HANetf co-CEO sticks by defence theme after it helps double firm's AUM in 12 months

$8bn in AUM

Sorin Dojan
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HANetf’s co-founder and co-CEO, Hector McNeil, remains bullish on the opportunity to capitalise on increased government defence spending - a key driver to the recent rapid expansion of his firm’s assets under management - as administrations adapt funding rules to higher borrowing costs.

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