Zenith upgrades the Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Fund rating to ‘Highly Recommended’

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In its most recent sector review, Zenith Investment Partners (Zenith) has upgraded the Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Fund rating to ‘Highly Recommended’. Launched June 2011, the Legg Mason Martin

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Looking to solve the low yield conundrum: Legg Mason Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund marks three-year track record in Australia

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Australia has entered a record low interest rate environment and may remain so for a prolonged period. Thus, investors, and their advisers, face a problem; how to generate sufficient income in a

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Lonsec awards ‘Highly Recommended’ Rating to the Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund and Active ETF

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In its most recent sector review, Lonsec has upgraded the Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund rating to ‘Highly Recommended’. Launched in 2010, Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Fund has

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Legg Mason’s Global Fixed Income Fund cuts fees

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Legg Mason has reduced the Management Cost for the Legg Mason Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund, by 10 basis points to 0.65% per annum, effective immediately. The Legg Mason Brandywine Global

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Legg Mason appoints Andy Sowerby to Head of Asia Pacific (ex-Japan), while continuing to lead Legg Mason Australia & New Zealand

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Legg Mason announced yesterday that it has appointed Andy Sowerby as Head of Asia Pacific (ex-Japan), in a new, expanded role that seeks to continue to strengthen the firm’s presence

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Zenith adds Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund to Elite Blends Portfolios

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The Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund, with more than A$1 billion in funds under management, has been added to the Zenith Investment Partners’ Elite Blend portfolios. David Wright,

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Leading Legg Mason Fixed Income Funds added to Colonial First State FirstWrap Platform

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Two market-leading Legg Mason Fixed Income Funds, the Legg Mason Brandywine Global Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund and the Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund are now available to financial

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Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund crosses one billion dollars in funds under management

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The Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund has passed A$1 billion in funds under management, cementing its position as one of the leading Active Australian bond funds in the market. This

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Australian Fixed Income outlook- Domestic economy gets a kick start but global trade a risk

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Domestic Investment Opportunities – credit still a focus Western Asset, a leading fixed income investment manager affiliate of Legg Mason, in its recent midyear market outlook notes: “Trade negotiations have

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Investors should look at real assets for growing yield

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For investors who are focused on income, real income continues to provide an attractive yield and income growth from defensive assets which benefit from population growth, employment growth and infrastructure

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