With its sole focus on Emerging Markets and one of the longest and most successful track records in this asset class, Ashmore has several distinguishing features relative to its peers:
Long-standing presence and dedication to EM
As one of the largest specialist EM managers, the firm’s size encourages contact from key EM participants. Ashmore’s CEO is a founding member of the Emerging Markets Trade Association, which has helped shape the investment universe.
A time-tested philosophy and process
Ashmore’s overarching investment philosophy and process have been unchanged since the firm’s foundation. They have withstood the test of time, and challenges such as the EM debt crises of the mid and late-1990s, which have been rich in critical teachings.
Extensive EM relationships
Over three decades, Ashmore’s employees have established extensive relationships across the emerging world, which provides the firm with great insights into local economic and business developments.
Global resources and local expertise
Ashmore has an experienced and extensive global team of investment professionals; this enables wide coverage of the EM universe of close to 60 countries. There is a strong local presence within Emerging Markets, specifically in Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
