Legg Mason
Legg Mason acquires 82% in US-based investment platform
Legg Mason has acquired an 82% stake in US-based online investment adviser Financial Guard for an undisclosed sum.
Macro Views | 4 Jul 16
Asset managers at different stages of Brexit readiness
If the UK leaves the European single market following the Brexit vote, the country risks losing its financial passporting rights.
Legg Mason taps global infrastructure income with new fund
Baltimore-headquartered asset manager Legg Mason is to launch an income-oriented global infrastructure fund. Managed by the group’s Australia-based subsidiary Rare Infrastructure, the fund will be made available to investors in the UK onshore fund range.
Technology | 12 Apr 16
UK millennials more likely to embrace robo-advice, says Legg Mason
UK millennials are more open to receiving financial advice from automated services, so-called robo-advice, than their counterparts around the world, a survey by global asset manager Legg Mason has revealed.
Investment | 21 Mar 16
Investors trust the media more than robo-advice, survey finds
More investors trust the media on investment than robo-advice services despite the rising numbers of start-ups and established companies entering the online space, according to Legg Mason’s 2016 Global Investment Study.