United Capital Asset Management (UCAML), a leading asset management
company and subsidiary of United Capital Group, on Monday in Lagos, unveiled its latest mutual fund, The Children Investment Fund (CIF).
The Children Investment Fund is a naira-denominated, open-ended mutual
fund designed to provide Nigerian families with access to long-term investment
opportunities tailored to key milestones in a child’s life such as education,
healthcare, and future capital needs.
By offering a disciplined, professionally
managed investment vehicle, the fund empowers parents and guardians to
build lasting financial security for their children.
Dr. Odiri Oginni, Managing Director/CEO of United Capital Asset
Management, highlighted the importance of starting early when it comes to
building wealth for the next generation.
“The Children Investment Fund was created to help parents/guardians
prepare financially for the future of their children/wards. We believe that every
child deserves a good financial head start, and this fund is our contribution to
building that foundation for the next generation. Whether it’s for education, or
healthcare, or special needs, this fund provides a structured and disciplined
way to start early and grow steadily.”
With the launch of the Children Investment Fund, UCAML now manages a
portfolio of 10 open-ended mutual funds, making it the second-largest mutual
fund provider in Nigeria. The company offers a broad spectrum of investment
options tailored to meet varying financial goals and risk appetites including
low-risk income funds, equity-focused funds, dollar-denominated funds, and
funds dedicated to ethical and impact-driven investing.
Peter Ashade, Group CEO of United Capital Plc, reinforced the strategic
alignment of the new fund with the Group’s broader objectives around
financial inclusion, intergenerational wealth creation and long-term impact.
“This is more than the launch of a new product, it is a reaffirmation of our
commitment to creating inclusive financial solutions that enable wealth
creation for all. As a group, our mission is to shape a more financially inclusive
and economically resilient Nigeria, and we believe that empowering the next
generation through early financial planning is a critical part of that journey.
When we invest in children today, we are investing in the economic strength
of tomorrow.”
With over ₦1 trillion in assets under management and over N500 billion in
mutual funds AUM, United Capital Asset Management is undoubtedly an
industry leader. This leadership is underpinned by strategic product innovation,
expert fund management, and a clear focus on delivering superior value to its
clients. The Children Investment Fund is built on the same foundation and is
well-positioned to follow the performance trajectory of UCAML’s existing funds,
which have consistently outperformed market benchmarks.
