Lazard Asset Management has a history dating back to 1848, and has served as a trusted advisor to governments, businesses, and individuals around the world, managing investment portfolios and providing investment advice to institutional and individual investors.
The firm now operates from 18 cities across 13 countries with a global staff of more than 750. Upwards of 300 investment personnel manage assets across a range of global, regional and country-specific strategies (both traditional and alternative) in listed equity and fixed income. It recently launched a global commodities fund focusing primarily on futures as well as stocks.
Firm's forecast for 2019
Smith departs after 16 years with the firm
This year's event takes place on 5 July
Popular following GFC
UK M&A activity in Q1 strongest for a decade
Anticipates improved consumer confidence
British consumers held up well in the wake of the UK Brexit referendum last year, but signs of weakness have emerged.