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28 April 2025: First Sentier Investors, a leading global investment manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Downing as the new Head of Distribution in EMEA, as the business continues to strengthen its global distribution team.
In his new role, Downing will oversee both wholesale and institutional distribution in the EMEA region, complementing the existing team, with a specific focus on the UK, Nordics and Middle East markets. He will also be responsible for collaborating with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, First Sentier Investors’ owner, to explore and deliver new investment opportunities for clients in the region.
Downing will be based in London and brings a wealth of experience in the global asset management industry, with deep expertise in business development, client service and sustainable finance. He joins First Sentier Investors from bfinance, where he was the Global Head of Client Consulting. Prior to this, Downing spent 11 years as the Global Head of Institutional Distribution at American Century, following a role as Director of Wealth Management and Consultants at Russell Investments.
The appointment follows senior promotions announced last year to strengthen the business’ global sales teams. This includes the promotion of Lauren Prendiville to the role of Global Head of Distribution and Marketing, following the promotion of Harry Moore to Chief Commercial Officer. Downing will report directly to Prendiville.
Lauren Prendiville, Global Head of Distribution and Marketing, commented: “It is a great pleasure to welcome Jamie to the team. His experience and specialism make him the perfect fit for the next phase of our growth in the region, as we look to deepen relationships with our existing clients and build our footprint in key markets.
“With a truly client-centric outlook, deep investment experience and market knowledge, Jamie will complement the existing approach, capability and expertise within the business.”
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About First Sentier Investors
First Sentier Investors manages £100.5 billion* in assets (as at 31 March 2025) on behalf of institutional investors, pension funds, wholesale distributors, investment platforms, financial advisers and clients worldwide. The firm manages assets across global and regional equities, cash and regional fixed income, infrastructure and property securities, and alternative credit.
Our independently branded investment teams include AlbaCore Capital Group, FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners, RQI Investors, and Stewart Investors. All investment teams operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies and based on responsible investment principles.
Our organisation was acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc in August 2019. We operate as a standalone global investment management business with offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.
We are a globally Certified B Corporation and signatory to the UK Stewardship Code.
*N.B. First Sentier Investors’ gross AUM, inclusive of associated strategic partnership with AlbaCore Capital Group, as of 31 March 2025.
For more information, visit www.firstsentierinvestors.com
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First Sentier Investors, FSSA Investment Managers, Stewart Investors, RQI Investors and Igneo Infrastructure Partners are the business names of First Sentier Investors (Hong Kong) Limited. First Sentier Investors (registration number 53236800B), FSSA Investment Managers (registration number 53314080C), Stewart Investors (registration number 53310114W), RQI Investors (registration number 53472532E) and Igneo Infrastructure Partners (registration number 53447928J) are the business divisions of First Sentier Investors (Singapore).
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