Legg Mason

Companies | 14 Mar 16

Global asset management firm Legg Mason has merged its subsidiary Martin Currie Global Funds (MCGF) into its Legg Mason Global Fund (LMGF), as part of a move to exploit greater economies of scale, the firm has revealed.

People Moves | 23 Feb 16

Axa IM has rejigged its distribution range management team; while Cyrus Investment Management added prestige to its advisory board with a senior military figure and a political heavyweight. Meanwhile, companies across the financial sector strengthened their sales and marketing teams as we move ever deeper into 2016.

Investment | 16 Feb 16

Regionally focused small and mid-cap equity funds have filled a gap in the armour of RL360° following its recent annual review of four of its main investment vehicles.

Tax & Regulation | 2 Feb 16

Global asset management firm Legg Mason has announced plans to cut out trail commissions on its UK authorised funds effective from 1 April 2016 in line with the rules set down in Retail Distribution Review (‘RDR’).

Fixed Income | 1 Feb 16

Legg Mason subsidiary Western Asset is launching two flexible fixed income funds for investors seeking returns from bonds in the current low rate environment while looking for some protection from principal losses.