Legg Mason’s 2017 Corporate Social Responsibility Report shows enhanced focus on ESG investments, commitment to stronger PRI engagement

From

Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups, has published its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, for fiscal year 2017 [1] . This report reflects the combined effort and contribution of professionals within the firm and across the affiliate organizations. “I am deeply proud of the CSR efforts that reinforce Legg Mason’s corporate mission, Investing to Improve Lives™,”

continue reading
05 Dec 2017

0 comments

Justin Nunan latest to join Legg Mason as Institutional Sales Director

From

Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups with A$962 billion in funds under management globally, has boosted its Australian institutional sales team with the appointment of Justin Nunan as Institutional Sales Director. An experienced institutional investor, Nunan joins Legg Mason from Media Super where he was investment manager, responsible for managing approximately A$5

continue reading
14 Nov 2017

0 comments

Legg Mason bolsters Sydney office with the appointment of National Business Development Manager

From

Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups with A$962 billion in funds under management globally, has announced the appointment of Adam Muston as National Business Development Manager based in the firm’s recently opened Sydney office. Adam Muston has over ten years of work experience in the financial services industry and joins Legg

continue reading
01 Nov 2017

0 comments

Legg Mason on ‘Trumparound’

From

Legg Mason on ‘’ Legg Mason, a leading global fund manager, presents a global bond update. They comment: Global bond markets suffered a sharp turnaround, mostly driven by expectations that US president Donald Trump will unveil next week a tax plan aimed easing businesses’ costs, thereby accelerating growth. The benchmark US Treasury 10-year yield jumped

continue reading
30 Oct 2017

0 comments

Profit season reaction shows investors’ priorities: Martin Currie  

From

Investors’ responses to the profit reporting season suggest that the market is still rewarding those companies that can produce results in a weak revenue environment, rather than rewarding those investing for the future, according to Legg Mason’s Australian equities affiliate, Martin Currie Australia’s analysis of market reaction to the results. Profits in the year to

continue reading
22 Sep 2017

0 comments

Western Asset liquid alternatives strategy captivates Aussie investors

From

Following its global success, the introduction of the Legg Mason Western Asset Macro Opportunities Bond Fund in Australia sees this Fund pass its first anniversary in style. Managed by one of the world leaders in global fixed income investing and led by the CIO of Western Asset, Ken Leech, this fund is an absolute return

continue reading
12 Sep 2017

0 comments

Legg Mason Inc. announces positive results for the quarter

From

Legg Mason, Inc. (NYSE: LM), one of world’s largest funds management groups, has reported its operating results for the first fiscal quarter 2018. The Company reported net income of US$50.9 million, or US$0.52 per diluted share. Joseph A. Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of Legg Mason said “Legg Mason delivered strong earnings for the first fiscal

continue reading
04 Aug 2017

0 comments

Legg Mason’s market leading liquid-alternatives strategy now added to Netwealth superannuation and investment platform

From

Legg Mason, one of world’s largest funds management groups, has announced that Legg Mason Western Asset Macro Opportunities Bond Fund has been added to one of Australia’s leading superannuation and investment platforms, Netwealth, following a strong demand for this strategy from financial advisers and their clients. In 2012, Western Asset, a leading fixed income affiliate

continue reading
02 Aug 2017

0 comments

Zenith awards leading Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Trust a ‘Highly Recommended’ rating

From

Legg Mason, one of world’s largest funds management groups, announced that the Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Trust has received the highest rating from Zenith Investment Partners – ‘Highly Recommended’. The Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Trust, managed by Legg Mason’s leading fixed interest specialist affiliate, Western Asset, provides investors with exposure to

continue reading
06 Jul 2017

0 comments

Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Strategy added to FirstChoice platform

From

Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups today announced that the Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income Strategy is now available to all users of the FirstChoice platform, managed by Colonial First State. Launched in 2010, the Legg Mason Martin Currie Real Income strategy invests in a blend of listed real assets

continue reading
04 Jul 2017

0 comments