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Chicago, IL (March 25, 2025) – After an extensive search, L&G is pleased to announce that Jed Plafker will be joining as US CEO, L&G – Asset Management, America. Jed joins us from Franklin Templeton, where he has been since 1994 and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Global Alliances and New Business Strategies. Over his long tenure at Franklin Templeton, he has held senior roles in legal, distribution, and business leadership across key global markets. He has a strong track record in investment distribution and strategy, and we believe that Jed’s proven leadership will make him an outstanding addition to our senior team.
Chicago, IL (January 15, 2025) – Legal & General (‘L&G’) through its dedicated US investment arm has acquired Arkadia, a premier apartment building located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. This strategic purchase for its Institutional Retirement business marks a significant addition to the portfolio and underscores L&G’s commitment and track-record of investing in high-quality real estate assets on a global scale.
London, October 25, 2024 – Legal & General (‘L&G’) today announces its strategic investment in Boston-based, global real estate private equity firm, Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC (‘Taurus’), alongside an initial commitment of up to $200m in seed capital to multifamily, a key growth market that continues to be one of the strongest performing real estate sectors in the US.
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The Journal of Portfolio Management
Revanta Pawar for their latest Asset Manager Perspectives publication. The interview covers the daily portfolio management of the firm’s multi-asset strategies, provides an update on derivatives and the current market environment, as well as shares qualities and advice for junior portfolio managers.
Reuters
Anthony Woodside, CFA, FRM, Head of Multi-Sector Fixed Income & Investment Strategy, was quoted in a recent Reuters article. The article discusses Moody's recent downgrade of America's pristine sovereign credit rating and how it may be intensifying investor worry about the US’s fiscal path.
Nasdaq TradeTalks
Anthony Woodside, CFA, FRM, Head of Multi-Sector Fixed Income & Investment Strateg, joined Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss the direction of the US economy and implications to consider in a higher-for-longer rate and inflation environment.
Reuters
Anthony Woodside, CFA, FRM, Head of Multi-Sector Fixed Income & Investment Strategy, was quoted in article by Reuters. The article discusses how credit spreads have fallen as investors become more confident on the outlook.
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