Martin Currie

Martin Currie Pacific trust's shareholders have agreed to rename the company Martin Currie Asia Unconstrained trust, as it moves away from commitments to invest in Japan and Australia.

Legg Mason has integrated eight Martin Currie equity funds into its ICVC fund range, in a move that brings all its subsidiaries under one umbrella in the UK.

Legg Mason chief executive Joe Sullivan has said Martin Currie is planning further hires as it begins to reposition following its acquisition by the US giant last year.

Mark Whitehead has left Sarasin & Partners to lead Martin Currie's rejigged equity income team.

Fund managers give their views on the key issues impacting global asset classes and outline how they are positioning portfolios.

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Martin Currie's Andy Graham has warned that Indian assets have been overbought, adding an expected increase in profits is unlikely to filter through to investors in the near future.

Legg Mason's chief executive Joe Sullivan has revealed the firm is in acquisition talks with two businesses, while it is also looking to develop its ETF capabilities.

More muted performance may be on the cards for US equities, but financials and healthcare can still out-perform, explains Martin Currie's Tom Walker.

RIT Capital Partners, the £2.3bn investment trust chaired by Lord Rothschild, is to acquire GVO Investment Management - formerly known as SVG Investment Managers.