Maia Capital places emphasis on manager selection

Manager Chris Ralph heads up group's aim to outperform through manager selection as it seeks to introduce itself to the wider intermediary market

With most multi-managers looking to add value through asset allocation, Maia Capital's approach stands in stark contrast: it aims to outperform from manager selection. The boutique, set up with backing from Resolution Asset Management last year, is going out on roadshows during May to introduce itself to the wider intermediary market. Maia founder Chris Ralph said: "There is lots of evidence to suggest asset allocation is incredibly hard to get right. A lot of multi-managers have high cash levels but if the market suddenly snaps up 10%, their relative returns will have suffered." Cent...