Ashmore Group plc is a specialist emerging markets fund manager headquartered in London. Since its establishment in 1998 following a demerger from a major Australian banking group, the firm has focused exclusively on investments in developing economies. Over time, Ashmore has built a reputation for in-depth research, country expertise and an active asset management approach that seeks to capture growth opportunities across diverse emerging market sectors.
The company offers a broad suite of investment products and services, including emerging market fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions and infrastructure finance strategies. Its capabilities extend from sovereign and corporate debt to local currency bonds, complemented by thematic equity funds and customised segregated mandates. Through a combination of fundamental analysis and macroeconomic research, Ashmore’s investment teams aim to generate consistent, risk-adjusted returns for institutional and wholesale clients.
Ashmore operates globally, with a network of regional offices across Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe. This on-the-ground presence enables the firm to maintain close contact with local policymakers, corporate issuers and financial intermediaries. Its client base includes pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, insurance companies and high-net-worth individuals seeking diversified exposure to emerging economies from Brazil and Mexico to India, China and beyond.
Leadership at Ashmore is rooted in deep market experience and continuity. The company was founded by Mark Coombs, who serves as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and is supported by a senior management team drawn from a mixture of emerging market specialists and seasoned finance professionals. Under their guidance, Ashmore continues to refine its investment processes, expand its product range and enhance its research capabilities to address the evolving needs of investors seeking emerging market exposure.
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