Legg Mason's CEO tells Investment Week about his ambitious plans for Martin Currie after finally securing a deal the US giant had been chasing "for years".
The US asset management group announced its intention to buy equity boutique Martin Currie last monthas it moves to increase its equity proposition beyond the US. Joe Sullivan (pictured), president and chief executive of Legg Mason, outlined his strategy for the Edinburgh-based business in an exclusive interview with Investment Week. The plans could involve launching and seeding new products at Martin Currie to complement its existing range of Asia-focused funds, as well as hiring new managers and investment teams. "We will keep all the funds Martin Currie already has, but they hav...
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