
Fossil Fuel Reserves
GMOs
Nuclear Power
PredatoryLending
Alcohol &Tobacco
NuclearWeapons
Conventional Weapons
CivilianFirearms
Controversial Weapons
Source: MSCI Index Methodology
Excluding companies that are involved in at least one major controversy
18
HAL
F-YE
ARLY
ADJU
STM
ENTS
Index conceptMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
Half-yearly review of index composition with subsequent rebalancing
1 After deduction of country-specific withholding taxes; 2 Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of AmericaSource: MSCI Index Methodology; illustration: Vontobel
UNIVERSE
FILTER
SUSTAINABLEIMPACT
THEMES
INDEX
PARENT INDEX: MSCI WORLD INVESTABLE MARKET INDEX
LIQUIDITY FILTER− Free-float adjusted market cap ≥ USD 500mn − Average daily trading volume ≥ USD 2 million (over the past three months)
QUALITY FILTER
Sustainable Water
SME Finance
Sanitation Alternative Energy
Pollution Prevention
Energy Efficiency
Nutrition
Green Building
Major Disease treatment
Education
ESG CRITERIA
&CONTROVERSIES
Listed on a stock exchange of a developed country2
Each company generates at least 50% of revenue in one of the 10 sustainable impact themes
MSCI ESG Rating ≥ A
MSCI ESG controversies: Excluding companies that are involved in at least one major
controversy
Statistical method by MSCI to identify companies with a high quality score based on three financial variables
Return on equity Debt-to-equity EarningsVariability
Business Involvement : Excluding Excluding non-ESG
conform industries
For each impact theme the two companies with the highest quality scores are chosen
20 constituents in the index; equally weighted at 5% each
19
Back Casting MSCI World IMI Index vs. Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
MSCI World IMI Index
MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
Total Return* (%) 7.4 10.3Total Risk (%) 11.2 12.1Sharpe Ratio 0.59 0.78Historical Beta 1.00 0.91No of Stocks** 5928 20
Key Metrics
Source: MSCI Inc. March 2019* gross returns annualized in USD** Monthly Averages
MSCI World IMI Index
MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
YTD 11.5 12.71 Yr 0.8 7.83Yr 13.2 13.85Yr 7.0 9.9
Performance (%)
80.00
90.00
100.00
110.00
120.00
130.00
140.00
150.00
160.00
170.00
180.00
26. Nov 13 26. Nov 14 26. Nov 15 26. Nov 16 26. Nov 17 26. Nov 18
MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index (USD)MSCI World IMI (USD)
USD
Legal Notice: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance
20
Indicative Initial CompositionMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
Sources: MSCI & Bloomberg, 8 March 2019
COMPANY SECTOR COUNTRY CURRENCY WEIGHTING
First Solar Inc Alternative Energy US USD 5%
Benesse Holdings Inc. Education JP JPY 5%
Pearson PLC Education UK GBP 5%
Ormat Technologies Inc Energy Efficiency US USD 5%
Rockwell Automation Inc Energy Efficiency US USD 5%
Vmware Inc Energy Efficiency US USD 5%
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC Green Building UK GBP 5%
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC Green Building UK GBP 5%
Amgen Inc. Major Disease Treatment US USD 5%
CSL Limited Major Disease Treatment AU AUD 5%
Novo Nordisk A/S Major Disease Treatment DK DKK 5%
Shionogi & Co Ltd Major Disease Treatment JP JPY 5%
Hormel Foods Corp. Nutrition US USD 5%
Mowi ASA Nutrition NO NOK 5%
Johnson Matthey PLC Pollution Prevention UK GBP 5%
Tenneco Inc. Pollution Prevention US USD 5%
Procter & Gamble Co. Sanitation US USD 5%
TOTO Ltd Sanitation JP JPY 5%
Badger Meter Inc. Sustainable Water US USD 5%
Franklin Electric Co. Sustainable Water US USD 5%
21
Index CompositionMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, FIRST SOLAR, INC. derived an estimated 100.0 percent of revenues from supplying alternative energy or providing products or services that support alternative energy. First Solar provides solar technology and services such as equipment, construction, design, and maintenance of solar plants.
SOCIAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, Benesse Holdings, Inc. derived an estimated 67.06 percent of revenues from education services and related products. The company is primarily involved in the business of education, language and global leadership training.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Ormat Technologies generates power from geothermal facilities and implements energy recovery technologies that convert waste heat from the exhaust of natural gas turbine-driven compressors. In addition, the company manufactures products for photovoltaic and energy recovery systems. It generates approximately 84% of its revenue in alternative energy solutions.
SOCIAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, PEARSON PLC derived an estimated 100.0 percent of revenues from education services and related products. The company offers educational courses.
Benesse Holdings Inc.First Solar Inc. Ormat Technologies Inc.
