Smith & Williamson welcomes Investment Strategist
Smith & Williamson Investment Management is delighted to announce that Philip Lawlor joins the firm as Investment Strategist. He brings more than 20 years experience in investment, most recently working at Nomura International where he spent six years as their Chief Portfolio Strategist. Prior to that, he was Head of International Equities at Royal London Asset Managers.
On joining Smith & Williamson, Philip said:
“I am very much looking forward to being part of Smith & Williamson’s collegiate structure where I will bring my experience in asset allocation and portfolio construction to bear. This is a great opportunity – not only will I be providing background and support for the investment team into economic and political developments and their impact on markets, but also once again participating in the buy-side process.”
Smith & Williamson Investment Management, which has over £9billion of funds under management and advice (as at 31/12/09), won the Investment House of the Year award for 2009/10 from the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. It was also named Winner of the Best Income mandate at the PAM Awards of 2009. Smith & Williamson also includes a boutique fund management business which offers a range of funds including the Global Gold and Resources Fund, the North American Trust Fund and the Short Dated Corporate Bond Fund.
David Cobb, head of Smith & Williamson Investment Management, commented:
"I am delighted that Philip is joining our team, adding further to the pool of investment talent and demonstrating our ongoing commitment to invest in people to further serve the needs of our clients. This is a pivotal role which comes at a key point in the firm’s development."
The appointment of Philip Lawlor arises because Richard Cragg is retiring. Richard has been at Smith & Williamson since 1998, and global strategist for the last seven years.
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Smith & Williamson is an independent professional and financial services group employing around 1,500 people. The group is a leading provider of investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices and mid-to-large corporates.
Smith & Williamson provides investment services from its offices in London, Belfast (Cunningham Coates), Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Glasgow and Guildford. Smith & Williamson’s other offices are in Salisbury, Southampton and Worcester.
Smith & Williamson Investment Management is part of the Smith & Williamson group.
Smith & Williamson Investment Management
is a trading name of NCL Investments Limited (member of the London Stock Exchange) and Smith & Williamson Investment Management Limited. Both companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Smith & Williamson Investment Management Limited
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority
NCL Investments Limited
A member of the London Stock Exchange
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority
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