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THE FUTURELEGACY 
MULTI-ASSET RANGE

A dynamic and sustainable approach to investing for and in retirement.

"In a volatile, inflationary, low growth world, we think investors need actively managed, global, sustainable solutions."


Bhavin Shah,
Portfolio Manager, Newton Investment Management

INTRODUCING

FutureLegacy


FutureLegacy is a range of five risk-targeted multi-asset funds
that through the expertise at Newton Investment Management
aim to help clients achieve their long-term goals investing for
and during their retirement.

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Managed to remain within the Dynamic Planner volatility bands 3-7, the BNY Investments FutureLegacy
funds enable advisers to recommend a solution whichaims to meet the needs, risk appetite
and expectations of their client, identified as part of their advice process.


Actively Managed

Actively managed by a dedicated team at Newton to manage volatility and take advantage of timely investment opportunities, drawing on the best ideas and expertise across the firm


Global & Sustainable

Global and sustainable, the funds look to invest globally for a fully diversified approach regardless of geography or sector, drawing on Newton’s established sustainable framework to select investments which support a lower carbon transition and a fairer society.


Directly Invested 

Directly invested – Providing investment flexibility to seek out opportunities as well as transparency in costs and environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk reporting.

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy range

Newton offers a choice of multi-asset solutions to meet investors’ risk appetite.

Equity

  • Emerging Markets equity
  • Europe ex UK equity
  • Pacific ex Japan equity
  • North American equity
  • UK equity
  • Japan equity

Fixed income

  • EMD
  • IG
  • High yield
  • Sovereign

Cash

  • cash

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 3 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 3 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.

Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 15% SONIA GBP, 55% ICE BofAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 30% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 4 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 4 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the riskratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.

Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 10% SONIA GBP, 45% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 45% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 5 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 5 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.

Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 5% SONIA GBP, 35% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 60% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 6 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 6 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency

Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 25% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 75% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 7 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 7 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the riskratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.

Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 10% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 90% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.
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Note: EMD = emerging markets debt, IG= investment grade


Cash & Others includes Cash and Derivatives.


Source: Newton, 31 March 2025. Pie charts illustrate the long-term strategic asset allocation breakdown of equities and bonds. Total may not sum to 100% due to rounding.


The BNY Mellon FutureLegacy funds are actively managed typically by using forward-looking expectations of volatility. In doing so, the Investment Manager uses its own internal risk model, whilst also considering external independent risk profiling methodologies. Based on a risk profile scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), the funds target risk profiles of 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 but this is not guaranteed. The risk profile targeted by each of the BNY Mellon FutureLegacy funds can be identified through the number included in the respective fund’s name. This risk profile is not the same as the risk and reward category shown in the funds’ Key Investor Information Document(s). The risk profiles of the funds are currently assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by Dynamic Planner, but is subject to change at the ACD’s discretion. Dynamic Planner Risk Ratings should not be used for making an investment decision and it does not constitute a recommendation or advice in the selection of a specific investment or class of investments.

Risk Managed

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 3 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 3 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.
Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 15% SONIA GBP, 55% ICE BofAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 30% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.
Risk Managed

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 4 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 4 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.
Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 10% SONIA GBP, 45% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 45% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.
Risk Managed

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 5 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 5 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.
Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 5% SONIA GBP, 35% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 60% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.
Risk Managed

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 6 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 6 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.
Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 25% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 75% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 25% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 75% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.
Risk Managed

BNY Mellon FutureLegacy 7 Fund

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Objective: To achieve capital growth and potential for income over the long term (5 years or more) while being managed to a pre-defined level of risk. The Fund will aim to maintain a risk profile classification of 7 from a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) which is assessed against the risk ratings scale provided by an external third-party risk rating agency.
Benchmark: This fund is actively managed without benchmark-related constraints. The Fund uses a composite index, comprising 10% BAML Global Broad Index GBP Hedged and 90% MSCI ACWI GBP NR as a point of reference (comparator) against which the ACD invites Shareholders to compare the Fund’s performance. The ACD considers the composite index to be an appropriate comparator because it includes a broad representation of the asset classes, sectors and geographical areas in which the Fund predominantly invests.
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Newton is a founding supporter of the charity The Centre for Financial Capability, and is a founding member of its ground-breaking collaborative project KickStart Money, which aims to take financial education to almost 20,000 UK primary school children, catalysing a movement to build a savings culture for the future.

