Premier Miton's Rob James retires after 34 years

investmentweek.co.uk:

James joined Premier Miton in August 2020, after serving as an equity analyst at Merian Global Investors, Old Mutual Global Investors and Aviva Investors.

At Premier Miton, he co-managed the Premier Miton Financials Capital Securities fund alongside head of fixed income Lloyd Harris, who will remain as lead manager of the strategy.

Following James' departure at the end of 2023, Harris will be supported by the firm's wider fixed income team, including Simon Prior, co-manager of the Premier Miton Corporate Bond Monthly Income fund, Hoy Wan, co-manager of the Premier Miton UK Money Market fund, and the firm's team of credit analysts.

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James joined Premier Miton in August 2020, after serving as an equity analyst at Merian Global Investors, Old Mutual Global Investors and Aviva Investors. He began his career at Baring Asset Management in 1989, where he spent 14 years.

Mike O'Shea, CEO of Premier Miton, said: «Investors can feel reassured that the fund will continue to be managed in the same way, using the team's broad experience and specialist skills in this asset class.

»We wish Rob all the very best for his retirement and for the future."

The Premier Miton Financials Capital Securities fund was launched in September 2020 and has £195.5m in assets under management. According to data from Morningstar Direct, the strategy returned 5.3% in 2021, -7.4% in 2022 and 6.5% in 2023.

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