Amer Bisat takes on lead management of strategy trio as BlackRock head of EMD steps back

‘Unified approach’

James Baxter-Derrington
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Head of sovereign and emerging markets alpha at BlackRock Amer Bisat has taken on lead management of a trio of funds, as head of emerging markets debt Sergio Trigo Paz steps back from day-to-day fund management responsibilities.

Bisat takes over from Trigo Paz as lead manager on BlackRock's Flexi Dynamic, ESG Blended and EM Short Duration strategies, according to a spokesperson at the firm. BlackRock adds impact bond strategy to EM fund range The move comes as part of a wider adjustment of portfolio management across strategies at the firm during 2022. Along with the additional portfolio management responsibilities, Bisat will also lead a new structure for the teams managing emerging markets debt. A spokesperson said: "This unified approach will enhance collaboration and increase our ability to leverage...

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