Pearson PLC
Source: MSCI Research
ALTERNATIVEENERGY
EDUCATIONEDUCATION ENERGY EFFICIENCY
22
Index CompositionMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. derived an estimated 62.78 percent of its revenues from products or services that help reduce energy consumption. Rockwell Automation provides automation solutions for various manufacturing industries. These products can be found under the Architecture & Software and Control Products & Solutions segments.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, VMWARE, INC. derived an estimated 46.15 percent of its revenues from products or services that help reduce energy consumption. The company engages in the development and application of technologies providing cloud, compute, mobility, networking, and security infrastructure software.87.7% of revenues are derived from activities within the impact theme energy efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, CREST NICHOLSON HOLDINGS PLC derived an estimated 49.0 percent of revenues from the operation, management, development, or construction of green-certified properties. Crest Nicholson Holding owns and develops properties with ecological enhancements or protection. Approximately 60% of revenues are generated in the impact theme category green building.
SOCIAL IMPACT
The Berkeley Group Holdings plc engages in the residential-led and mixed-use property development activities in the UK. Our research uncovered evidence indicating the company has at least some minimal involvement in affordable real estate but its disclosure regarding this activity was very limited. We have therefore estimated FY 2017 revenue at a default minimum level of 0.05%.The company generates around 52% of revenue in the impact theme category green building
VMware Inc.Rockwell Automation Inc.
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC
Source: MSCI Research
ENERGY EFFICIENCY GREEN BUILDINGENERGY EFFICIENCY GREEN BUILDING
23
Index CompositionMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
SOCIAL IMPACT
Amgen is a biotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing drugs primarily for the treatment of cancer and kidney diseases. In FY 2017, the company derived approximately 74.79% of its revenue from drugs used for the treatment of chronic heart failure, which is among the major diseases of the world. The company derived approximately USD 16,936 million from orphan drugs used for the treatment of diseases such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
SOCIAL IMPACT
In FY 2018, CSL LIMITED derived an estimated 60.23 percent of its revenues from products for the treatment or diagnosis of major diseases of the world. This includes drugs used for the treatment of diseases such as autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, and influenza.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic reagents, and medical devices. In FY 2016, the company derived approximately 59.23% of its revenues from drugs for the treatment of diseases such as hypertension, HIV and respiratory infections. The company derived approximately USD 684.14 million of its revenues from orphan drug for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Novo Nordisk A/S is a healthcare company that engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical products worldwide. In FY 2017, the company derived approximately 91.22% of its revenue from the sale of drugs for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes and hemophilia. The company derived approximately USD 1,480.79 million from orphan drugs used to treat hemophilia and Noonan syndrome.
CSL LimitedAmgen Inc. Shionogi & Co. Ltd.Novo Nordisk A/S
Source: MSCI Research
MAJOR DISEASE TREATMENT MAJOR DISEASE TREATMENTMAJOR DISEASE TREATMENT MAJOR DISEASE TREATMENT
24
Index CompositionMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
SOCIAL IMPACT
Hormel Foods Corporation is an American company that sells meat and food products. In FY 2017, the company derived approximately 78.15% of its total revenues from the sale of basic food products such as microwaveable meals, meat and poultry products.
SOCIAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, MARINE HARVEST ASA derived an estimated 95.66 percent of its revenues from the sale of basic food products. This includes products such as smoked salmon, whole salmon and fresh fish prepared meals.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Tenneco manufactures emissions control products under its Clean Air products & systems segment.
The firm generates approximately 70.3% of revenue within the pollution prevention category.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Johnson Matthey manufactures catalysts deployed in emission control systems, as well as components for batteries and fuel cells under new businesses.
The company generates revenue of approximately 62.5% in pollution prevention activities and around 4.2% in the energy efficiency category.
Mowi ASAHormel Foods Corp. Tenneco Inc.Johnson Matthey PLC
Source: MSCI Research
NUTRITION POLLUTION PREVENTION
NUTRITION POLLUTION PREVENTION
25
Index CompositionMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
SOCIAL IMPACT
In FY 2018, THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY derived an estimated 50.08 percent of its revenues from the sale of basic sanitary products. The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures personal care and household products. In FY 2018, the company derived approximately 50.08% of its revenue from the sale of sanitation products such as toothbrush, shampoo, and detergents.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Toto is a manufacturer of sanitary ware with products such as toilets, washbasins, urinals, and showers. In FY 2016, the company generated an estimated 60% of revenues from sanitation related products.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. derived 66.55 percent of its revenues from products or services that resolve water quality and supply issues. The company manufactures water pumping systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In FY 2017, BADGER METER, INC. derived an estimated 77.84 percent of its revenues from products or services that resolve water quality and supply issues. The company manufactures smart metering devices under its Municipal Water segment and flow instrumentation products for waste water treatment.
TOTO Ltd.Procter & Gamble Co. Franklin Electric Co., Inc.
Badger Meter Inc.
Source: MSCI Research
SANITATION SUSTAINABLEWATER
SANITATION SUSTAINABLE WATER
26
Initial weightings by currencies and categoriesMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
Weightings by sectorWeightings by currency
Sources: Vontobel & Bloomberg, 8 March 2019
15.00%
15.00%
5.00%
15.00%5.00%
5.00%5.00%
5.00%
5.00%
25.00%
Consumer Staples Health Care
Pharmaceuticals Industrials
Technology Communications
Materials Energy
Utilities Consumer Discretionary
50%
15%
5%
5%
20%
5%
USD JPY AUD NOK GBP DKK
27
Product detailsMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
Term sheets with the legally binding information and other details can be downloaded at any time from www.derinet.ch. All information is indicative and subject to change.Please note: The MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index provided and calculated by MSCI.
