Legg Mason

Macro Views | 9 Jun 17

The thesaurus doesn’t offer a decent alternative to “uncertainty”, the post-election word du jour, yet Theresa May’s dire performance makes it likely we will be reading the word many times a day for the foreseeable future.

Equities | 3 Mar 17

The largest US equity funds are dominated by managers with a great deal of experience who focus on companies with the potential for durable growth.

Companies | 17 Feb 17

Canada’s RBC has appointed a head of wealth management for its businesses in the UK, the Channel Islands and Asia. Gemma Godfrey’s Moola has poached its chief investment officer from BlackRock, while Ascot Lloyd has created a new head of advice role.

Companies | 8 Dec 16

Swiss Life’s chief executive for Switzerland is to depart next year, with his successor already identified. Columbia Threadneedle has also named a chief executive, tasked with covering Emea and asset management. Legg Mason’s head of UK sales is set to depart, with a search underway for his replacement.

Investment | 8 Nov 16

Legg Mason’s Evan Bauman talks about letting value dictate
his contrarian approach to co-managing the US Aggressive Growth Fund and the importance of hand holding.