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Overview
As long-term investors, we use bottom-up, fundamental research to identify high quality emerging market companies with robust balance sheets and growth potential that we believe is attractive. Our process for identifying the very best investment opportunities in emerging markets is underpinned by our long-term investment philosophy and belief that companies exhibiting these characteristics are frequently undervalued by the market.
ESG factors are embedded in the investment process and engagement is viewed as an essential element of our analysis. Top-down factors are considered a source of risk, as such, a member of the team is dedicated to macro and political research. Investors can expect relative performance to be delivered on the strength of individual investments and not a particular market outcome.
Key Information
Portfolio characteristics | UK Equity Income |
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Objective | Long-Term Growth |
Asset Class | Listed Equities |
Style | All-cap core |
Investable Universe | Emerging Markets |
Benchmark | MSCI Emerging Markets Index |
Market capitalisation | All-Cap |
Sector/country allocations | As a result of stock selection-managed within factor risk analysis |
Security limit | Maximum 10% absolute stock weight |
Number of stocks | 40-60 |
Portfolio turnover | Low - expected turnover |
Forecast tracking error | Maximum of 8% per annum |
Manager Inception | October 2010 |
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Together, our capabilities form a powerful strategy, bringing together the best opportunities in Emerging Markets
Why Invest in Global Emerging Markets
High-conviction stock-driven investing
We focus on company fundamentals rather than macro factors to create a highly differentiated, stock-driven portfolio with a focus on long-term outcomes.
Collaborative team culture
Our uniquely collaborative culture fosters challenge and debate, leading to deeper insights and better decision-making. All team members are responsible for research and portfolio management.
Investment Strategy
Our investment philosophy is founded on a belief that the market frequently misprices a company’s long-term, value-creation potential; as long-term investors, we are able to identify the nature and scale of the mispricing through rigorous fundamental research.
- We use bottom-up, fundamental research with ESG integration to identify high quality companies with robust balance sheets and demonstrable, growth potential that we believe is attractive. We believe that companies exhibiting these characteristics are frequently undervalued by the market and that this inefficiency has been persistent over time.
- The key components of our transparent and disciplined investment process can be categorised as idea generation, fundamental analysis, stock discussion and portfolio construction.
- Each stage has a clear outcome, to track the journey of an investment from early idea, through to possible inclusion in our portfolio. This helps us collaborate in an effective manner, harnesses our collective knowledge at the appropriate times and helps us build conviction in our investment decisions.

Investment Strategy
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Our investment philosophy is founded on a belief that the market frequently misprices a company’s long-term, value-creation potential; as long-term investors, we are able to identify the nature and scale of the mispricing through rigorous fundamental research.
- We use bottom-up, fundamental research with ESG integration to identify high quality companies with robust balance sheets and demonstrable, growth potential that we believe is attractive. We believe that companies exhibiting these characteristics are frequently undervalued by the market and that this inefficiency has been persistent over time.
- The key components of our transparent and disciplined investment process can be categorised as idea generation, fundamental analysis, stock discussion and portfolio construction.
- Each stage has a clear outcome, to track the journey of an investment from early idea, through to possible inclusion in our portfolio. This helps us collaborate in an effective manner, harnesses our collective knowledge at the appropriate times and helps us build conviction in our investment decisions.

Investment Strategy
Our investment philosophy is founded on a belief that the market frequently misprices a company’s long-term, value-creation potential; as long-term investors, we are able to identify the nature and scale of the mispricing through rigorous fundamental research.
- We use bottom-up, fundamental research with ESG integration to identify high quality companies with robust balance sheets and demonstrable, growth potential that we believe is attractive. We believe that companies exhibiting these characteristics are frequently undervalued by the market and that this inefficiency has been persistent over time.
- The key components of our transparent and disciplined investment process can be categorised as idea generation, fundamental analysis, stock discussion and portfolio construction.
- Each stage has a clear outcome, to track the journey of an investment from early idea, through to possible inclusion in our portfolio. This helps us collaborate in an effective manner, harnesses our collective knowledge at the appropriate times and helps us build conviction in our investment decisions.