Details page
Index currency USD
SSPA product type Tracker Certificate (1300)
Underlying MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index (Index currency USD)
Initial fixing / payment date 22 March 2019 / 29 March 2019
Maturity Open end
Management fee 1.20% p.a.
Issuer Vontobel Financial Products Ltd., DIFC Dubai(is not subject to any prudential supervision and has no rating)
Guarantor Vontobel Holding AG, Zurich (Moody’s A3)
PRODUCT DETAILS
Currency CHF USD EURISIN / symbol CH0464684916 / ZMSCCV CH0464685178/ ZMSCUV CH0464685160/ ZMSCEV
Issue price CHF 101.50(CHF 1.50 front-load fee included)
USD 101.50(USD 1.50 front-load fee included)
EUR 101.50(EUR 1.50 front-load fee included)
Spot reference price (index level) USD 100.00 USD 100.00 USD 100.00
Details page Details page
Blog postIndex Guidelines
Termsheet Termsheet Termsheet
28
VontobelA leader in governance and sustainability
Sustainability is an integral part of Vontobel’s corporate culture:
…in 2018 achieved “Prime Status” by the ISS-oekom in the international sustainability ranking
… is a founding member of the Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) association and won numerous international awards
for your sustainable investment solutions
…is climate neutral since 2009 and the founding member of the Swiss Climate Foundation
…is a member of the Corporate Support Group of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Vontobel…
Learn more: vontobel.com/sustainability-report
29
Efficient way to invest in a better and sustainable worldMSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index
– The global ESG investment industry is growing at a rapid pace but is still at an early stage
– Impact investing takes ESG one step further by seeking investments that have a specific positive impact and differentiates itself from simple ESG investment offerings.
– Impact investing is not charity – investing for good does not mean sacrificing returns
– 11 years to go for the 17 UN SDG’s to be achieved. Meeting them will not be possible without the significant capabilities of and capital from the private sector – it is time to make an impact now
– The MSCI World IMI Select Sustainable Impact Top 20 Index contain only companies that are generating at least 50% of revenues in one sustainable impact theme.
– The dynamic Index ensures that the theme is replicated in a diversified, transparent and strictly rule-based manner at all times.
By investing in the certificate on the index investors make an impact in a better and sustainable world while aiming to generate satisfactory returns
Source: www.gettyimages.ch
30
Legal information
This publication is for information purposes only and does not represent an investment recommendation or advice and contains neither an offer nor aninvitation to make an offer. It does not replace the qualified advice necessary before any purchase decision, in particular as regards all associated risks.
This publication was drawn up by our Financial Products & Distribution organizational unit and is not the result of financial analysis. The Directives on theIndependence of Financial Research issued by the Swiss Bankers Association do not apply to this publication. Any content in this publication originating fromother organizational units at Vontobel or third parties is marked as such with reference to the source. The legally applicable product documentation (listingprospectus) consists of the definitive term sheet with the final terms and the issue program registered with SIX Swiss Exchange. These documents and thebrochure “Special Risks in Securities Trading” may be obtained free of charge at www.derinet.ch or from Bank Vontobel AG, Financial Products, CH-8022Zurich (tel. +41 58 283 78 88). Past performance must not be taken as an indication or guarantee of future performance. Structured products are not deemedcollective investment schemes within the meaning of the Federal Act on Collective Investment Schemes (CISA) and are therefore not subject to the approvalor supervision of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. The value of structured products may depend not only on the performance of theunderlying, but also on the creditworthiness of the issuer. The investor is exposed to the risk of the issuer / guarantor defaulting. This publication and thefinancial products outlined herein are not intended for persons subject to a jurisdiction which limits or prohibits the sale of financial products or thedissemination of this publication and/or the information contained herein. All information is provided without a guarantee.
March 2019 ©Bank Vontobel AG. All rights reserved.
A VONCERT [SSPA product type: tracker certificate (1300)] essentially tracks the performance of the underlying. When investing in a VONCERT, the samerisks must largely be taken into account as for a direct investment in the underlying, in particular the related foreign currency, market and price risks.VONCERTs do not yield current income and have no capital protection.
License notice: The MSCI indexes are the exclusive property of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”). MSCI and the MSCI index names are service mark(s) of MSCI or its affiliates and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by Vontobel. The financial securities referred to herein are not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by MSCI, and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such financial securities. The Homepage (https://derinet.vontobel.com/CH/DE/showpage.aspx?pageID=210) contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with Vontobel and any related financial securities. No purchaser, seller or holder of this product, or any other person or entity, should use or refer to any MSCI trade name, trademark or service mark to sponsor, endorse, market or promote this product without first contacting MSCI to determine whether MSCI’s permission is required. Under no circumstances may any person or entity claim any affiliation with MSCI without the prior written permission of MSCI.
top related