Martin Gilbert invests in EM boutique Alquity

Firm follows a 3-D investment model

Alquity has secured the financial backing of former CEO and co-founder of Aberdeen Asset Management, Martin Gilbert, as the emerging markets boutique targets over $3bn in AUM.

The London-based boutique is seeking to maximise its market opportunity by pushing its 3-D investment model which fuses financial performance, high quality portfolio ESG and catalytic capital for local impact through its Transforming Lives programme. Alquity is targeting over $3bn in assets under management with 10x growth in revenues within five years. For that, it is entering into a strategic partnership with East Capital Group, as well as completing its capital raise with backing from the founders of Investible and from Aberdeen Asset Management co-founder and former Standard Life Abe...