Old Mutual shakes-up the market, launches Unit Trust Equity Fund
Published on June 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM by Robert Ngwira
As one way of promoting capital market in the country, Old Mutual Malawi has launched Unit Trust Equity Fund.
Speaking during the official launch of the fund in Blantyre, Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Director of Capital Markets and Microfinance Supervision Khumbo Mtalika, said the initiative provides individuals with an opportunity to support national development and company growth by investing in the capital markets.
RBM Director of Capital Markets and Microfinance Khumbo Mtalika
On his part, Old Mutual Unit Trust Board Chairperson, Alfred Majamanda, said investors will benefit from professional investment management, diversification across different companies and potential returns from their investments.
“The Unit Trust Fund we are introducing today represents our commitment to giving Malawians more opportunities to grow and participate in the economy. It allows individuals to invest in businesses, shares in their growth, and build long-term wealth in structured and sustainable way.
“Importantly, this new fund, the Equity Fund, is part of a broader and well-diversified Unit trust offering. Alongside it, our interest-Bearing Assets Fund provides more stable, income-focused option for investors seeking lower risk and consistent return, while our balanced Funds offers blended approach-combining growth and income to suit investors looking for a middle ground between stability and capital appreciation,” said Majamnda.
The fund allows individuals to invest a minimum of K500,000, which Old Mutual will pool and invest in various companies and projects on behalf of investors.
