Robin banks on Russia

Neptune manager Robin Geffen almost single-handedly raised Russia's profile among retail investors by realising potential in the region early on in the investment cycle

If there was an award for convincing your average London taxi driver to invest in Russia, then Neptune Investment Management's Robin Geffen wins hands down. By spotting Russia's investment potential early on in the investment cycle, Geffen almost single-handedly raised Russia's profile among retail investors, possibly more than any other investment professional. Geffen based his decision to launch the Neptune Russia and Great Russia fund in 2004 on the fact that Russia was going to be a good place to commit money for the long term, despite the fact the political and economic climate was qu...