Janus Capital Group has signed a sub investment management agreement with DIAM International to launch two new Asia-focused funds and two new Japan-focused funds.

The equity funds, which will be available within the Janus Capital Funds (JCF) range, a UCITS incorporated in Ireland, include Janus Japan Fund, Janus Japan Emerging Opportunities Fund, Janus Asia Frontier Markets Fund and Janus Asia Growth Drivers Fund.

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The first two funds will focus on Asian equities, while the other two will focus solely on Japanese market.

The Janus Japan Fund is an unconstrained Japan fund that invests across all market caps, styles and equity sectors, while the Emerging Opportunities Fund invests in the growth drivers of the Japanese economy by providing exposure to emerging and potential growth companies.

In addition, the Frontier Markets Fund is an All-Cap equity fund that seeks exposure to Asia’s frontier markets, while the Janus Asia Growth Drivers Fund invests on Asian consumer and other sectors driving Asia’s growth.

Augustus Cheh, president of Janus Capital International, said: "With ongoing support from our strategic partner Dai-ichi Life, we are delighted to offer our clients these Asian and Japanese equity funds, leveraging the strong track record and expertise of DIAM, and we continue to be committed to providing clients with best-in-class investment opportunities across global markets and asset classes."

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