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.
Martin Flood, manager of the Lazard US Equity Concentrated fund, explains the case for US equities despite their current premium valuation levels.
Defensives underperformed in H1
China's 'new economy', focused on consumer demand and the service sectors, is accelerating.
Will rebrand to PGIM in January
Nikko Asset Management has expanded its global fixed income team with the hire of fund manager Holger Mertens from Lazard.
Lazard Asset Management is set to build on the success of its Global Listed Infrastructure Equity fund through the launch of a concentrated global equity portfolio.
Lazard UK Omega manager Alan Custis is backing the acquisitive Man Group to pursue further M&A activity as it continues to diversify away from its quant strategies.