Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Investment Solutions
Ashmore Group is a specialist Emerging Markets investment manager with over thirty years' experience in these markets. Founded in 1992 as part of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, we are now based in London and continue to innovate through new strategies that provide investors with opportunities in Emerging Markets. Our expertise spans investment themes including External Debt, Local Currency, Corporate Debt, Equities and Alternatives, with a strong focus on sustainability and impact investing.We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, with a proven track record of delivering tailored solutions to institutional and sophisticated investors globally. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised through industry awards, while our research-driven approach ensures clients benefit from deep macroeconomic insights and strategic positioning in dynamic markets.
Services
External Debt
Local Currency
Corporate Debt
Equities
Alternatives
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in Emerging Markets investment management
- Our team combines local market expertise with global strategic insights
- We prioritise sustainable and impact investing practices
- We are authorised and regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority
- Our research-driven approach delivers tailored solutions for sophisticated investors
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
External Debt
Ashmore Group's External Debt strategy focuses on government bonds and sovereign instruments in Emerging Markets. We leverage deep credit analysis to identify opportunities in countries with improving fundamentals. This service suits institutional investors seeking diversified exposure to currency-denominated debt instruments through actively managed portfolios.
Local Currency
Our Local Currency expertise combines interest rate positioning with currency management in Emerging Market economies. The strategy capitalises on yield differentials and macroeconomic trends through sovereign bonds and derivative instruments. Institutional clients benefit from tailored solutions that balance risk-return profiles with liquidity requirements in dynamic currency environments.
Corporate Debt
Ashmore Group's Corporate Debt offering targets high-yield and investment-grade bonds issued by Emerging Market corporations. We employ bottom-up credit analysis alongside sectoral macroeconomic assessments to construct diversified portfolios. This service caters to sophisticated investors seeking income generation through fixed-income instruments with active risk management.
Equities
Our Equities strategy provides exposure to Emerging Market listed securities through active stock-picking and thematic investing. The approach combines quantitative screening with on-the-ground research to identify growth opportunities across sectors. Designed for institutional investors seeking capital appreciation through diversified equity portfolios in developing economies.
Alternatives
Ashmore Group's Alternatives platform includes hedge funds, private credit and real asset strategies focused on Emerging Markets. We offer non-traditional investment solutions with low correlation to conventional asset classes. This service addresses demand for diversified returns through innovative structures tailored to sophisticated investors' risk profiles.
People
Mark Coombs
Founder
Mark Coombs established Ashmore Group in 1992 after 15 years at ANZ Banking Group. He pioneered Emerging Market debt investing and continues shaping the firm's strategic direction while mentoring investment teams across global offices.
Janet Li
Head of Investments
Janet Li leads the investment division with 25 years' experience in Emerging Markets. She oversees portfolio management teams and ensures consistent application of Ashmore Group's research-driven investment process across all strategies.
Simon Derrick
Chief Economist
Simon Derrick has served as Ashmore Group's Chief Economist since 2005. His macroeconomic analysis informs investment decisions across asset classes, with particular expertise in commodity markets and Middle Eastern economies.
Questions
What markets does Ashmore specialise in?
Ashmore focuses exclusively on Emerging Markets across Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe, offering expertise in debt and equity investments.
How does Ashmore approach sustainable investing?
We integrate ESG principles across all investment processes, with dedicated impact investment strategies that align financial returns with sustainability goals.
What regulatory protections apply to Ashmore funds?
Our UK-based funds are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, while offshore funds comply with relevant international frameworks like AIFMD.
What investment products does Ashmore offer?
We provide access to External Debt, Local Currency, Corporate Debt, Equities and Alternatives through UCIS, SICAV structures and US mutual funds.
How can investors access Ashmore's research?
Institutional investors can subscribe to our Insights platform for regular updates on Emerging Market trends and portfolio strategies.
