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Markets
Eurozone crisis: "An intense game of chicken that can be solved"
Investors are captivated by fear of default contagion, driving market liquidity to determine sovereign solvency. This is wrong, but there is reason for optimism, says Western ...
By Leigh Powell | 28 October 2011
Alternatives
Legg Mason targets 2012 M&A for alternatives
CEO Mark Fetting says the global fund management company wants to acquire alternative capabilities to complement the group’s Permal business.
By Jame DiBiasio | 15 September 2011
People Moves
Permal adds two China specialists in country ramp-up
The fund-of-hedge-funds firm appoints Yale professor Zhiwu Chen and ex-ING executive Matthew Yao to senior roles and may double allocations to Asia to target regional growth.
By Yvonne Chan | 14 June 2011
Asset Owners
Taiwan's Labour Pension Fund awards $750 million in mandates
Legg Mason's Esemplia, Morgan Stanley Investment Management and Vontobel will each run a $250 million global emerging-market portfolio, the state entity’s first GEM mandates.
By Joe Marsh | 12 August 2010
Outlooks
Government bond downside risks now outweigh upside risks, says Western
With government bond yields now more likely to rise than fall, investors will need to focus on both yields and credit spreads, says product specialist Mike Story.
By Joseph Marsh | 3 May 2010
Outlooks
Asian stock prices fair to slightly undervalued, says Batterymarch
Asia ex-Japan stocks are currently valued at 13x forward earnings, with an expected growth rate of close to 20%, says Ray Prasad at Batterymarch.
By Joseph Marsh | 17 February 2010
People Moves
Neuberger names Henchman as Asia COO
Jason Henchman becomes Asia chief operating officer at Neuberger Berman, having previously served as Asia head of compliance at Legg Mason Investments.
By Joseph Marsh | 3 February 2010
Outlooks
Two managers’ routes to favouring US blue-chips
The views of Legg Mason's Bill Miller, who pursues value, and ClearBridge's Scott Glasser, who goes after quality, intersect.
By Jame DiBiasio | 15 January 2010
Outlooks
Mauboussin sees abundant 'expectation gaps'
Value investors suffered particularly badly during the crisis but are in better shape now, says Michael Mauboussin of Legg Mason Capital Management.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 November 2009
Outlooks
Legg Mason manager sees start of US cyclical bull market
Mary Chris Gay, a portfolio manager at Legg Mason Capital Management, believes the recovery in corporate earnings could surprise investors on the upside.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 14 September 2009
Outlooks
Legg Mason sees start of a new bull market
Technology stocks now make up about one-third of Legg Mason's $304 million Value Fund.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 13 July 2009
Distribution
Legg Mason launches global bond fund in Singapore
The global multi-strategy bond fund is managed by subsidiary Western Asset Management.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 4 June 2009
Outlooks
Legg Mason focuses on Hong Kong, China leaders
The fund house’s Hong Kong and China specialist says sticking to companies with quality management is even more important now.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 8 December 2008
Outlooks
Legg Mason counting on industry consolidation in China
Better-than-expected corporate earnings and less risk of policy missteps will support an earnings rebound in 2009, says portfolio manager Eugene Leung.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 12 August 2008
Outlooks
Bill Miller finds opportunities in battered financials
The chairman and CIO of Legg Mason Capital Management says many large-cap stocks are now attractively valued. He has moved to make his portfolio more concentrated, trimming ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 30 June 2008
Business Moves
China is a mid-term project for Legg Mason
On the distribution side, the firm is focusing on Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan. China is likely the next major target.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 4 March 2008
People Moves
Legg Mason names international head
Ronald Dewhurst will focus on expanding the firm’s business outside the US, which makes up around 34% of its nearly $1 trillion in assets under management.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 5 February 2008
Outlooks
Legg Mason’s Bill Miller is tweaking his strategy
Miller’s Legg Mason Value Trust beat the S&P 500 Index for 15 consecutive years – until last year.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 5 October 2007
People Moves
Legg Mason hires new head of Asia distribution
Lennie Lim leaves ABN Amro Asset Management to take up the role at Legg Mason.
By Liz Mak | 23 July 2007
Outlooks
Legg Mason rejects US sub-prime fears
Managers at the $20.8 billion Value Trust say now is the time to buy America.
By Samuel Riding | 26 March 2007
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