From 1 October, Co-Deputy Fund Managers, Gautam Samarth, Stuart Canning and Tristan Hanson will become Co-Fund Managers of M&G’s Episode Macro Strategy, which includes the €493 million M&G (Lux) Episode Macro Fund. The strategy, developed by Dave Fishwick in 1999, will continue with its team-based approach and Gautam will take the role of Lead Fund Manager, and will be ultimately accountable for the final call on any investment decisions for the strategy.
All three managers are long-standing members of M&G’s £10.5 billion Multi Asset Investment team and have significant experience as portfolio managers who are committed to the team’s investment philosophy. The 20+-strong team has a collaborative approach with idea generation shared across the team that has contributed to the strong track records many of the strategies have delivered to clients over many years.
Fabiana Fedeli, CIO, Equities, Multi Asset and Sustainability, says: “Dave’s contributions to the Multi Asset team and to our wider asset management business are innumerable and I want to take the opportunity to thank him for his hard work and dedication to our business and clients. Dave created and established the Multi Asset team’s unique Episode investment philosophy and process which has underpinned many strategies we have launched in the past 25 years, providing our clients with excellent returns over the long-term in increasingly volatile markets.
“Dave has built a strong team with varied backgrounds and areas of expertise, such as research and fund management, which includes his Deputy Fund Managers, Gautam, Stuart and Tristan, who have all been working closely with Dave for many years. These appointments are testament to M&G’s commitment to develop and promote internal talent and we wish them every success as they continue to navigate clients through a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.”
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