Martin Currie is an Edinburgh-based equity specialist founded in 1881, which is an independently managed investment affiliate of Legg Mason, one of the world's largest asset management firms.
Its stock-focused approach is guided by in-depth research and careful portfolio construction. It invests for the long term to focus on equity growth.
India and trade disputes give EM managers a lot to think about
Recently retired from fund management
Effective from 1 December
Emerging markets (EM) have endured a tricky spell this year as the impact of US trade policy changes and slightly weaker earnings than expected rocked the sector.
Ness spent eight years at the firm
Spent eight years at the firm
As part of ‘well-considered succession plan’