 

Investing for all of our futures, creating a
powerful legacy


At least 70% of the funds’ portfolios are invested in securities with sustainability (i.e. positive environmental and/or social) characteristics. These investments are selected
using Newton’s longstanding proprietary sustainable investment framework.


 

Companies which are eligible for inclusion in the funds’ portfolios must have material involvement in at least one of the funds’ sustainable investment themes (combatting climate change, responsible use of natural resources, human and economic development, and health and wellness) and at least one associated activity. These issuers will be either:
 

1. Contributors Companies which are solving sustainability issues by providing products and/or services which benefit the environment and/or society. These businesses will have at least 30% of revenues derived from sustainable activities or 30% of their operational or capital expenditure focused on sustainable activities.
 

2. Aligners Companies demonstrating strong sustainability practices, within their internal operations and value chain, across the most material areas of activities for the company. These businesses will typically have strong management programmes linked to sustainable activities. For example, efficiently using key resources, having credible commitments to carbon emissions reduction or prioritising employee health and wellbeing.

Newton’s sustainable investment restrictions are built on a combination of exclusions that avoid investments in security issuers involved in or associated with areas of activity that Newton deem to be harmful from either a social or environmental perspective.

To ensure no investments are made in activities Newton deems to be harmful from an environmental or social perspective, the following exclusionary screens are applied to the funds’ investment universe:
 

1. Issuers in breach of UN Global Compact principles (including human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption)

2. Issuers producing tobacco products

3. Issuers involved in the manufacture of controversial weapons

4. Issuers with material involvement in (i.e. accounting for 10% or more of revenue):
 

            ─  Sale of tobacco products

            ─  Adult entertainment

            ─  Production of alcoholic beverages

            ─  Gambling operations

            ─  Extraction of thermal coal

            ─  Extraction and/or production of oil and gas

            ─  Extraction and/or production of oil and gas in offshore Arctic regions

            ─  Extraction and/or production of oil sands

            ─  Extraction and/or production of shale energy (fracking)


Source: Newton as at 28 November 2024. Please note, some strategies following Newton’s sustainable investment process may choose to add to these exclusions – but may never subtract.
 

Newton determines whether sovereign issuers demonstrate sustainability characteristics by using data points sourced from international organisations. Each issuer is assessed against four pillars (institutional capital, natural capital, human capital and economic capital) to determine how well it is performing from a sustainability perspective and how its management of key sustainability factors are progressing. These indicators are then combined to determine whether the issuer’s securities are suitable for investment.


 

Key investment risks:

  • Objective/Performance Risk: There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve their objectives.
  • Currency Risk: These Funds invest in international markets which means they are exposed to changes in currency rates which could affect the value of the Funds.
  • Derivatives Risk: Derivatives are highly sensitive to changes in the value of the asset from which their value is derived. A small movement in the value of the underlying asset can cause a large movement in the value of the derivative. This can increase the sizes of losses and gains, causing the value of your investment to fluctuate. When using derivatives, the Funds can lose significantly more than the amount they have invested in derivatives.
  • Changes in Interest Rates & Inflation Risk: Investments in bonds/money market securities are affected by interest rates and inflation trends which may negatively affect the value of the Funds.
  • Credit Ratings and Unrated Securities Risk: Bonds with a low credit rating or unrated bonds have a greater risk of default. These investments may negatively affect the value of the Funds.
  • Credit Risk: The issuer of a security held by the Funds may not pay income or repay capital to the Funds when due.
  • Emerging Markets Risk: Emerging Markets have additional risks due to less-developed market practices.
  • Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and/or the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (“Stock Connect”) risk: The Funds may invest in China A shares through Stock Connect programmes. These may be subject to regulatory changes and quota limitations. An operational constraint such as a suspension in trading could negatively affect the Funds’ ability to achieve their investment objectives.
  • Volcker Rule Risk: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation or one of its affiliates (“BNYM”) has invested in these Funds. As a result of restrictions under the “Volcker Rule,” which has been adopted by U.S. Regulators, BNYM must reduce its shareholding percentage so that it constitutes less than 25% of the Funds within, generally, three years of the Funds’ establishment (which starts when the Funds’ manager begins making investments for the Funds). Risks may include: BNYM may initially own a proportionately larger percentage of the Funds, and any mandatory reductions may increase Fund portfolio turnover rates, resulting in increased costs, expenses and taxes. Details of BNYM’s investment in the Funds are available upon request.
  • CoCo’s Risk: Contingent Convertible Securities (CoCo’s) convert from debt to equity when the issuer’s capital drops below a pre-defined level. This may result in the security converting into equities at a discounted share price, the value of the security being written down, temporarily or permanently, and/or coupon payments ceasing or being deferred.
  • Sustainable Funds Risk: The Funds follow a sustainable investment approach, which may cause them to perform differently than funds that have a similar objective but which do not integrate sustainable investment criteria when selecting securities. The Funds will not engage in stock lending activities and, therefore, may forego any additional returns that may be produced through such activities.
  • Investment in Infrastructure Companies Risk: The value of investments in Infrastructure Companies may be negatively impacted by changes in the regulatory, economic or political environment in which they operate.
  • Counterparty Risk: The insolvency of any institutions providing services such as custody of assets or acting as a counterparty to derivatives or other contractual arrangements, may expose the Funds to financial loss. 



