Andy Sowerby
Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups, today announced that ten of its market leading managed funds are now available via the Praemium SMA.
Andy Sowerby, Legg Mason managing director, said: “We are pleased to partner with one of the fastest growing platforms in Australia, Praemium, to provide access to our high-performing managed funds range.
“Demand for Legg Mason funds continues to grow, driven by the strong performance of our investment affiliates, especially Western Asset, Martin Currie, Brandywine Global and QS Investors. These funds increasingly appeal to financial advisers due to the strength of the propositions, competitive pricing and high independent ratings,” said Mr Sowerby.
Praemium CEO Michael Ohanessian commented: “We welcome the Legg Mason funds onto our platform. As a leading managed account provider with more than $7 billion in funds on platform in Australia and internationally, we are always seeking to partner with leading fund managers so the Praemium SMA continues to provide best-of-breed options to financial advisers and their clients.”
The Legg Mason managed funds now available to financial advisers and their clients via the Praemium SMA, across equity, fixed interest and multi-asset classes, are:
- Legg Mason Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Emerging Markets Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Diversified Growth Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Diversified Income Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Core Equity Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Ethical Income Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Select Opportunities Fund
- Legg Mason QS Investors Global Equity Fund
- Legg Mason Western Asset Global Bond Fund
- Legg Mason Western Asset Macro Opportunities Bond Fund
Other Legg Mason Funds already available via the Praemium SMA are:
- Legg Mason Brandywine Global Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund
- Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Fund
- Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund
- Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Cash Fund