Ashmore is one of the world’s leading investment managers dedicated to emerging markets with a history of consistently outperforming the market.
Based in London, Ashmore was started in 1992 as part of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group. In 1999, Ashmore became independent and today manages US$33 billion (at 31 March 2010) in pooled funds, segregated accounts and structured products. In 2006 the ordinary shares of Ashmore Group plc were listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Ashmore’s outstanding portfolio management and research team employs a liquidity-focused and value-driven strategy targeting total return. The company believes that active management focusing on asset liquidity and political dynamics with superior information and analysis leads to above average returns with lower risk over the cycle. Ashmore focuses on a number of investment themes including external debt, local currency, special situations (incorporating distressed debt and private equity) corporate high yield and equity.
Testament to Ashmore’s success are the numerous awards and top rankings by major rating agencies including Lipper and Standard & Poor’s. However, of greatest testament to Ashmore’s success is the confidence which central banks, government and corporate pension funds, institutions and high net worth individuals have demonstrated by investing with Ashmore.