AGF Welcomes Regina Chi as Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, AGF Emerging Markets
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Deepens bench strength and diversity of global equity platform with four new
members
TORONTO, July 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Investments Inc.
(AGF) (TSX:AGF.B) is pleased to announce the appointment of Regina Chi to the
position of Vice-President and lead Portfolio Manager* on AGF's Emerging Markets
strategies, including the AGF Emerging Markets Fund. She joins the organization
on August 14, 2017.
"Regina deepens the bench strength of our global equity platform and supports
our evolving investment management team," said Kevin McCreadie, President and
Chief Investment Officer, AGF Investments Inc. "With the right people in place,
our research analysis, idea sharing and accountability will lead to deep
insights and ultimately better investment decisions."
Regina brings 23 years of emerging markets and international investing
experience to this role. She was most recently a partner at DePrince, Race &
Zollo Inc. where she was portfolio manager for the Emerging Markets and
International Value disciplines. She was also head of portfolio management and
research as they related to the Emerging Markets, Global, International and
International Small Cap strategies. Prior to this role, she held senior
investment management roles at Oppenheimer Capital, Federated Investors and Clay
Finlay Inc.
"This is a great opportunity for me to be part of an asset management firm that
is focused on investment excellence across multiple platforms, fundamental
research analysis and best-in-class risk management," said Regina Chi. "I am
thrilled to be part of a global organization that invests in its people and
technology."
Regina will join AGF's global equity platform reporting to Stephen Way, one of
the longest tenured global equity managers in Canada. Alpha Ba will continue to
be Co-Portfolio Manager on the emerging markets strategies working closely with
Regina.
The Global Equity Team covers a variety of global and emerging markets mandates
using their collective industry experience and globally diversified cultural
backgrounds to help locate opportunities unrecognized by the market. Team
members hail from 11 countries, speak 16 languages and made approximately 800
company visits last year.
Following an extensive search, Regina was selected for her wealth of knowledge
in emerging markets and international equities, her track record and management
style.
"We are committed to investing in the Global Equity Team ahead of anticipated
growth with new hires and promotions," said Stephen Way, Senior Vice-President,
Portfolio Manager and 30-year AGF veteran. "We are always looking for
opportunities to diversify the team, while allocating resources to ensure we
have the best people in the place to reflect our capabilities."
In addition to Regina joining the global equity platform, AGF is also pleased to
announce that Jamie Maddock and Angela Rhoden are joining the Team as Global
Equity Analysts, while Wyeth Wright has been promoted to Global Equity Analyst.
* Subject to regulatory approval.
About AGF Management Limited
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is a diversified global asset
management firm with retail, institutional, alternative and high-net-worth
businesses. As an independent firm, AGF strives to help investors succeed by
delivering excellence in investment management and providing an exceptional
client experience. AGF's suite of diverse investment solutions extends globally
to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and individual investors to
institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign
wealth funds and endowments and foundations.
AGF has investment operations and client servicing teams on the ground in North
America, Europe and Asia. With approximately $36 billion in total assets under
management, AGF serves more than one million investors.
Media Contact
Amanda Marchment
Director, Corporate Communications
416-865-4169
amanda.marchment(at)agf.com
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Datum: 19.07.2017 - 13:00 Uhr
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