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can vary depending on the type of mutual fund you invest in, your investment goals, and the market conditions. Here are some key risks associated with mutual funds:
  • Market Risk
  • Credit Risk
  • Interest Rate Risk
  • Liquidity Risk
  • Concentration Risk
  • Reinvestment Risk
It's important to understand the specific risks associated with the type of mutual fund you are considering and to align your investment choices with your risk tolerance, investment objectives, and time horizon.  

Returns represent the total net profits or losses (in some types of mutual funds) achieved against the invested amount during a specific period. To view the returns for the mutual funds offered by the bank

Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of capital market instruments, including equities listed on the stock exchange, treasury bills, treasury bonds, or other securities. Each investor in a mutual fund owns shares of the fund, representing a portion of the overall holdings. These shares are referred to as Investment Certificates, symbolizing the investor’s ownership in the mutual funds. The primary objective of mutual funds is to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio managed by professional fund managers, reducing risk compared to investing in individual securities. Investors benefit from the collective buying power, professional management, and diversification of the fund, which can be difficult to achieve on their own.

Mutual funds come in various types, each designed to meet different investment objectives and risk profiles. The main types of mutual funds include:
  • Equity Funds (Stock Market)
  • Fixed Income Funds (Medium/Long term Debt Funds)
  • Money Market Funds (Short term Debt Funds)
  • Balanced Funds (Hybrid Funds)
  • Precious Metals Funds (Gold/Silver Funds)
 

EFG Hermes Asset Management is the fund manager for Credit Agricole I, Credit Agricole II equity funds and Credit Agricole III money market fund. With over 25 years of experience in the Egyptian market, the fund manager makes investment decisions on behalf of the investors based on through research and close monitoring of market conditions. EFG Hermes Asset Management is responsible for the performance of the funds under its management, as they handle the investment part of the fund.
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Crédit Agricole Egypt Releases its 3rd Integrated Sustainability Report

Cairo, Egypt – December 4, 2024: Crédit Agricole Egypt (CAE) has released its third integrated sustainability report for 2023 recently, highlighting its commitment to sustainability, innovation and responsible business practices.

Themed “Embracing an Elevated Journey,” the report details CAE’s steady progress toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. It also assesses the potential long-term risks and impacts the bank may face in the present and the future, emphasizing its far-reaching vision and proactive approach to mitigate the impact of the ever-changing market dynamics and economic and climate changes.

The report aims at sharing an in-depth view of the bank performance, strategic initiatives, financial results, environmental and societal contributions. Additionally, it outlines remarkable advancements across six key forms of capital essential to sustainability and responsible business practices: financial, manufactured, intellectual, human, social and relationship, and natural. The report comes in alignment with the Integrated Reporting Framework (IR), GRI standards, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), demonstrating CAE’s commitment to adhering to best practices and regulatory compliance in all its operations.

As the first bank in Egypt to embrace integrated reporting, CAE not only reinforces its commitment to sustainable development, but also enhances transparency in its growth trajectory.

Jean-Pierre Trinelle, Managing Director of Crédit Agricole Egypt (CAE), emphasized the Bank’s commitment to sustainability, stating: “Sustainability is an integral component of our overall business strategy. We are committed to advancing our ESG initiatives to effectively serve the society.” He added, “Our goal is to reduce our own carbon footprint and support our customers in their energy transition, which is a key priority of CA Group’ societal project. This report serves as a testament to CAE’s vision for a sustainable future and growth for all.”

The report reveals advancements in CAE’s strategic sustainability approach, including workforce empowerment and the elevation of social and environmental impacts. It also highlights initiatives aimed at minimizing the bank’s carbon footprint, including shifting towards renewable energy resources, optimizing resources usage, and reducing consumption of water, energy and plastic.

To integrate sustainability criteria in decision-making processes, CAE has implemented an “ESG Questionnaire” tool, ensuring that environmental and social considerations are integral to corporate lending activities. In addition, the bank has embarked on a digital transformation journey, developing innovative solutions such as omnichannel eBanking platform, which offers a seamless, consistent and integrated customer experience across multiple channels, and by joining InstaPay, the Instant Payment Network (IPN), which promotes financial inclusion by making payments more accessible.

Worth mentioning that CAE efforts to promote financial inclusion and diversity has marked notable progress in equipping 20 branches with the needed support for persons with disabilities (PWD) in 2023, reinforcing its aspiration to be the “Bank of choice” for all customers and ensuring equal access to banking services.

Through its Foundation, the Bank has supported development projects across key sectors, including education, health, social entrepreneurship, and community development.

These strategic priorities reflect CAE’s commitment to fostering a sustainable environment while enhancing accessibility and innovation in banking services.

We invite you to explore the third Integrated Sustainability report on the Crédit Agricole Egypt website: https://ca-egypt.lc.cx/mo-kVd