Butcher's Invesco restructure could 're-energise the brand'

Could lead to better understanding of the Invesco proposition

David Brenchley
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An overhaul of Invesco's equity teams could help "re-energise the brand", after years of sustained outflows and poor performance from some of its flagship offerings.

Changes have rung out across the Henley-based firm's equities ranges since Stephanie Butcher's appointment as CIO at the start of 2020. Butcher's review of Invesco's UK equities desk saw Neil Woodford's successor and co-head of UK equities Mark Barnett fall on his sword first. On Tuesday, Investment Week revealed the firm's European equities head Jeff Taylor would retire at the end of 2020. Investment Influencers coronavirus Q&A: Ben Gutteridge of Invesco Barnett passed his title has head of the UK equities team over to Martin Walker, who recently became co-head, with James Gold...

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