Russian equities approached a seven-month high today as investors bet Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency will extend the market's ongoing rally.
Aberdeen is taking on the management of two emerging market Credit Suisse funds, which will be merged into existing offshore portfolios run by Devan Kaloo and Brett Diment.
Prashant Kothari has joined Pictet's emerging markets equity team, responsible for Indian equities.
As a tearful Vladimir Putin took the Russian presidency over the weekend amid allegations of vote-rigging, investors are concerned the win could trigger protests and market uncertainty.
Walker Crips managers Jan Luthman and Steve Bailey have increased their exposure to companies operating in emerging markets in anticipation of further falls in sterling.