The acquisition is expected to close before September 2026 and is set to bolster the UK-based asset manager’s platform through enhanced investment capabilities and a broader client base.
New arrival comes alongside departure of Liontrust multi-asset trader Xavier Leopold.
Acquisition is set to be completed by the fourth quarter and creates a combined asset manager with £53 billion in assets under management and administration.
The TradeTech discussion centred around the influence that technology has on trading strategies – but it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
With the Moscow Stock Exchange shuttered until at least 5 March, fund managers are rapidly attempting to unwind their Russian positions.
As part of the acquisition, the Majedie Fund Management team will be renamed as the Liontrust Global Fundamental team, while maintaining its current investment process.
Shortly after confirming talks with Neptune, Liontrust has agreed to acquire the investment management firm for £40 million.
As the industry continues to adapt following the implementation of MiFID II, Hayley McDowell sits down with Ben Springett from Jefferies, Matthew McLoughlin of Liontrust & Jonathan Finney from Citadel Securities, to discuss how the buy-side and brokers are interacting with market maker systematic internalisers.