Investment Team

Aimee Truesdale
- Job title
- Portfolio Manager
- Experience
- 10 years

Alastair Reynolds
- Job title
- Portfolio Manager
- Experience
- 32 years

Andrew Mathewson
- Job title
- Portfolio Manager
- Experience
- 20 years

Colin Dishington
- Job title
- Portfolio Manager
- Experience
- 12 years

Divya Mathur
- Job title
- Portfolio Manager
- Experience
- 27 years

Paul Desoisa
- Job title
- Portfolio Manager
- Experience
- 9 years

Paul Sloane
- Job title
- Portfolio Manager
- Experience
- 29 years
Our Capabilities
Contact Us
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Mel Bucher
Head of Global Distribution
T: +44 (0) 131 479 4748
M: +44 (0) 758 414 7720
E: mbucher@martincurrie.com
Contact Us
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Mel Bucher
Head of Global Distribution
T: +44 (0) 131 479 4748
M: +44 (0) 758 414 7720
E: mbucher@martincurrie.com
Susan Gim
Investment Client Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets
T: +1 212-632-3263
E: sgim@martincurrie.com
Contact Us
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Mel Bucher
Head of Global Distribution
T: +44 (0) 131 479 4748
M: +44 (0) 758 414 7720
E: mbucher@martincurrie.com
Danni Yang, CFA®
Investment Client Portfolio Manger, Global Long-Term Unconstrained
M: +44 (0) 7826548065
E: dyang@martincurrie.com
Contact Us
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Mark Cho, CFA®
Head of Americas Distribution
Intermediary Sales/Wealth Management
T: +1 212 632 3292
E: mcho@martincurrie.com
Breanna Ellsworth, CFA®
Client Portfolio Manager, Distribution - US
T: +1 212 632 3293
E: bellsworth@martincurrie.com
Drew Comatos
Client Portfolio Manager, North America
Intermediary Sales/Wealth Management
T: +1 203 703 6472
E: dcomatos@martincurrie.com
Contact Us
Please visit our contact page or speak to a member of our sales team, to discuss the most appropriate investment to meet your requirements and for more information on our investment capabilities.
Ross Kent
Investment Client Portfolio Manager
T: +61 (0)3 9017 8629
M: +61 (0)455 253 384
E: rkent@martincurrie.com.au
Felicity Walsh
Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand
M: +61 (0) 429 209 566
E: Felicity.Walsh@franklintempleton.com
HOW TO INVEST
Available Funds
Through our parent company, Franklin Templeton, investors are offered access to the below funds.

FTF Martin Currie Emerging Markets Fund

FTFG Martin Currie Global Emerging Markets Fund
Europe
Available Funds
Through our parent company, Franklin Templeton, investors are offered access to the below funds.

FTFG Martin Currie Global Emerging Markets Fund
Australia
Available Funds
Through our parent company, Franklin Templeton, investors are offered access to the below funds.

Martin Currie Emerging Markets Fund

BetaShares Martin Currie Emerging Markets Fund (ASX: EMMG)
USA
Available Funds
Through our parent company, Franklin Templeton, investors are offered access to the below funds.

Martin Currie Emerging Markets Fund

Martin Currie Collective Investment Trust (CIT)
Canada
Available Funds
Through our parent company, Franklin Templeton, investors are offered access to the below funds.

Franklin Martin Currie Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund
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Regulatory information and risk warnings
Past performance is not a guide to future returns
This information is issued and approved by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited (‘MCIM’). It does not constitute investment advice. Market and currency movements may cause the capital value of shares, and the income from them, to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested.
The analysis of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors form an important part of the investment process and helps inform investment decisions. The strategy does not necessarily target particular sustainability outcomes.
The information provided should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. It should not be assumed that any of the security transactions discussed here were, or will prove to be, profitable.
The views expressed are opinions of the named manager as of the date of this document and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and may differ from other portfolio managers or of the firm as a whole. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, research, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.
The information contained has been complied with considerable care to ensure its accuracy. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Martin Currie has procured any research or analysis contained in this recording for its own use. It is provided to you only incidentally and any opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.
Regulatory information and risk warnings
This information is issued and approved by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited (‘MCIM’). It does not constitute investment advice. Market and currency movements may cause the capital value of shares, and the income from them, to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invested.
The information provided should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.
The views expressed are opinions of the named manager as of the date of this document and are subject to change based on market and other conditions and may differ from other portfolio managers or of the firm as a whole. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, research, a guarantee of future results or investment advice.