Emerging focused has launched three new funds for investors wanting more access to Chinese securities.

They are the Ashmore Chinese Debt Fund, Chinese Equity Fund and Multi-Strategy Fund.

“China is not only the world’s second largest economy, it is also one of the most difficult to access, with local markets having been largely inaccessible to foreign investors. The launch of these funds changes this dramatically. Investors now have unparalleled access to local Chinese securities and these funds provide investors the opportunity to invest in one of the most dynamic markets in the world,” said Christoph Hofmann, Ashmore's Global Head of Distribution.

“Domestic Chinese equities and fixed income assets are significantly under-represented in most global portfolios and these funds will allow our clients to make dedicated investments in China and suitably diversify their asset allocation,” he added.

Northern Trust is providing fund administration services for the funds in Luxembourg, while HSBC will serve as onshore subcustodian.

The funds are registered for sale in Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Singapore.