Katrina Lloyd

1 week ago | investmentweek.co.uk | Katrina Lloyd

To be honest, over the past six years, it seems like he never really left: his investors are still suffering from the significant financial fallout of the collapse of his funds; the industry is still feeling the impact of the Woodford 'legacy'; and there has been comeback after comeback story as he desperately tries to find a way back in.

3 weeks ago | investmentweek.co.uk | Katrina Lloyd

In a baptism of fire, Johnson took over as CEO of asset management giant Franklin Templeton in February 2020, on the eve of Covid-19 lockdowns around the world. At the same time as leading the business through a global pandemic, five days after Johnson took on the top job, the group also announced the largest and most significant acquisition in its history: the takeover of Legg Mason to create a $1.5trn asset manager.

4 weeks ago | investmentweek.co.uk | Katrina Lloyd

Richard Rainback, global head of ETF & fund selection at EFGAM, highlighted the most common issue for his team is dealing with the high level of fund manager turnover in the market, which has been especially noticeable since 2020. "In the last year, 15% - 20% of our funds have had the co-lead or lead manager depart, compared to 5% around seven or eight years ago. Every day in the news you are seeing somebody else leave," he noted.

1 month ago | investmentweek.co.uk | Katrina Lloyd

Now in their 19th year, these awards are intended to honour asset managers, research & ratings teams, wealth managers, fund selectors, service providers, consultancies and individuals who have a key part to play in the evolution of sustainable investing. At a time of regulatory upheaval and greater scrutiny than ever before on sustainable investing, these awards have an important part to play in identifying leaders and best practice in this rapidly evolving area.

1 month ago | investmentweek.co.uk | Katrina Lloyd

The new categories are: Technology Partner of the Year (Asset and Wealth Management); Marketing and PR Partner of the Year (Asset and Wealth Management) and Consultancy/Legal Partner of the Year (Asset and Wealth Management). We will announce the winners at a special 30th Anniversary celebration of the Fund Manager of the Year Awards on 19 June at the Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London, which will be attended by asset and wealth management groups from across the industry.