Aegon Asset Management publishes its Value Assessment for the year to 31 July 2025

This year, our report looks a bit different on purpose. That is because the FCA has introduced new rules to make the Assessment of Value report simpler.

 

Now, instead of going through all seven detailed criteria per fund, we only need to clearly state whether our charges are fair and provide a summary of any improvements we are making. Firms can also choose where to present these assessment results - either in their annual reports or in separate documents. However, please be assured that the way we assess value and manage our funds has not changed, nor has how we work with our distribution partners. 

 

These new rules are designed to cut down on unnecessary paperwork and costs, and even more simplifications may be on the way. We hope that these changes provide clarity on our priorities, whilst allowing us to focus more of our time on delivering the best possible outcomes on behalf of you, our investors.

 

What does the Value Assessment cover?

 

We have collated data from across the firm to assess the value provided by Aegon Asset Management for each individual fund. To ensure that our Value Assessment and methodology is in line with customer and industry expectations, we collaborated with independent third-party-consultants throughout the assessment process. This ensured consideration of a comprehensive range of criteria and perspectives.

 

When constructing our report, we looked at the following criteria:

  1. Quality of service: Are we - and are our materials - accessible to investors, and are we managing our funds appropriately?
  2. Performance: Are our funds meeting their performance objectives?
  3. Annual Fund Mangagement costs: Are our fees appropriate for our clients?
  4. Economies of scale: Are available cost savings being passed onto clients?
  5. Comparable market rates: How do our fund fees and charges compare to other asset managers?
  6. Comparable services: Do similar funds at Aegon Asset Management charge similar fees?
  7. Classes of units: Are share classes, and their associated fees, appropriate and available for investment?
  8. Other considerations: With regards to individual funds, are there any other considerations that need addressing, such as liquidity?

 

When will our next Value Statement be published?

 

Our next Value Statement will be published in November 2026.

For further details, read our 2025 Value Assessment