M&G Asian FundFund managers: Michael Godfrey and Matthew Vaight
Products available: ISA, OEIC & Savings Plan
The Fund’s sole objective is long term capital growth. It invests wholly or mainly in a range of Asian (including Australasian) securities. When not wholly invested as above, the Fund may also invest in global securities with the exception of Japanese securities.
Michael Godfrey
Michael Godfrey joined M&G in August 2004 as a fund manager on the equity structured products desk. He is a member of the global team and is co-manager of the M&G Asian Fund and the M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund. Prior to joining M&G, Michael worked for Shell Pensions Management Services as an assistant portfolio manager and was later promoted to portfolio manager. Prior to this, Michael worked for Westpac Investment Manager as a portfolio manager. He graduated in 1997 from UTS, Sydney, with a bachelor of business, majoring in finance and economics. Michael is a CFA charterholder.
Matthew Vaight
Matthew Vaight joined M&G’s UK equity desk in 1996. He is a member of the global equity team and is co-manager of the M&G Asian Fund and the M&G Global Emerging Markets Fund. In addition, he is deputy fund manager of the M&G Global Basics Fund and co-manager of the Vanguard Precious Metals & Mining Fund. Matthew graduated from Oxford University with an honours degree in mathematics. He is a member of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (UKSIP).
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