Legg Mason names new head of marketing

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Global funds management firm, Legg Mason, has announced the appointment of Felicity Nicholson as the firm’s head of Head of Marketing in Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to Managing Director, Andy

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Legg Mason reports solid December quarter

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Demonstrating the sound business structure behind its multi-affiliate model, Legg Mason Inc. has reported net income of US$51.4 million on revenues of US$715.2 million in the December quarter, 2016. The

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Lonsec awards Legg Mason Martin Currie Ethical Income Fund “Highly Recommended” rating

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Legg Mason Martin Currie yesterday announced that it has been awarded “Highly Recommended” 1 rating for its Ethical Income fund (the Fund) from Lonsec Research (Lonsec). Martin Currie, with over $10

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Legg Mason affiliate, Brandywine Global, becomes signatory of United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment

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Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc., have announced it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). “Signing

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Leading asset manager asks, “Is there a chance of an emerging market crisis under the Trump Presidency?”

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Following the U.S. election, the dollar strengthened against many currencies while emerging markets experienced periods of tightening liquidity and volatility. Richard Lawrence, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management at Brandywine Global

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Financial advisers play increasingly important role for Australians, Legg Mason survey

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A rising number of Australian investors are seeking out professional financial advice and have considerable trust in their advice, according to the Legg Mason 2016 Global Investment Survey. Legg Mason

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Australian investors reluctant to use technology: Legg Mason global survey

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When it comes to investing, Australians are the least willing to embrace new technology, according to the Legg Mason 2016 Global Investment Survey. Legg Mason surveyed 4,103 high net worth

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A new approach to maximising retirement income

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  Older Australians and their financial advisers need to reconsider the traditional building blocks of retirement portfolios to avoid people running out of money in retirement, according to global asset

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Australians looking for a formal plan from their advisers

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Australians value structure and planning most highly in their relationship with their advisers, compared to global investors who are focused on performance, according to recent Legg Mason research. Surveyed as

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Legg Mason Global Investment Survey: Conservative Aussies missing global opportunities

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Australians are vastly more conservative investors than their global counterparts, and may be missing out on key opportunities to improve returns, according to Legg Mason’s 2015 Global Investment Survey. The

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