The value of investments can fall. Investors may not get back the amount invested. Income from investments may vary and is not guaranteed.

Newton FutureLegacy Investment Team


Bhavin Shah

Portfolio Manager

Bhavin joined Newton in June 2011 as a portfolio manager in the mixed assets investment team. Prior to joining Newton, he worked at SG Hambros for seven years where he was responsible for managing client portfolios focused on absolute return and multi-asset strategies. Bhavin is co-lead manager on numerous multi-asset accounts at Newton. In addition to portfolio management responsibilities, Bhavin is a member of the multi-asset Investment Risk Oversight Group. 


Bhavin holds an MSc in Mathematics with distinction and is a CFA charterholder. 
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Paul Flood

Head of Mixed Asset Investment

Paul is Head of Mixed Assets Investment at Newton. He is also lead manager of the Newton Multi-Asset Diversified Return strategy, the Newton Multi-Asset Income strategy and the Newton Multi-Asset Growth strategy. He also provides leadership and analysis on asset allocation, derivatives and convertible bonds for the wider firm, having spent the earlier part of his career working on strategic asset allocation and derivative strategy. Paul is responsible for generating ideas within alternative assets and has been leading in this area since 2008. He is a member of the macro allocation group and provides feedback to the wider house on strategic and tactical asset allocation.


Paul joined Newton in 2004. He is a CFA charterholder and has completed the certificate in quantitative finance (CQF) after passing with distinction. Paul studied Astrophysics at the University of St Andrews and is a keen cyclist and runner, having recently cycled the length of the UK from Land’s End to John O’Groats and often participates in marathons.
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Martin Chambers

Portfolio Manager

Martin Chambers, Portfolio Manager, is the alternative PM on the FutureLegacy range. He is a credit research and derivatives analyst, specialising in global investment grade and high-yield bonds across several sectors including financials and utilities. Martin is also part of the team responsible for the management of the Newton Sustainable Global Dynamic Bond strategy.


Joined Newton: 2010
Joined industry: 2006
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Nancy Last

Senior Portfolio Analyst

Nancy Last, is a senior portfolio analyst working in the FutureLegacy team. Nancy, who joined Newton in 2017, initially worked in business control before moving into the portfolio implementation team.

Joined Newton: 2017
Joined industry: 2017
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Paul Byrne

Quantitative analyst and portfolio manager, quantitative equity team

Paul is a member of Newton’s multi-dimensional research team, and works within the quantitative equity team. Paul is a quantitative analyst with a focus on providing analysis to aid portfolio construction and risk management across Newton’s product range, while also being part of the portfolio management team across Newton’s FutureLegacy range and thematic mandates. Paul is also a member of the equity and multi-asset investment risk oversight groups and Investment Oversight Committee.
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Newton AUM by investment team


As at 31 March 2025



1 Newton’s global AUM is adjusted lower to factor in any double counting of affiliate fund or fund-of-fund assets which can occur when a Newton multi-asset strategy invests in a BNY Mellon fund, that is sub-advised by Newton. At end March 2025, total assets invested by Newton multi-asset strategies on this basis was £2.6bn. To avoid double counting we extract these assets from Newton’s global AUM, which results in a total global AUM of £76.6bn for Newton. Mixed Assets and Charities team assets of £11.7bn includes £1.5bn of this form of double-counted assets. Multi-Asset Solutions team assets of £10.1bn includes £1.1bn of this form of double-counted assets. The AUM includes assets under advisement (AUA) for a model of securities that the Firm does not arrange or effect the purchase or sale of securities.

 

Assets under management (AUM) relates to the combined assets managed by the Newton Investment Management group. From 1 September 2021, Newton group of companies includes Newton Investment Management Limited (NIM) and Newton Investment Management North America LLC (NIMNA).

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